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White Water Bay
Location Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Owner Six Flags
Opened 1992
Previous names 1992: Ol' Waterin' Hole
1999: Armadillo Beach
Operating season May through September
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White Water Bay is a super fun water park located inside the Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park in San Antonio, Texas. It first opened its doors in 1992 and was called Ol' Waterin' Hole back then. The best part is that your ticket to Six Flags Fiesta Texas also lets you into White Water Bay! It's owned and run by a company called Six Flags.

Awesome Water Park Rides and Fun

White Water Bay is a separate water park right next to the main Six Flags Fiesta Texas park. You don't need to buy another ticket to get in, which is great! When it first opened in 1992, it was known as Ol' Waterin' Hole. Later, from 1999 to 2005, it was called Armadillo Beach.

Here's a list of some of the cool attractions you can find at White Water Bay:

Ride Name Opened Type of Ride Fun Facts
Texas Tumble 1992 Family raft ride Grab your friends or family for a wild ride down this slide!
White Water Canyon 1992 Lazy river Relax and float along a gentle river in a tube. Perfect for chilling out!
Riptide Runner 1992 Open tube slide Zoom down this slide in an open tube. Get ready for some splashes!
Bermuda Triangle 1992 Enclosed tube slide Twist and turn in the dark on this exciting enclosed slide.
Paradise Plunge 1992 Body speed slide Feel the rush as you slide down super fast on your own!
Typhoon Twister 1992 Enclosed body slide Another thrilling slide where you twist through a dark tube.
Texas Treehouse 1999 Family activity area A giant play area with water features, perfect for families.
Lone Star Lagoon 1999 Texas shaped wave pool Splash around in this huge pool that makes waves, shaped like the state of Texas!
Tornado 2004 Giant funnel slide Get ready to spin around inside a huge funnel before splashing out!
Whirlpool 2006 Giant bowl slide Slide into a big bowl and spin around before dropping into the pool below.
Big Bender 2006 Tube slide A fun tube slide that takes you on a winding journey.
Splash Water Springs 2006 Kids play area A special area designed just for younger kids to play safely.
Bahama Blaster 2014 Drop capsule body slides
Bahama Blaster Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Bahama Blaster

This ride is six stories tall! You step into a capsule, and the floor drops out from under you! There are two "Plummet" slides and two "Superloop" slides that twist and turn.

Bamboo Chutes 2014 Kids area Another cool spot for little ones to enjoy water fun.
Thunder Rapids 2017 Water Coaster
Thunder Rapids
Thunder Rapids entrance

This amazing water coaster pushes you uphill with blasts of water! It has 6 uphill sections, 5 drops, and 4 saucer-shaped turns. Thunder Rapids even won an award in 2017 for being the "Best New Water Park Ride"!

Past Water Park Adventures

Some rides and areas have changed over the years to make way for new and exciting attractions. Here are a few that used to be at White Water Bay:

Name Open Removed Type Notes
Tadpole Pond 1996 1998 Kiddie pool A small pool just for the youngest visitors.
Sandy Bottoms 1996 1998 Beach volleyball area A sandy spot where you could play volleyball.
The Gusher 1992 1999 Two open raft slides These slides let you ride down on a raft, sometimes getting you very wet!
Pipeline 1992 1999 Two enclosed raft slides Similar to The Gusher, but these slides were enclosed, making them darker and more thrilling.
The Triple Dipper 1992 2002 Two body slides These slides had three exciting humps to go over as you slid down.
Splash Water Springs 1992 2005 Kiddie play area An older version of the kids' play area.
Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole 1996 2005 Family activity area A fun spot for families to hang out and play in the water.
Crackaxle Springs 1996 2005 Activity area This area was designed for older visitors to relax and enjoy.
Hill Country Racer 2006 2016 6-lane racing slide This slide was moved from another Six Flags park. It closed to make room for the new Thunder Rapids ride.

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