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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Location14 locations in United States,
1 location in Mexico,
15 in Total
OwnerSix Flags
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Hurricane Harbor locations in blue.

Hurricane Harbor is a chain of water parks that are part of the Six Flags theme park chain. Although the parks are not identical, common features include a variety of body slides, speed slides, tube slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and shopping areas.

History

Six Flags began using the Hurricane Harbor brand in 1995 with the opening of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor adjacent to Six Flags Magic Mountain. That same year, Wet 'n Wild in Arlington, Texas, was purchased by Six Flags. It operated as Wet 'n Wild — A Six Flags Park in 1995-1996 then was rebranded as Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in 1997.[1] The brand has since become a trademark of the Six Flags franchise. In 1999, Six Flags St. Louis was the first Six Flags park to construct its own intra-park water attractions section.[2] As Six Flags acquired and rebranded parks in the 2000s, some existing water parks within these theme parks were later upgraded and rebranded as Hurricane Harbor.

Only one Hurricane Harbor has closed. After Six Flags Worlds of Adventure was sold to Cedar Fair in 2004, the water park was renamed Hurricane Hannah's Waterpark. It was abandoned in 2006 and most of the attractions were relocated to a new waterpark on what used to be the marine life side of the park.[3]

Locations

Included with admission

Six Flags America

Hurricane Harbor Maryland[4] is a water park located within Six Flags America. It was known as Paradise Island until 2005 when it was rebranded Hurricane Harbor.

Slides and attractions
Name Description Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Bahama Blast A 517 feet (158 m) long inner-tube slide 2005 Over 42" with adult, Over 48" alone Mild
Bamboo Chutes Originally "Kid's Flumes" (198?-2005). Under 54" Mild
Bonzai Pipelines Six slides on one platform at each slide travels passengers at 40 MPH after where the floor drops out from under. 2013 Max
Buccaneer Beach A children's play area 2005 Under 54" Mild
Calypso Cannonballs Children's water slide. Originally "Caribbean Cannonball Flume" (198?-2005). Over 48" Mild
Wahoo River A lazy river Mild
Splashwater Falls Multi-platform play structure that features 7 slides, 100+ play features, and 1 giant bucket. Originally "Crocodile Cal’s Outback Beach House" (1997-2005) "Crocodile Cal's Caribbean Beach House" (2005-2015). 1997 Over 42" Mild
Hammerhead An enclosed water slide. Originally "Black Hole" (1997-2005). 1997 Over 48" Mild
Hurricane Bay A wave pool with 4 feet (1.2 m) tall waves. One of the largest in the country. Originally "Monsoon Lagoon" (1982-2005). 1982 Mild
Mako An open air inner-tube slide. Originally "Bonzai Pipeline" (1997-2005). 1997 Over 48" Mild
Paradise Plunge/Reef Runner A water slide that leads into a 65,000 gallon pool. Originally "Tahiti Twister" (1994-2005). 1994 Over 42" with adult, Over 48" alone Moderate
The Halfpipe A four-story high zero gravity water slide. Originally Tony Hawk's Halfpipe" (2008-2010). 2008 Over 48" Max
Tornado A 132 feet (40 m) long, ProSlide Tornado slide 2005 Over 48" Max
Vortex/Riptide Body slides. Originally "Luau Loop" (198?-2005). Over 48" Mild
ZoomAzon Falls Four body slides. Originally "Rainbow Falls" (1982-2003) and "Hurricane Mountain" (2004-2008). 1982 Over 48" Moderate
RipQurl Blaster DMV's tallest water coaster. 2023 Max

Six Flags New England

Hurricane Harbor is a water park located within Six Flags New England. The waterpark opened in 1997 as Island Kingdom and was rebranded Hurricane Harbor in 2003.

