Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way opens May 27

Wild Waves is now cashless; Timberhawk roller coaster celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way is opening for the 2023 season with new changes and a few exciting milestones to celebrate.

This season, the park opens Saturday, May 27. Wild Waves will now only accept card payments. The on-site restaurants, retail stores, games, ticket windows and parking booths will accept credit cards, cash-free cards and mobile payments. Visitors with cash can convert their payments to debit cards at kiosks throughout the park, which can be used inside and outside of the park.

Attractions celebrating milestones this year include the 20th anniversary of the Timberhawk: Ride of Prey, a wooden roller coaster standing over seven stories tall and reaching 50 miles per hour. Another fan favorite, the Timber Axe, is celebrating 21 years of launching riders 70 feet into the air.

In the coming months, the park features several new special events. The World’s Largest Coaster Ride in conjunction with the American Coaster Enthusiasts is held Friday, June 16 and the World’s Largest Swim Lesson in partnership with the World Waterpark Association is Thursday, June 22.

The park is hosting a July 4th Celebration Weekend, along with Blast from the Past throwback weekends July 21 to July 30 with live entertainment, music, prizes, and special guests. A Wags N’ Waves dog swim event with “yappy” hour specials is set for Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Returning this season are Dive-In Movies every Thursday from June through August, and Fright Fest weekends in October.

For new eats on the menu, Wild Waves is now offering savory tacos, cool aguas frescas and creamy, new fudge flavors this season.

The park is also hiring for the summer season. Interested candidates can apply at WildWaves.com

Wild Waves opens for weekends and select days beginning May 27, and begin daily operation June 16 (exclusions apply, please visit the operating calendar). Wild Waves is at 36201 Milton Road S. in Federal Way.

For more information and park hours, visit wildwaves.com.


Talk to us

Please share your story tips by emailing editor@kentreporter.com.

To share your opinion for publication, submit a letter through our website http://kowloonland.com.hk/?big=submit-letter/. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

More in Life

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Elf Academy cadets in Renton earn their jingle bells | Photos

The annual Elf Academy let’s local kids get their holiday spirit on with fun games, dancing and crafts.

Courtesy of the Grand Kyiv Ballet.
Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine.

The Kent International Festival received a $15,700 grant from 4Culture, one of several Kent groups to get funds. Courtesy Photo, Kent International Festival
Kent cultural groups to receive county grants from 4Culture

Kent International Festival, Kent Downtown Partnership, Greater Kent Historical Society among organizations

t
Kent’s Winterfest kicks off holiday season with tree lighting, parade

‘A fun, fabulous time had by all’ during celebration at Town Square Plaza

t
Donations begin in Kent for annual Toys for Joy program

Firefighters also run Jerry Woods Holiday Engine program to collect toys, money

t
Entertainers wanted for Talent Quest show in Kent on Jan. 30

People of all ages and talents invited to register for event that will feature cash prizes

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program
Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the… Continue reading

The Kent Holiday Craft Market will run Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Catch the Kent Holiday Craft Market Friday, Saturday Nov. 1-2

Features one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts from local artists and craftspeople

Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants.
Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave winners

The first meal of the night at the Federal Way amusement park was tarantula-covered pizza.

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.
Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

Kent Station’s annual Haunted Boo-Levard is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at the shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station
Kent Station shopping center plans Halloween celebration Oct. 31

Trick or treating at local shops from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

t
Street of Treats Halloween event in downtown Kent set for Oct. 26

A frightfully fun family outing from 2 to 5 p.m. at 11 participating businesses