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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Operating Check the official calendar for today’s hours.

6.7/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Fan score86%

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Looping thrill ride at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way

Photo: Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

About Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Wild Waves brings a traditional amusement-and-water destination to Federal Way, south of Seattle. Its appeal is a family outing with different kinds of energy: dry rides for some priorities, water recreation when in season and gentler activities for younger visitors. The programme for the actual date matters more than the breadth of an old promotional photograph.

The site combines theme-park and water-park offerings, but they do not share an identical operating calendar. A fall event, for example, should not be planned as a full swimming day simply because the destination carries both names. Read the actual event and admission product, including any age guidance and reservation requirement, before deciding which parts of the outing suit the group.

Final season: Wild Waves has announced that its final day open to the public is November 1, 2026. Check the official calendar before planning a visit; the water park and fall events have different schedules.

At a glance

Two operating programmes
Wild Waves’ water attractions and dry-ride events have different operating arrangements.

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Final operating season
The operator has announced November 1, 2026 as the park’s final public operating day.

View source · Checked 2026-10-26

Planning your visit

Use Enchanted Parkway South in Federal Way and confirm the intended visit directly with the operator before arranging transport or accommodation. Check the operating areas, individual participation requirements and the current dated product. Allow for weather, food and a rest between more demanding attractions. If water play is part of the confirmed programme, plan changing and belongings separately. Keep optional extras in the full cost rather than treating every named part of the destination as automatically available.

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Getting there

Head to 36201 Enchanted Parkway South, Federal Way, Washington 98003, United States. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.

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Plan with the official information

Sources and updates

Information checked 2026-10-26.

Photograph: Photo: Wild Waves Theme & Water Park.

THMPRK Score

6.7 / 10

Wild Waves scores for a varied family offering that can combine different styles of amusement. It is strongest when the actual operating programme matches the group’s priorities. Ticket conditions, weather and the separation between water and dry-ride seasons are central to making the outing’s value clear.