The BasicsRapids Water Park is organized into three types of rides: thrill rides, family rides, and kid rides. The thrill rides are for adventure-seeking teens and adults who love fast drops, spins, and twists and turns in total darkness. There’s also a Flow Rider for aspiring surfers and a racing slide. Family-friendly attractions include gentle tube and body slides that are fun for all ages, as well as splash pools and a lazy river. Show Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get ThereRapids Water Park is located at 6566 N. Military Trail in Riviera Beach, Florida, about seven miles (11 kilometers) northwest of West Palm Beach. From West Palm Beach, head north on I-95 to exit 74, 45th Street, and go west to Military Trail. Turn right and continue for 0.5 mile (0.8 kilometers); the park is on the right, and paid parking is available. When to Get ThereHours vary depending on the season, but generally Rapids Water Park is open March through October. Weekends tend to be busier, especially in the peak summer months. Watch the park’s website for special offers and off-season deals. Sometimes the season will be extended into November, which can be a great time to visit, with pleasant weather and less crowding and wait time. Hear the ThunderOne of the most popular rides at Rapids Water Park is Big Thunder, which takes up to four riders seated on a raft on a series of sharp turns inside a darkened tunnel. A full 45-degree drop then propels them into a funnel at 20 miles (32 kilometers) per hour, where they momentarily experience the sensation of zero gravity.
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6566 N Military Trail COVID GUIDELINES: Face masks are not required for guests in the park. Due to safety constraints, face coverings are not permitted while in the water or on slides. Please practice good hygiene and wash your hands and use hand sanitizer. For a totally awesome day,
come visit Rapids Water Park where there is an abundance of rides for the whole family. With over 35 slides, a 25,000 sq. ft. wave pool and a 1/4 mile lazy river. One of the newest ride is the FlowRider, a continuous, simulated wave system that moves 30,000 gallons of water per minute.
Rapids Water Park also has a store where you can purchase supplies from towels, swimsuits, flip flops, rashguards as well as the all so needed suntan lotion. Also very popular is ‘Big Surf Cabanas‘ where you get your own private escape. The cabanas include 10 by 10 cabana with privacy curtains, a ceiling fan, flat screen TV, ample seating, personal food and beverage service and a preferred menu, a locker and six bottles of water. The cost is $139 Monday through Friday and $169 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.Lockers are available for rent. Locker rentals are $10.00 plus a $5.00 deposit fee for a small locker or $15.00 plus a $5.00 deposit for a large locker. The deposit is refunded when the locker key is returned. They also offer life jackets as well as personal flotation device at no extra charge. No food or drink is allowed into the park. For your enjoyment, Rapids Water Park has two full-service snack bars, The Big Surf Cafe and Pelican Bay Cafe which serves hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, sandwich wraps, salads, pizza, appetizers and desserts. Different small food stands are located throughout the park, stop by Frosty Creations for some ice cream as well as several other providing slushies, cinnamon rolls, lemonade, sno-cones, cotton candy and funnel cakes. Parking is $15 per vehicle, Preferred parking is $20 per vehicle. You can also purchase tickets online at a discounted rate and go right into the park. http://www.rapidswaterpark.com Video by Ana Maria Reyes reporter with “Visit Florida”. Is Rapids Water Park closing?RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — The original ride that started it all will soon be retired to make room for a new one coming in summer 2023. The Old Yellar ride made its debut back in 1979 when Rapids Water Park first opened on Memorial Day weekend. The 4-acres attraction has four water slides coming down a man-made hill.
What months is Rapids Water Park open?Rapids Water Park opens on Saturday, March 12th for the 2022 Season which will be the park's 43rd season! The park will be open daily for Spring Break from March 12th through April 24th. Please visit the website for hours of operation through November 27th.
How many rides does Rapids Water Park have?Rapids Waterpark is South Florida's premier water park featuring over 35-acres of fun and over 40 slides and attractions.
Do you bring towels to Rapids Water Park?Are towels provided? Please bring your own beach towels.
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