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Nearly 50-year-old theme and water park to shut down permanently

The water park has now officially closed permanently, meaning 35 permanent and 800 seasonal employees are out of work. ©Image Credit: Facebook / Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

It looks like some things don't get better with age, as a 50-year-old theme and water park announces its closure. It's the end of an era, as Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Washington has now permanently closed its water park area.

The water park featured slides, a lazy river and a wave pool

After decades' worth of summer fun at Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, WA, the doors have closed. The main park opened in 1977, and then in 1984 it expanded by opening the water park area.

The water park featured visitor favorites like the wave pool, a lazy river, and tube slides.

“Come ride, splash, laugh, make one last memory, and say goodbye,” Wild Waves wrote in a September 4 social media post. The closure was expected since it was announced at the start of the summer season.

Rising costs and COVID hit the park hard

The water park cited a couple of reasons for the closure. Premier Parks owner and president Kieran Burke revealed that the rising cost of ongoing operations since reopening after the COVID shutdown, alongside millions in losses forced the park to discontinue operations at the end of the 2026 season.

Wild Waves employed about 800 seasonal workers and 35 permanent workers, making it a big hit to the community.

Regular rides will operate until Nov. 1

For those planning to visit the theme park, regular rides will operate until Nov. 1, marking the conclusion of its annual Fright Fest Halloween celebration.

“We recognize the deep history and emotional connection many residents have with the park, and we are committed to ensuring a respectful transition while planning a project that will bring meaningful, lasting benefits to the area,” park co-owner Jeff Stock said to a local media outlet in December 2025.

Get out and support the park while you can

Let this be a reminder that if you're a theme park fanatic, getting out and showing your local park love is the best way to protect it.

Source: TheStreet

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