Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is a water park located in Glendale, Arizona. The park is situated on approximately 35 acres (14 ha) of land, making it the largest theme park in the state. It is located in North Phoenix at Adobe Dam Regional Park.
| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix | |
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| Slogan | Arizona's Most Thrilling Water Park |
| Location | Glendale, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°41′45″N 112°09′01″W / 33.695878°N 112.150272°W |
| Owner | EPR Properties |
| Operated by | Six Flags |
| Opened | July 1, 2009 |
| Previous names | WaterWorld Safari (1993–2009) Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix (2009–2019) |
| Operating season | Mid March - Mid October |
| Status | Operating |
| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Pools | 2 pools |
| Water slides | 7 water slides |
| Children's areas | 3 children's areas |
| Website | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix |
History
editSix Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix originally opened on the site of WaterWorld Safari. After Village Roadshow Limited invested over $30 million in the park on ownership, and new attractions, Wet'n'Wild Phoenix opened its doors to the public July 1, 2009. At opening the park had over 30 rides.[1] In November 2013, CNL Lifestyle Properties purchased Wet'n'Wild Phoenix from Village Roadshow, along with the rights for the Wet'n'Wild brand in the United States. CNL Lifestyle Properties previously purchased Wet'n'Wild Hawaii from Village Roadshow, with both properties set to be operated by Premier Parks, LLC from the 2014 season.[2]
Management of the park was subsequently taken over by Six Flags and in 2019 it changed its name to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix.
Due to concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, Six Flags announced a suspension of operations across the company on March 13, 2020.[3] Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix was scheduled to open for the 2020 season a day later on March 14.[4] The water park opened the 2020 season on June 12, the first Six Flags water park to do so with new rules and regulations.[5][6] By June 29, the state government made an order that water parks that were currently operating in the state, had to close again due to the uprising in COVID-19 cases in the state.[7][8] In early August, Six Flags announced that the rest of the 2020 operating season had been canceled and that Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix looks forward to open again in 2021.[9] The water park reopened again, the following season on March 13, 2021.[10]
Rides
editThrill
edit- Anaconda
- Bahama Blaster
- Bonzai Pipelines
- Mammoth Falls
- Tornado
- Typhoon Twister/Serpentine Complex
Family
edit- Adventure River (lazy river)
- Big Kahuna
- Hurricane Bay
- Paradise Island
- Wahoo Racers
Kids
edit- Coconut Bay
- Soak 'em Playground
- Splash Island
- Splashwater Beach
References
edit- ^ "Wet'n'Wild Phoenix". Amusement Industry News+Notes.
- ^ Shanklin, Mary (21 November 2013). "CNL buys Wet 'n Wild Phoenix". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Canceled: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix opens March 14". March 13, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Phoenix hiring for 500 jobs". February 19, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hurricane Harbor Phoenix to open on June 12: Here is what you need to know". June 3, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to reopen June 12". June 11, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Arizona Gov. Ducey re-closes bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks for at least 30 days". June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ Gifford, Jeff (June 29, 2020). "Ducey order closes bars, gyms and other gathering places to slow spread of Covid-19". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park in Phoenix to remain closed for 2020 season". August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Arizona water parks are preparing to open: Here is what you need to know". February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.