Slides and attractions
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor located within Six Flags New England.
Name Description Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Adventure River A 1,000-foot (300 m) long lazy river 1998 Mild
Big Kahuna Four slide intertube complex 1998 Over 48" Mild
Bonzai Pipelines Six slides on one platform at each slide travels passengers at 40 MPH after where the floor drops out from under. 2013 Max
Cannonball Falls Three body slides 1998 Over 48" Moderate
Commotion Ocean A 500,000 gallon wave pool 1999 Moderate
Geronimo Falls and Zooma Falls A slide complex with a partially enclosed slide and a fully enclosed slide 2003 Over 42 Moderate
Hook's Lagoon Children's area 1998 Over 42" Mild
Hurricane Bay 1998 Mild
Hurricane Falls Slide Six slides 2003 Over 36" Moderate
Kiddie Octopus Children's area 1998 Mild
Kiddie Pirate Ship Children's area 1998 Mild
Lagoon Slides Six children's slides 2003 Over 42 Mild
Monsoon Lagoon 2003 Mild
Shark Attack Four kid slides 1999 Over 48" Moderate
Splash Island Children's pool 1998 Mild
Swiss Family Toboggan A giant raft slide 1998 Over 36" Moderate
Tornado A ProSlide Tornado slide 2003 Over 54" Max
Typhoon A water coaster 2005 Over 48" Max

Six Flags Over Georgia

Hurricane Harbor is a water park located within Six Flags Over Georgia. The water park opened in May 2014.

Slides and attractions
Name Description Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Bonzai Pipelines Multi-slide complex Over 42" extreme
Calypso Bay Wave pool Max
Paradise Island Children's area None with adult, Over 36" alone Moderate
Tsunami Surge Bowl slides Over 48" Mild

Six Flags St. Louis

Hurricane Harbor is a water park located within Six Flags St. Louis.

Slides and attractions
Name Description Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Big Kahuna A six-story, four person raft slide. Proslide Technology Inc. Mammoth 1999 Over 36" Moderate
Adventure Cove Multi-level, interactive area for kids that includes 71 electronic ignition features and a 750 gallon bucket that stands 30-ft tall 2022 Mild
Gulley Washer Creek A 1,100-foot (340 m) lazy river. Aquatic Development Group Inc. 1999 Mild
Hurricane Bay A 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) wave pool. Aquatic Development Group Inc. WaveTek wave pool 1999 Moderate
Pirate Ship Slides Children slides 1999 Mild
Tornado A ProSlide Tornado slide 2005 Over 48" Max
Tree House Slides Children slides 1999 Over 42" Mild
Tube Slides Four 400-foot (120 m) long tube slides. Proslide Technology Inc. Pipeline 1999 Over 48" Max
Typhoon Twister Water slide. Proslide Technology Inc. Hybrid 2018 Over 48" Max
Wahoo Racer 6 lane, triple-drop, mat racer slide. Proslide Technology Inc. 6-Lane ProRacer 2009 Over 48" Max

Former Slides and attractions

Name Description Opened Closed/Removed Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Bonzai Pipeline A 40 MPH slide where the floor drops out from under you. 2012 2022 Over 48" Max
Speed Slides Three 6-story-high tube slides 1999 2017 Over 48" Max
Hook's Lagoon An interactive children's play area 1999 2020 Mild

Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor

Hurricane Harbor is a water park located within Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor. The waterpark opened in 1997 as Splashwater Kingdom and was rebranded Hurricane Harbor in 2019.

