Six Flags Hurricane Harbor facts for kids
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| Location | 14 locations in United States, 1 location in Mexico, 15 in Total |
| Owner | Six Flags |
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Hurricane Harbor is a group of awesome water parks that are part of the Six Flags theme park family. Even though each park is a bit different, they all have cool things like body slides, super-fast speed slides, tube slides, big wave pools, relaxing lazy rivers, and places to shop for souvenirs.
Contents
- Discovering Hurricane Harbor's Past
- Where to Find the Fun
- Water Parks Included with Theme Park Admission
- Water Parks with Separate Admission
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Six Flags Over Texas
- Six Flags Mexico
- Six Flags Great America
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
- Past Locations
- Images for kids
Discovering Hurricane Harbor's Past
Six Flags started using the Hurricane Harbor name in 1995. The very first one opened right next to Six Flags Magic Mountain. In the same year, Six Flags bought a water park called Wet 'n Wild in Arlington, Texas. It was first called "Wet 'n Wild — A Six Flags Park" for a couple of years, then it changed its name to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in 1997. Since then, "Hurricane Harbor" has become a special name for Six Flags water parks.
In 1999, Six Flags St. Louis was the first Six Flags park to build its own water rides section right inside the theme park. As Six Flags bought more parks in the 2000s, some of the water parks already there were updated and renamed Hurricane Harbor.
Only one Hurricane Harbor park has ever closed. After Six Flags Worlds of Adventure was sold in 2004, its water park was renamed Hurricane Hannah's Waterpark. It closed in 2006, and many of its rides were moved to a new water park nearby.
Where to Find the Fun
Water Parks Included with Theme Park Admission
Six Flags America
Hurricane Harbor Maryland is a water park located inside Six Flags America. It used to be called Paradise Island until 2005, when it became Hurricane Harbor.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Bahama Blast | A long inner-tube slide. | 2005 | Over 42" with adult, Over 48" alone | Mild |
| Bamboo Chutes | Fun slides for kids. | Under 54" | Mild | |
| Bonzai Pipelines | Six slides where the floor drops out from under you, sending you down at 40 MPH! | 2013 | Max | |
| Buccaneer Beach | A special play area just for kids. | 2005 | Under 54" | Mild |
| Calypso Cannonballs | Children's water slide. | Over 48" | Mild | |
| Wahoo River | A relaxing lazy river ride. | Mild | ||
| Splashwater Falls | A huge play structure with 7 slides, lots of water features, and a giant bucket that dumps water! | 1997 | Over 42" | Mild |
| Hammerhead | An enclosed water slide. | 1997 | Over 48" | Mild |
| Hurricane Bay | A big wave pool with waves up to 4 feet tall. | 1982 | Mild | |
| Mako | An open inner-tube slide. | 1997 | Over 48" | Mild |
| Paradise Plunge/Reef Runner | A water slide that ends in a large pool. | 1994 | Over 42" with adult, Over 48" alone | Moderate |
| The Halfpipe | A four-story tall slide that feels like zero gravity. | 2008 | Over 48" | Max |
| Tornado | A 132-foot long funnel slide. | 2005 | Over 48" | Max |
| Vortex/Riptide | Exciting body slides. | Over 48" | Mild | |
| ZoomAzon Falls | Four body slides. | 1982 | Over 48" | Moderate |
| RipQurl Blaster | The tallest water coaster in the area. | 2023 | Max |
Six Flags New England
Hurricane Harbor is a water park found inside Six Flags New England. It opened in 1997 as Island Kingdom and was renamed Hurricane Harbor in 2003.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Adventure River | A 1000-foot long lazy river. | 1998 | Mild | |
| Big Kahuna | A four-slide inner-tube complex. | 1998 | Over 48" | Mild |
| Bonzai Pipelines | Six slides where the floor drops out, sending you down fast! | 2013 | Max | |
| Cannonball Falls | Three body slides. | 1998 | Over 48" | Moderate |
| Commotion Ocean | A huge 500,000-gallon wave pool. | 1999 | Moderate | |
| Geronimo Falls and Zooma Falls | A slide complex with both open and enclosed slides. | 2003 | Over 42 | Moderate |
| Hook's Lagoon | A fun area for children. | 1998 | Over 42" | Mild |
