DUBLIN — The $36 million aquatic park that was being built during one of the state’s worst droughts finally has an opening date this May.

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Dublin unveils ‘wow factor’ of mega water park Construction of the 31,000 square-foot aquatics center, called “The Wave” at Emerald Glen Park, is set to finish this month and will have a grand opening May 27 following a May 19 ribbon cutting ceremony.

The timing of the facility, which will use about 480,000 gallons of water to fill its multiple pools, slides and splashy playground, gathered the attention of many while California experienced one of the worst droughts in decades.

At the height of the drought, which prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state emergency, Dublin residents flooded City Hall with requests to nix or scale back the project, which was approved in February 2015.

The facility will have six water slides, three pools, a water playground and a 2,000-seat outdoor performing arts center. Swim and exercise classes will be offered year-round. One indoor pool will have a roof much like a giant skylight that will help reduce evaporation.

The City Council will review updates on construction and grand opening plans at its Tuesday meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at 100 Civic Plaza.