Slides and attractions
Name Opened Notes
Typhoon Twister 1995 A pair of enclosed water slides that guests ride in small inflatable boats. Previously Called Black Cobra
Adventure River 1995–1997 1,050 ft (320 m) long, 28 in (0.71 m) deep river. Riders may travel in tubes or swim freely. Features waterfalls, geysers, strong current and continuous waves. Located in Upper Splashwater Kingdom. Formerly Capt'n Hook's Adventure River from 1995 to 2018
Splashwater Island 1997 A treehouse featuring spraying water, 5 body slides, and a 500 US gal (1,900 L) water bucket that drenches the area every 8 minutes. Located in Lower Splashwater Kingdom. Previously Paul Bunyan's Bucket Brigade from 1997 to 2018.
Hurricane Bay 1997 500,000 US gal (1,900 kL), 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) wave pool with six wave patterns. Located in Lower Splashwater Kingdom. Previously called Lumberjack Splash.
Buccaneer Beach 2015 New for 2015, pirate-themed water fountains, pools and body slides for children. Located in Upper Splashwater Kingdom. Formerly known as "Noah's Sprayground".
Bamboo Shoots 1995 Three thrilling water slides including (Twister Falls, Banshee Plunge & Blue Typhoon). Previously called Kingdom Cascades
Tornado 2007 A ProSlide Tornado that takes riders through a short section of an enclosed slide before coming out at the top of a giant funnel where riders slide back and forth before gently landing in a splash pool. Installed in 2007. Located in Upper Splashwater Kingdom.
Big Kahuna 2008 A specially designed tube bowl made by ProSlide. Similar to the standard CannonBOWL but a slightly smaller size. Installed in 2008. Located in Upper Splashwater Kingdom. Previously called Mega Wedgie.
Island Air Adventures 2008 A rotating plane ride, operated as Big Red Planes and ZoomJets in the former Wiggles World and Kidzopolis respectively. The ride operates with the water park operations.
Alpine Freefalls 2012 This slide complex features a Wahoo Racer (a ProSlide KrakenRacer) and a Paradise Plunge (a trapdoor released ProSlide speed slide). It opened in 2012.[5] Located in Lower Splashwater Kingdom. Previously called Alpine Freefalls, Twisted Racer, and Cliffhanger.
Bonzai Pipelines 2017 Thrilling body slide complex.
Bucket Blasters 2019 Zamperla Watermania - Spinning flat ride where riders are equipped with water blasters.
Shipwreck Cove 2019 A fun activity pool with interactive water sprays, geysers, and fountains

Six Flags Darien Lake

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Darien Lake)

The water park is located in Darien, New York. It was previously named Splashtown, and while planned for 2020, was eventually rebranded as Hurricane Harbor in 2022.

Separate admission

Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, New Jersey is a water park located adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure.

Slides and attractions
Name Opened Description Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Bada Bing, Bada Bang, Bada Boom! 2000 Three, five-story high slides Over 48" Moderate
Big Wave Racer 2013 A multi-lane mat racer Over 48" Max
Blue Lagoon 2000 A 1,000,000 gallon wave pool Mild
Boreas, Eurus, Zephyrus and Nortus 2000 Four, 54-foot (16 m) high slides Over 48" Moderate
Cannonball, Wahini and Jurahnimo Falls 2000 Three body slides Over 48" Max
Caribbean Cove 2016 Interactive water play area, with 55 water features Mild
Discovery Bay 2000 A children's area Mild
Hurricane Mountain 2001 Two 51-foot (16 m) high slides Over 48" Moderate
King Cobra 2012 (closed 2017, removed 2018) A 25-foot (7.6 m) high dual slide. First of its kind in the United States Max
Taak It Eez Ee Creek 2000 A 700,000 gallon lazy river Mild
The Big Bambu and Reef Runner 2000 A 64-foot (20 m) high water slide Over 42" Mild
Tornado 2010 A 60-foot (18 m) tall ProSlide Tornado slide Over 48" Max

