Wild Waves in Federal Way prepares for busy weekend during heat wave

Wild Waves Theme Park, an ideal summer attraction for families looking for a fun way to cool down this summer,

June 25, 2015 7:31 pm
People relax on water tubes at Wild Waves Theme Park's Konga Lazy River. The water park is expecting visitors to flock to the summer attraction this weekend as temperatures soar.
People relax on water tubes at Wild Waves Theme Park's Konga Lazy River. The water park is expecting visitors to flock to the summer attraction this weekend as temperatures soar.

Wild Waves Theme Park, an ideal summer attraction for families looking for a fun way to cool down this summer, is gearing up for a busy weekend as temperatures are predicted to be some of the hottest of the year.

The local weather forecast is sunny with temperatures reaching 80-90 degrees ranging from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28. When the sun comes out, so do Wild Waves fans — so the park is taking special measures to accommodate visitors, including sharing tips with the public to ensure visitors enjoy their experience at Wild Waves Theme Park.

“Now that summer is officially here, we’re excited to welcome visitors to enjoy the exhilarating rides and refreshing water activities at the park,” said Todd Suchan, Wild Waves Theme Park’s general manager. “When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, Wild Waves is particularly popular. We want our guests to be prepared and plan accordingly so they can have the best possible experience.”

In anticipation of an increase in visitor traffic, Wild Waves Theme Park has been working with the city of Federal Way to develop and deploy a traffic control plan to manage a potential increase in traffic. The plan includes hiring additional off-duty officers to manage traffic flow and key intersections.

Additionally, in order to ensure visitors inside the park are able to fully enjoy themselves, park operators may temporarily restrict entry to new visitors if necessary.

Those planning a trip to Wild Waves Theme Park are encouraged to visit the website and social channels, where updates will be posted periodically throughout the weekend.

In the meantime, the park has a few helpful tips for visitors this week (in addition to remembering sunscreen).

Tips and tricks to enjoy the weekend at Wild Waves:

• Buy tickets online at WildWaves.com to save time and money. There are a limited number of discounted tickets available online.

• Arrive early to beat the crowd. The parking lot opens at 9 a.m., one hour before the park opens.

• Carpooling is encouraged. Parking is limited, so carpool if you can.

• Go cashless in the park with a MoneyBand. Load a MoneyBand at the front gate ticket booths before entering the park to avoid carrying a wallet to purchase food and beverages inside the park.

• Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated. Outside food and coolers are not allowed in the park, but bottled water (no glass) is permitted.

• Check online for updates. If gates close, updates will be available on WildWaves.com and social media channels. Federal Way Police will also be providing updates on Twitter: @FedWayPD.

Wild Waves Theme Park is located at 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way. For more information, visit www.WildWaves.com.