Wild Rivers waterpark closes after 26 seasons

By | January 6, 2012

Wild Rivers waterpark in Irvine, Calif. has been operating on the same plot of real estate for 26 years. Unfortunately, the 2011 season was its last at the current location. The property’s owner – Irvine, Co. – has elected to evict the waterpark and construct apartment housing units on the site.

“While I am sad that there will be no park in 2012, it will provide us an opportunity to evaluate opportunities to build a brand new waterpark with great new attractions. While it is unclear, the intended opening would be around the summer of 2013,” said Mike Riedel, park president. “We were humbled by not only the recent community support and letters, but for the continued patronage over the last 26 years. We would like to thank all of the people who visited Wild Rivers, as well as the staff that worked diligently to make each guest have a positive experience. We leave here knowing we had a positive impact in lives of our guests and staff. We would also like to thank the Irvine City Council Members and Orange County Board of Supervisors who supported us for 26 years. Wild Rivers thanks you from the bottom of our heart and look forward to seeing you in the near future.”