| Hurricane Bay | A fun water area. | 1998 | Mild | |
| Hurricane Falls Slide | Six exciting slides. | 2003 | Over 36" | Moderate |
| Kiddie Octopus | A children's play area. | 1998 | Mild | |
| Kiddie Pirate Ship | Another fun area for children. | 1998 | Mild | |
| Lagoon Slides | Six slides just for kids. | 2003 | Over 42 | Mild |
| Monsoon Lagoon | A fun water area. | 2003 | Mild | |
| Shark Attack | Four slides for kids. | 1999 | Over 48" | Moderate |
| Splash Island | A children's pool. | 1998 | Mild | |
| Swiss Family Toboggan | A giant raft slide. | 1998 | Over 36" | Moderate |
| Tornado | A big funnel slide. | 2003 | Over 54" | Max |
| Typhoon | A thrilling water coaster. | 2005 | Over 48" | Max |
Six Flags Over Georgia
Hurricane Harbor is a water park located inside Six Flags Over Georgia. This water park first opened in May 2014.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Bonzai Pipelines | A complex of multiple slides. | Over 42" | extreme |
| Calypso Bay | A large wave pool. | Max | |
| Paradise Island | A special play area for children. | None with adult, Over 36" alone | Moderate |
| Tsunami Surge | Exciting bowl slides. | Over 48" | Mild |
Six Flags St. Louis
Hurricane Harbor is a water park located inside Six Flags St. Louis.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Big Kahuna | A six-story raft slide for four people. | 1999 | Over 36" | Moderate |
| Adventure Cove | A multi-level play area for kids with many water features and a huge 750-gallon bucket! | 2022 | Mild | |
| Gulley Washer Creek | A long 1100-foot lazy river. | 1999 | Mild | |
| Hurricane Bay | A large 30,000 square foot wave pool. | 1999 | Moderate | |
| Pirate Ship Slides | Fun slides for children. | 1999 | Mild | |
| Tornado | A big funnel slide. | 2005 | Over 48" | Max |
| Tree House Slides | Slides for children. | 1999 | Over 42" | Mild |
| Tube Slides | Four 400-foot long tube slides. | 1999 | Over 48" | Max |
| Typhoon Twister | An exciting water slide. | 2018 | Over 48" | Max |
| Wahoo Racer | A 6-lane mat racer slide with three drops. | 2009 | Over 48" | Max |
Past Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Closed/Removed | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Bonzai Pipeline | A slide where the floor drops out from under you, sending you down at 40 MPH. | 2012 | 2022 | Over 48" | Max |
| Speed Slides | Three 6-story-high tube slides. | 1999 | 2017 | Over 48" | Max |
| Hook's Lagoon | A fun, interactive play area for children. | 1999 | 2020 | Mild |
Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor
Hurricane Harbor is a water park located inside Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor. It opened in 1997 as Splashwater Kingdom and was renamed Hurricane Harbor in 2019.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Opened | Notes |
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| Typhoon Twister | 1995 | Two enclosed water slides where you ride in inflatable boats. |
| Adventure River | 1995–1997 | A 1,050-foot long lazy river with waterfalls, geysers, and waves. |
| Splashwater Island | 1997 | A treehouse with spraying water, 5 body slides, and a 500-gallon water bucket that tips over every 8 minutes. |
| Hurricane Bay | 1997 | A huge 500,000-gallon wave pool with six different wave patterns. |
| Buccaneer Beach | 2015 | A new pirate-themed area with water fountains, pools, and body slides for children. |
| Bamboo Shoots | 1995 | Three thrilling water slides: Twister Falls, Banshee Plunge, and Blue Typhoon. |
| Tornado | 2007 | A funnel slide that sends riders through an enclosed section before dropping them into a giant funnel. |
| Big Kahuna | 2008 | A specially designed tube bowl slide. |
| Island Air Adventures | 2008 | A rotating plane ride that operates with the water park. |
| Alpine Freefalls | 2012 | This slide complex has a multi-lane racer and a speed slide with a trapdoor launch. |
| Bonzai Pipelines | 2017 | An exciting body slide complex. |
| Bucket Blasters | 2019 | A spinning ride where riders use water blasters. |
| Shipwreck Cove | 2019 | A fun activity pool with interactive water sprays, geysers, and fountains. |
Six Flags Darien Lake
The water park is located in Darien, New York. It was previously called Splashtown and was renamed Hurricane Harbor in 2022.
