WildWater Adventure facts for kids
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WildWater Adventure seen from the Wolverine Wildcat station
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| Location | Michigan's Adventure, Muskegon, Michigan, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°20′51″N 86°16′44″W / 43.34740°N 86.27890°W |
| Owner | Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |
| General Manager | Camille Jourden-Mark |
| Opened | 1990 |
| Status | {{{status}}} |
| Pools | 3 pools |
| Water slides | 16 water slides |
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WildWater Adventure is a super fun water park located in Muskegon, Michigan. It's right next door to Michigan's Adventure theme park. The same company, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owns both parks. The best part? Your ticket to Michigan's Adventure also lets you into WildWater Adventure! It's like getting two parks for the price of one.
Dive into WildWater Adventure's History
WildWater Adventure first opened its gates in 1990. Seven years later, in 1997, the park got much bigger! They added exciting new rides like the Snake Pit slides and the Mine Shaft raft ride. Two wave pools were also built, along with a special play area for kids.
When Cedar Fair bought the park, they made even more improvements. They added comfy cabanas to the wave pools. In 2005, a huge new slide called the Funnel of Fear was added.
In 2010, the park announced a brand new attraction called Beach Party. This area replaced some older rides. Then, in 2017, WildWater Adventure got another update. The Half-Pint Paradise kids' area was redone to include a cool splash pad. This change also connected the two parts of the water park. The entrance to the Funnel of Fear slide was also moved to a new spot.
Explore WildWater Adventure's Rides and Attractions
WildWater Adventure has many different water attractions for everyone to enjoy. Whether you like fast slides or relaxing rivers, there's something for you!
| Name | Opened | Description | Height Requirement | Rating |
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| Beach Party | 2011 | This is a huge play area for kids. It has spray guns, water slides, and even a giant bucket that dumps water when full! | Over 36" | 2 |
| Boogie Beach | 1997 | A large wave pool that is about 7 feet deep. | Over 42", under 42" must be with adult | 4 |
| Commotion Ocean | 1997 | A smaller wave pool designed for kids, about 5 feet deep. | Over 42", under 42" must be with adult | 4 |
| Cyclone Zone | 1990 | Three exciting slides. One is enclosed (dark inside!), and two are open-air. | Over 42" | 4 |
| Funnel of Fear | 2005 | A thrilling 64-foot tall tornado-style slide. Get ready for a wild ride! | Over 48" | 5 |
| Half-Pint Paradise | 1990 (Remodeled before the 2017 season.) | A special play area just for younger children. It was updated with a splash pad. | Under 48" | 1 |
| Lagoon | 1990 | Another fun play area for kids. | ||
| Lazy River | 1990 | Float along this calm river in a tube. It's perfect for relaxing! | Over 42", under 42" must be with adult | 2 |
| Mammoth River | 1993 | A big raft slide where 2 or 3 people can ride together. | Over 48" | 5 |
| Mine Shaft | 1997 | Another exciting raft slide for 2 or 3 people. | Over 48" | 5 |
| Pirate's Plunge/ Gang Plank (Renamed to 'Tropical Twist/Paradise Plunge' in 2017) | 1997 | These are two body slides. You can take a fast plunge or ride with friends! | ||
| Ridge Rider/Wild Slide | 1990 | Two classic water slides to enjoy. | Over 48" | 4 |
| Slidewinders | 1990 | Three different body slides for a thrilling experience. | Over 48" | 5 |
| Snake Pit | 1997 | Three enclosed water slides that twist and turn in the dark! | Over 42" | 5 |
| Tidal Wave | 1997 | A medium-sized wave pool about 6 feet deep. This was the park's first wave pool. | Over 42", under 42" must be with adult | 4 |