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Los Angeles is a water park located adjacent to Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Slides and attractions
Name Description Manufacturer Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Bamboo Racer A six-lane 45-foot (14 m) tall mat racer Whitewater West Industries LTD.[6] 1997 Over 42" Moderate
Black Snake Summit Four enclosed slides, 2 body slides, 2 tube slides. The body slides are the tallest enclosed water slides in Southern California Whitewater West Industries LTD.[7] 1997 Over 48" Max
Bonzai Pipelines Two individual slides, both with a trapdoor which sends the rider hurdling into an enclosed body slide ProSlide Technology, Inc. 2014 Over 48" Max
Castaway Cove A children's play area 1995 Under 54" Mild
Forgotten Sea Wave Pool A 6-foot (1.8 m) deep wave pool 1995 Mild
Lightning Falls Three tube slides Whitewater West Industries LTD. 1995 Over 48" Moderate
Lizard Lagoon A 7,000-square-foot (650 m2) pool for teens 1997 Mild
Lost Temple Rapids A 60-foot (18 m) tall family raft slide Whitewater West Industries LTD. 1995 Over 42" Moderate
Python Plunge Five 35-foot (11 m) tall water slides ProSlide Technology, Inc. (3 Slides), Whitewater West Industries LTD. (2 Slides) 2016 Over 48" Moderate
River Cruise A 1,300-foot (400 m) long lazy river 1997 Mild
Splash Island A children's play area. Formerly known as Mr. Six's Splash Island only in its debut year. Whitewater West Industries LTD.[8] 2010 Mild
Taboo Tower A variety of 65-foot (20 m) tall water slides Whitewater West Industries LTD. 1995 Over 48" Max
Tiki Falls A 400-foot (120 m) long tube slide Whitewater West Industries LTD. 1995 Over 48" Moderate
Tornado A ProSlide Tornado. ProSlide Technology, Inc. 2004 Over 48" Max
Former Attractions
Name Description Manufacturer Opened Closed
Reptile Ridge 5 body 35 foot tall body slides, 3 or them were removed and the other 2 became a part of Python Plunge. Whitewater West Industries LTD. 1997 2015
Shipwreck Shores Small kids water playground with water slides SCS Interactive, Inc. 1995 2009
Venom Drop 75-foot (23 m) freefall slide, part of the Black Snake Summit slide complex. Replaced by Bonzai Pipelines. Whitewater West Industries LTD. 1997 2013
Incidents

On September 30, 2012, a 19-year-old man fell off the Venom Drop slide that was part of the Black Snake Summit slide complex. He ignored the lifeguards and went down the slide head first on his stomach when protocol is to go down feet-first on the back. He fell off halfway down and hit the concrete. He was unconscious but breathing when he was taken to the hospital.[9]

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Arlington is located across Interstate 30 from Six Flags Over Texas. It was originally a part of the Wet 'n Wild chain, but was purchased by Six Flags in 1995.

Slides and attractions
Tornado at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Arlington, Texas.
Name Description Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Blue Raider A 530-foot (160 m) long tube slide. 1983 Over 36" Moderate
Bonzai Boggans A 45-foot (14 m) long toboggan slide. 1987 Over 36" Moderate
Boogie Beach Surfrider pool. 1999 Mild
Caribbean Chaos A water slide propelled by 1,500 gallons of water. 1997 Over 42" Moderate
Der Stuka A 72-foot (22 m) high body slide. 1985 Over 48" Max
Dive Bomber A 72-foot (22 m) high body slide. Originally a 2nd Der Stuka slide, it was modified with a ProSlide SkyBOX capsule for the 2012 season. The capsule was removed for the 2022 season. 2012 Over 48" Max
Geronimo A 60-foot (18 m) high slide. 1989 Over 48" Max
Hook's Lagoon Treehouse A children's play area. 1999 Mild
Hook's Ship Four kid slides. 1999 Under 42" Mild
Hook's Slides Four kid slides. 1999 Over 42" Mild
Hydra Maniac Four enclosed slides. 1986 Over 42" Max
Lazy River A lazy river. 1983 Mild
Mega Wedgie A four-story-high slide into a valley. 2008 Over 42" Max
Raging Rapids A tube ride through six pools connected by a gradual slope. 1983 Over 36" Mild
Sea Wolf An 830-foot (250 m) long raft slide. 1997 Over 36" Moderate
Shotgun Falls Four slides, two enclosed and two open air. 1985 Over 42" Max
Suntan Lagoon A one million gallon pool with geysers, fountains, and waterfalls. 1983 Mild
Surf Lagoon One million gallon wave pool. 1983 Mild
Surf Rider Surfrider pool. 1999 Over 48" Moderate
The Black Hole Two 80-foot (24 m) high slides from WhiteWater West 1990 Over 36" Max
Tornado A ProSlide Tornado. 2004 Over 48" Max
Tsunami Surge A ProSlide Tornado Wave. 2013 Max
Typhoon Twister A ProSlide Cannonbowl. 2013 Max
Wahoo Racer A WhiteWater West multi-lane racer. 2014 Max

Six Flags Mexico

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Oaxtepec is located in Oaxtepec, Mexico. It was originally independently owned, but was purchased by Six Flags in 2017.

