However, there was no clarity on allowing water parks (part of amusement parks with water sports) in which hundreds of people are allowed in groups at the same time. Representatives of amusement parks, where water sports is a major attraction, had petitioned the government to restart their activities, as restrictions on other similar activities were lifted a long time back. With resorts, hotels, restaurants, bars, hill stations, etc. thrown open to the people in a phased manner, amusement parks continued to suffer losses despite revellers being allowed free movement on the highways and outdoors. Major cities in the state have amusement parks inside their limits or outside their boundaries, with Mumbai and Pune having the most of such facilities.

The Home (Ports) Department will issue the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for water sports. The Tourism Department will have the SOP ready for entertainment and amusement parks, including indoor entertainment activities.