Water Parks with Separate Admission
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, New Jersey is a water park right next to Six Flags Great Adventure.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Opened | Description | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Bada Bing, Bada Bang, Bada Boom! | 2000 | Three five-story high slides. | Over 48" | Moderate |
| Big Wave Racer | 2013 | A multi-lane mat racer slide. | Over 48" | Max |
| Blue Lagoon | 2000 | A huge 1,000,000-gallon wave pool. | Mild | |
| Boreas, Eurus, Zephyrus and Nortus | 2000 | Four 54-foot high slides. | Over 48" | Moderate |
| Cannonball, Wahini and Jurahnimo Falls | 2000 | Three body slides. | Over 48" | Max |
| Caribbean Cove | 2016 | An interactive water play area with 55 water features. | Mild | |
| Discovery Bay | 2000 | A fun area for children. | Mild | |
| Hurricane Mountain | 2001 | Two 51-foot high slides. | Over 48" | Moderate |
| King Cobra | 2012 (closed 2017, removed 2018) | A 25-foot high dual slide. | Max | |
| Taak It Eez Ee Creek | 2000 | A 700,000-gallon lazy river. | Mild | |
| The Big Bambu and Reef Runner | 2000 | A 64-foot high water slide. | Over 42" | Mild |
| Tornado | 2010 | A 60-foot tall funnel slide. | Over 48" | Max |
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Los Angeles is a water park located next to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Manufacturer | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Bamboo Racer | A six-lane 45-foot tall mat racer slide. | 1997 | Over 42" | Moderate | |
| Black Snake Summit | Four enclosed slides, two body slides, and two tube slides. The body slides are the tallest enclosed water slides in Southern California. | 1997 | Over 48" | Max | |
| Bonzai Pipelines | Two slides, both with a trapdoor that sends the rider down fast! | 2014 | Over 48" | Max | |
| Castaway Cove | A fun play area for children. | 1995 | Under 54" | Mild | |
| Forgotten Sea Wave Pool | A 6-foot deep wave pool. | 1995 | Mild | ||
| Lightning Falls | Three tube slides. | 1995 | Over 48" | Moderate | |
| Lizard Lagoon | A 7000 square foot pool for teens. | 1997 | Mild | ||
| Lost Temple Rapids | A 60-foot tall family raft slide. | 1995 | Over 42" | Moderate | |
| Python Plunge | Five 35-foot tall water slides. | 2016 | Over 48" | Moderate | |
| River Cruise | A 1300-foot long lazy river. | 1997 | Mild | ||
| Splash Island | A children's play area. | 2010 | Mild | ||
| Taboo Tower | A variety of 65-foot tall water slides. | 1995 | Over 48" | Max | |
| Tiki Falls | A 400-foot long tube slide. | 1995 | Over 48" | Moderate | |
| Tornado | A big funnel slide. | 2004 | Over 48" | Max |
Past Attractions
| Name | Description | Manufacturer | Opened | Closed |
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| Reptile Ridge | Five 35-foot tall body slides. Three were removed, and two became part of Python Plunge. | 1997 | 2015 | |
| Shipwreck Shores | A small water playground for kids with slides. | 1995 | 2009 | |
| Venom Drop | A 75-foot freefall slide, part of the Black Snake Summit complex. It was replaced by Bonzai Pipelines. | 1997 | 2013 |
Important Safety Information
On September 30, 2012, a person did not follow the rules on the Venom Drop slide. Lifeguards tell riders to go down feet-first on their back for safety. This person went down head-first on their stomach and fell off the slide. This shows how important it is to always listen to lifeguards and follow all safety rules at water parks to stay safe and have fun!
Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Arlington is located across the highway from Six Flags Over Texas. It used to be part of the Wet 'n Wild chain, but Six Flags bought it in 1995.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Blue Raider | A 530-foot long tube slide. | 1983 | Over 36" | Moderate |
| Bonzai Boggans | A 45-foot long toboggan slide. | 1987 | Over 36" | Moderate |
| Boogie Beach | A fun surf rider pool. | 1999 | Mild | |
| Caribbean Chaos | A water slide powered by 1,500 gallons of water. | 1997 | Over 42" | Moderate |
| Der Stuka | A 72-foot high body slide. | 1985 | Over 48" | Max |
| Dive Bomber | A 72-foot high body slide. It used to have a special launch capsule, which was removed in 2022. | 2012 | Over 48" | Max |
| Geronimo | A 60-foot high slide. | 1989 | Over 48" | Max |
| Hook's Lagoon Treehouse | A play area for children. | 1999 | Mild | |
| Hook's Ship | Four slides for kids. | 1999 | Under 42" | Mild |
| Hook's Slides | Four slides for kids. | 1999 | Over 42" | Mild |
| Hydra Maniac | Four enclosed slides. | 1986 | Over 42" | Max |
| Lazy River | A relaxing lazy river. | 1983 | Mild | |
| Mega Wedgie | A four-story high slide that drops into a valley. | 2008 | Over 42" | Max |
| Raging Rapids | A tube ride through six pools connected by a gentle slope. | 1983 | Over 36" | Mild |
| Sea Wolf | An 830-foot long raft slide. | 1997 | Over 36" | Moderate |
| Shotgun Falls | Four slides, two enclosed and two open. | 1985 | Over 42" | Max |
| Suntan Lagoon | A one million gallon pool with geysers, fountains, and waterfalls. | 1983 | Mild | |
| Surf Lagoon | A one million gallon wave pool. | 1983 | Mild | |
| Surf Rider | A surf rider pool. | 1999 | Over 48" | Moderate |
| The Black Hole | Two 80-foot high slides. | 1990 | Over 36" | Max |
| Tornado | A big funnel slide. | 2004 | Over 48" | Max |
| Tsunami Surge | A big wave slide. | 2013 | Max | |
| Typhoon Twister | A bowl slide. | 2013 | Max | |
| Wahoo Racer | A multi-lane racer slide. | 2014 | Max |
Six Flags Mexico
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Oaxtepec is located in Oaxtepec, Mexico. Six Flags bought this park in 2017.
Awesome Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Adventure River | A 2,132-foot lazy river. | Over 35" | Mild | |
| Anaconda | Four body slides (two enclosed, two open). | Over 35" | Maximum | |
| Aqua Racer | A multi-lane racing slide. | Over 35" | Maximum | |
| Big Surf | A hybrid slide with a wave and bowl section. | 2017 | Over 35" | Maximum |
| Cowabunga | Two body slides (one enclosed, one open). | Over 35" | Maximum | |
| Coconut Cove | A play area for kids. | Under 35" | Mild | |
| Hurricane bay | A 2 million gallon wave pool. | Over 35" | Moderate | |
| King Cobra | A dueling slide shaped like a snake. | 2019 | Over 48" | Maximum |
| Shark Attack | Two raft slides. | Over 35" | Moderate | |
| Splash Island | A play area for kids. | 2017 | Under 35" | Mild |
| Tornado | A big funnel slide. | 2017 | Over 35" | Maximum |
| Twister | Two raft slides. | Over 35" | Moderate | |
| Typhoon | Four tube slides (two enclosed, two open). | Over 35" | Maximum | |
| Volcano Blaster | Two 33-foot tall vertical body slides. | Over 35" | Maximum |
Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Chicago is a water park next to Six Flags Great America. It opened in 2005 and started operating separately from the amusement park in 2021.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
The water park is located in Phoenix, Arizona. It was called Wet N' Wild Phoenix from 2009 to 2018, then became Hurricane Harbor Phoenix in 2019.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
The water park is located in Spring, Texas. It was previously owned by Six Flags and was rebranded as Hurricane Harbor in 2019.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford
The water park is located in Cherry Valley, Illinois. It used to be called Magic Waters and was renamed Hurricane Harbor in 2019. It is currently owned by the Rockford Park District.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City
The water park is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was previously named White Water Bay and was rebranded as a Hurricane Harbor park in 2020.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio is located in Concord, California. It was previously named Waterworld Concord and was rebranded as Hurricane Harbor in 2018.
Past Locations
Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
Hurricane Harbor was a water park that used to be located inside Six Flags Worlds of Adventure. It is no longer open.
Past Slides and Attractions
| Name | Description | Opened | Height Requirement | Thrill Rating |
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| Neptune Falls | Three body slides. | 1982 | Over 42" | Moderate |
| Stingray Wet Slides | Fast speed slides. | 1987 | Over 48" | Max |
| Hook's Lagoon | A water playground. | 1997 | Mild | |
| Calypso Creek | A lazy river. | 2000 | Over 48" | Mild |
| Hurricane Bay | A wave pool. | 2000 | Moderate | |
| Turtle Beach | A play area for kids. | 1989 | Mild | |
| Shark Attack | Three raft slides. | 2003 | Over 48" | Moderate |
| Hurricane Mountain | A complex with six slides. | 2003 | Over 48" | Max |
Images for kids
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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Logo
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