Patent ID: 8251832

Claim:
A convertible water amusement system, comprising: at least one water amusement area; one or more support elements; and at least one flexible cover positionable to substantially protect at least one participant positioned in one or more portions of at least one of the water amusement areas, wherein at least one of the flexible covers is coupled to one or more of the support elements, wherein at least one of the flexible covers comprises two or more portions, wherein at least a first portion is configured to inhibit a participant's exposure to at least a first element, and wherein at least a second portion is configured to inhibit a participant's exposure to at least a second element, wherein at least the first portion comprises a translucent flexible material configured to insulate insulates the water amusement area substantially under the first portion by inhibiting air circulation and heat exchange, wherein at least the second portion comprises a plurality of openings configured to allow air circulation and heat exchange for the water amusement area substantially under the second portion, and wherein the water amusement area under the first portion is a different portion of the water amusement area than the water amusement area under the second portion.