Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand April / May 2015 - The Health & Wellness Issue | Page 40

HEALTH & well-being Family Fitness and Fun WATER PARKS There are two modern water parks in Hua Hin. The newest one, Vananava, opened in December 2014 and claims to be Asia's first themed water jungle and is already attracting the crowds. Slightly further north is Black Mountain Water Park, which offers visitors a free shuttle bus from the clock tower in Hua Hin. Whether you are seeking thrill time or chill time, both have more than enough to keep the family active and happy for an entire day. vananavahuahin.com Tel. 032-909-606 blackmountainwaterpark.com Tel. 032-618-445 NEW FITNESS Currently the fastest growing sport in the USA, Pickle Ball may even be the fastest growing sport in Hua Hin. Since it’s a relatively new sport, few have heard of it. Current US Pickle Ball World Champion in her age group, Alison Fulton, brought the game to Hua Hin where she lives part of the year. The unusual entitled sport is a mix of tennis, badminton and table-tennis and is easy 38 WANDERLUST to pick up. It is played on a badminton-sized court, with a table-tennis type