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Raging Waters
Location San Jose, California, United States
Coordinates 37°20′05″N 121°48′44″W / 37.334653°N 121.812326°W / 37.334653; -121.812326
Owner Palace Entertainment
Opened 1985
Operating season May–September
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Area 23 acres (93,000 m2)

Welcome to Raging Waters San Jose, a super fun water park located right by Lake Cunningham in San Jose, California. It's owned by a company called Palace Entertainment. This awesome park first opened its doors in 1985, making it the biggest water park in all of Northern California! Get ready for a day full of splashes and thrills.

Awesome Slides and Attractions

Raging Waters San Jose is packed with exciting rides and cool places to chill. Here's a look at some of the amazing attractions you can find:

Thrilling Water Slides

Get ready to zoom down these exciting slides!

  • Barracuda Blaster – This slide is 500 feet long and completely enclosed, so you'll be speeding through darkness!
  • Bombs Away – Added in 2011, this slide is 200 feet long and features a special drop capsule. You step in, the floor drops out, and you plunge down!
  • Blue Thunder/White Lightning – These are a pair of super fast water slides, each about 60 feet long. Race your friends down!
  • Dragon's Den – Get ready for a unique ride on a two-person raft. You'll spin around a huge funnel before splashing down into a pool. This exciting slide was added in 2003.
  • Great White Shark – Prepare for a thrilling ride on this popular slide.
  • Shotgun Falls – Experience a quick and exciting drop into the water below.
  • Sidewinder – This is a very special slide! It was the world's first "inside-out" dual twisting quad Mat Racer. You race head-first on a mat against others.
  • Serpentine Slides – These slides twist and turn like a snake, offering a fun and winding journey.

Relaxing Pools and Rivers

Need a break from the fast slides? Check out these relaxing water areas.

  • Activity Pool – A great spot for all kinds of water fun and games.
  • Endless River – Grab an inner tube and float along this gentle, winding river. It's perfect for relaxing.
  • Slide Creek Falls – Hop on an inner tube and gently slide down a waterfall into a slow-moving creek. It's a calm and refreshing ride.
  • Wave Pool – Get ready for ocean-like fun in this huge 350,000-gallon pool. Waves will roll in, making you feel like you're at the beach!

Fun for Younger Kids

Even the little ones have special places to play!

  • Little Dipper – A perfect slide for younger adventurers to enjoy.
  • Pirate's Cove – Explore this fun area designed for smaller children, full of water features and play structures.
  • Wacky Water Works – This interactive play area is full of sprays, tipping buckets, and other fun water activities.

See also

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