A "Sprayground" water park, as well as an adjacent traditional playground, are available for children ages 4 to 12.
By September 1 of that year, over 3,800 people had reported symptoms of cryptosporidiosis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite.
[7] The incident led to the passage of increased regulations regarding sanitation procedures at water parks in New York State.
[8] The Sprayground reopened on August 26, 2006, following an upgrade of its filtration and disinfection facilities which included the incorporation of an ultraviolet unit.
[9] A $5 million class-action lawsuit brought against New York State was settled in 2014, with damages being awarded to as many as 2,500 victims of the outbreak.