Beloved Seattle-Area Theme Park to Close After Nearly 5 Decades

Beloved Seattle-area theme park to close after nearly 5 decades

The sole amusement park in the Seattle area will retire its coasters and water slides for good next season, citing millions of dollars in losses since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wild Waves Theme Park to close in 2026

Federal Way attraction opened in 1977.

Wild Waves closing permanently in 2026, citing millions in losses since COVID

Federal Way’s famous theme park, Wild Waves, announced Wednesday that the 2026 season will be its final year of operation due to rising operating costs.

The only theme park in the Seattle area will close after 2026 season

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, a family-friendly favorite for Federal Way day trips and field trips for several decades, will close after the 2026 season.

Wild Waves to shut down in 2026

Wild Waves will officially shut down on Nov. 1, 2026. It's an end of an era for Washington's beloved theme and water park, which first opened its gates in 1977.

Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way announces closure

The theme park said it will close after the 2026 season, citing "millions" in lost revenue.