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Waldameer Park & Water World

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

7.3/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Passengers cresting a hill on Ravine Flyer II at Waldameer in Erie

Photo: Waldameer Park & Water World

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

Waldameer scores well for a distinctive wooden-coaster draw and the flexibility of a broader amusement-and-water-park visit. It is especially appealing when different members of the group will use different parts of the offering. Choosing the right product matters more to value than assuming everyone needs the same amount of riding.

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Best suited to
Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score88%

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About Waldameer Park & Water World

Waldameer gives an Erie holiday a classic amusement-park day near the approach to Presque Isle. Its appeal is a combination of a substantial wooden coaster, smaller rides and Water World, with room to choose the parts that suit your party. It works particularly well when the park can be enjoyed as part of a longer Lake Erie trip rather than a rushed detour.

Ravine Flyer II is the main coaster draw, while Comet and Steel Dragon offer different levels and styles of riding. The wider family collection and water park can broaden the outing considerably. Do not let a single signature attraction obscure the question of what the rest of the group will enjoy.

At a glance

Trolley-park heritage
Waldameer began as a trolley park.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Compare the current ride, water-park and combination products for each person before buying. If using both dry and wet attractions, allow time for changing and a meal rather than dividing the day into two rigid halves. Read the height and access guidance for your chosen rides and follow the Peninsula Drive arrival instructions. A few repeat favourites and an unhurried break can be more satisfying than an exhaustive checklist.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to Waldameer Park & Water World, 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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Photograph: Photo: Waldameer Park & Water World.

THMPRK Score

7.3/10

Waldameer scores well for a distinctive wooden-coaster draw and the flexibility of a broader amusement-and-water-park visit. It is especially appealing when different members of the group will use different parts of the offering. Choosing the right product matters more to value than assuming everyone needs the same amount of riding.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.

Rated by THMPRK Assessment checked on October 25, 2026.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    2.40points added
  2. Attractions and experiences8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.60points added
  3. Operations and time well spent7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    1.05points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  6. Comfort and amenities7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.40points added
Weighted total7.25

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score7.3/10

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