Oceans of Fun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oceans of Fun |
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| Slogan | Slide On! |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°10′14″N 94°28′57″W / 39.17058°N 94.482422°W |
| Owner | Cedar Fair |
| Opened | May 31, 1982 |
| Operating season | May through Mid-September |
| Status | {{{status}}} |
| Area | 64 acres (260,000 m2) |
| Water slides | 10 water slides |
Oceans of Fun is a super fun water park in Kansas City, Missouri. It opened on May 31, 1982. This park was built to celebrate the tenth birthday of the nearby Worlds of Fun amusement park. When it first opened, Oceans of Fun was the biggest water park in the whole world! It's owned and run by a company called Cedar Fair.
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Dive into the History of Oceans of Fun!
In 2012, Oceans of Fun announced its biggest expansion ever for 2013. They also shared exciting news: Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun would no longer have separate entrances. This meant one ticket would get you into both parks!
Exciting New Rides and Changes
As part of the 2013 expansion, a new slide complex was built. It was 65 feet (20 m) tall and featured six brand new slides. The water park got a complete makeover, with construction starting in 2012.
In 2015, the park added fun swan boats to areas like Buccaneer Bay and Splash Island. Later, in 2019, the park announced that a slide called Diamond Head would close. This was to make room for an even newer, faster slide!
Riptide Raceway: A World Record Slide
On November 6, 2019, the park announced that the new slide would be called Riptide Raceway. This mat racing slide would be the longest of its kind in the world! It stretches an amazing 486 feet long.
Explore the Slides and Attractions!
Oceans of Fun has many exciting slides and attractions for everyone. From thrilling drops to relaxing rivers, there's something for every adventurer. The table below lists some of the main attractions. The "Rating" column shows how intense the ride is, with 1 being very mild and 5 being super thrilling!
| Ride | Opened | Height Requirement | Style | Rating |
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| Aruba Tuba | 1993 | 42" | Inner tube Slide | 3 |
| Buccaneer Bay | 1985 | 48" | ||
| Canoes/Paddle/Swan Boats | 1994 | 3 | ||
| Captain Kidd's | 1996 | Under 59" | Interactive pirate ship for children | 1 |
| Caribbean Cooler | 1987 | 42" | Lazy River | 2 |
| Castaway Cove | 1982 | 21 years or older | Adult restaurant, pool, and bar | 1 |
| Coconut Cove | 1992 | 42" | Family | 2 |
| Constrictor | 2013 | 48" | Enclosed slide | 5 |
| Crocodile Isle | 1989 | Under 54" | Water playground for children | 1 |
| Hurricane Falls | 1999 | 46" | Inner tube slide | 5 |
| Monsoon | 1992 | 46" | Water flume ride (20-passenger boat) | 4 |
| Paradise Falls | 2003 | 40" | Interactive play structure | 2 |
| Predator's Plunge | 2013 | 48" | Enclosed slide | 4 |
| Riptide Raceway | 2020 | 42" | Enclosed mat racing slide | |
| Shark's Revenge | 2013 | 48" | Enclosed slide | 5 |
| Splash Island | 2015 | Under 54" | Interactive kid's area | 1 |
| Surf City Wave Pool | 1982 | 42" (under 42" requires a lifejacket and must be accompanied by adult) | A wave pool with a maximum depth of six feet, altered during the off season from eight feet. | 4 |
| Typhoon | 1983 | 46" | Racing slide | 4 |