Slides and attractions
Name Description Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Adventure River 2,132 foot lazy river Over 35" Mild
Anaconda Four Body Slides (Two enclosed, two opened). Over 35" Maximum
Aqua Racer Proslide ProRacer. Over 35" Maximum
Big Surf ProSlide hybrid of Tornado Wave and Bowl. 2017 Over 35" Maximum
Cowabunga Two body slides (One enclosed, one opened). Over 35" Maximum
Coconut Cove Kids play area. Under 35" Mild
Hurricane bay 2 million gallon wave pool. Over 35" Moderate
King Cobra Dueling slide themed to a snake 2019 Over 48" Maximum
Shark Attack Two Raft Slides. Over 35" Moderate
Splash Island Kids play area. 2017 Under 35" Mild
Tornado A ProSlide Tornado. 2017 Over 35" Maximum
Twister Two Raft Slides Over 35" Moderate
Typhoon Four Tube Slides (Two enclosed, two opened) Over 35" Maximum
Volcano Blaster 33-foot (10 m) Two Speed Vertical Body Slide Over 35" Maximum

Six Flags Great America

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Chicago is a water park located adjacent to Six Flags Great America that opened in 2005. It opened separately to the amusement park starting in 2021.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix

The water park is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally called Wet N' Wild Phoenix from 2009 to 2018, it was rebranded as Hurricane Harbor Phoenix for the 2019 season.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor SplashTown

The water park is located in Spring, Texas. It was previously owned by Six Flags. In 2019, it is rebranded as Hurricane Harbor.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford

The water park is located in Cherry Valley, Illinois. It was previously named Magic Waters. It is currently owned by the Rockford Park District. The park was rebranded as a Hurricane Harbor park in 2019.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City

The water park is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was previously named White Water Bay, and was rebranded as a Hurricane Harbor park in 2020.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord

See also: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio is located in Concord, California. It was previously named Waterworld Concord and was rebranded as Hurricane Harbor in 2018.

Former locations

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Hurricane Harbor was a defunct waterpark located within Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.

Slides and attractions

Name Description Opened Height Requirement Thrill Rating
Neptune Falls 3 body slides 1982 Over 42" Moderate
Stingray Wet Slides Speed slides 1987 Over 48" Max
Hook's Lagoon Water playground 1997 Mild
Calypso Creek Lazy River 2000 Over 48" Mild
Hurricane Bay Wave Pool 2000 Moderate
Turtle Beach Kids play area 1989 Mild
Shark Attack 3 raft slides 2003 Over 48" Moderate
Hurricane Mountain 6 slide complex 2003 Over 48" Max

References

  1. ^ Brown, Jessmay (1995), "Six Flags operator buys neighbor Wet'n Wild - Facilities expected to stay separate" (PDF), Fort Worth Star Telegram
  2. ^ Seifert, Jeffrey (2011). "Turning 40 in Mid-America". RollerCoaster! Magazine. 33 (1). Zanesville, Ohio: American Coaster Enthusiasts: 37–46. ISSN 0896-7261.
  3. ^ "Geauga Lake Park Maps". GeaugaLakeToday.com. 2012. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  4. ^ Harpster, Lexi (2023-03-23). "Six Flags unveils plans for regions tallest water coaster at Hurricane Harbor Maryland". WJLA. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  5. ^ The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom. "Alpine Freefalls". Six Flags. Retrieved August 31, 2011.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Bamboo Racer | Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles". Six Flags. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  7. ^ "Black Snake Summit |". Six Flags. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  8. ^ "Splash Island | Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles". Six Flags. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  9. ^ "Man falls from water slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor". L.A. Times. October 1, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
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