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title: "Wild Waves Theme & Water Park"
description: "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."
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# 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.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 47.275146, -122.3111
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/Los\_Angeles
- Location: Federal Way, Washington, United States
- Address: 36201 Enchanted Parkway South, Federal Way, Washington 98003, United States
- City / locality: Federal Way
- State / province / region: Washington
- Country: United States
- [Official website](<https://wildwaves.com/>)
- [Getting there](<https://wildwaves.com/>) (links 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.
- [Planning source](<https://wildwaves.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### 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.
- [Planning source](<https://wildwaves.com/>); checked 2026-10-25
- Two operating programmes: Wild Waves’ water attractions and dry-ride events have different operating arrangements. 
- [Planning source](<https://wildwaves.com/>); checked 2026-10-25
- Final operating season: The operator has announced November 1, 2026 as the park’s final public operating day. 
- [Planning source](<https://wildwaves.com/press-release-12-10-25/>); checked 2026-10-26

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://wildwaves.com/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Waves_Theme_Park>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Wild%20Waves%20Theme%20Park>)
- [Official source](<https://wildwaves.com/press-release-12-10-25/>)
- [Official source](<https://wildwaves.com/directions/>)
- [Official source](<https://wildwaves.com/contact-us/>)

Information checked: 2026-10-26.

Source credit: 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.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

86% positive. 43 thumbs up; 7 thumbs down; 50 total votes.