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Raging Waters San Jose is Northern California's Largest Water Park, offering 23-acres of water rides and millions of gallons of family fun!

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Slide Creek Falls

Slide down a waterfall into a slow moving creek on an inner tube and wind your way down a small river. This is a great ride for non-thrill seekers.

Guests under 42 inches or non-swimmers must wear a life jacket. Single Tube Attraction. Single Riders Only.
Minimum Height42"
Thrill Level 1 

Wave Pool

Ride the swells and white caps in a tube, or body surf the day away in our 350,000 -gallon Wave Pool. The pool simulates true tidal movement and multiple wave patterns, fun for the entire family.

All guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a life jacket and we insist that parents keep their children within arms reach for their close supervision on all water activities. Free life jackets are available throughout the park at no charge.
Minimum HeightAll
Thrill LevelAll

Great White Shark

Slide through a watery, winding journey in an inner tube made for two. You'll be swallowed by a Great White Shark and sent splashing down into the Lazy River.

Guests under 42 inches not permitted to ride. Double riders only. Combined weight limit 400 pounds.
Minimum Height42"
Thrill Level 2 

Shotgun Falls

Thrill seekers free fall down one of two slides, dropping into a 10-foot pool of water.

Guests under 42 inches not permitted to ride. Single riders only. Strong Swimmers Only. Shirts and Life jackets not permitted. Weight limit 350 pounds.
Minimum Height42"
Thrill Level 4 

Sidewinder

Grab 3 friends and race down the FIRST inside-outside duel twisting, head first quad racer.

Guests under 48 inches not permitted to ride. Single riders only. Weight limit 250 pounds.
Minimum Height48"
Thrill Level 3 

Wacky Water Works

Kids' make the fun happen in this water play area with wheels to crank and ropes to tug, squirting water in all directions.

Guests over 48" tall must be accompanied by a child.
Minimum HeightAll
Thrill LevelAll

Barracuda Blaster

Grab 2 friends and barrel down 500 feet of splashy twists and turns ending in a plunge into the pool below.

Riders between 36" and 42" must be accompanied by an adult 48" or greater. Multi-rider raft. Double or Triple riders required. Combined weight limit 800 pounds.
Minimum Height36"
Thrill Level 4 

Endless River

Enjoy a relaxing journey floating down the river through waterfalls and streams.

Fun for all ages.
Minimum HeightAll
Thrill LevelAll

Activity Pool

An interactive water play area for the entire family. Explore waterfalls, slide down the gang slides and climb across an alligator's back.

Fun for all ages.
Minimum HeightAll
Thrill LevelAll

Bombs Away

Step into an enclosed capsule high in the sky. The door is sealed and the trap floor drops from beneath your feet - plummeting into free-falling thrills through an enclosed inverted looping flume for over 200 feet.

Guests under 48 inches not permitted to ride. Single riders only. Shirts and Life jackets not permitted. Weight limit 300 pounds.
Minimum Height48"
Thrill Level 4 

Pirate's Cove

Climb cargo nets and shoot water cannons in this interactive water play structure complete with a 40 foot mast topped with a water spilling pirate's bucket.

Fun for all ages.
Minimum HeightAll
Thrill LevelAll

Blue Thunder/White Lightning

Riders bolt through an electrifying 60-feet of twists and turns sliding straight into the pool below.

Guests under 48 inches not permitted to ride. Single riders only. Strong Swimmers Only. Shirts and Life jackets not permitted. Weight limit 300 pounds.
Minimum Height48"
Thrill Level 3 

Serpentine Slides

Pick your favorite or take your chance on all three slides, the Cobra, Viper or Python. Twist and turn your way down seven stories into a watery splash.

Guests under 36 inches not permitted to ride. Single riders only. Weight limit 250 pounds.
Minimum Height36"
Thrill Level 2 

Dragon's Den

You'll catapult through mysterious darkness and then plummet into the mist-shrouded abyss of the dragon… only to vanish from sight.

Guests under 48 inches not permitted to ride. Double riders only. Combined weight limit 400 pounds.
Minimum Height48"
Thrill Level 2 

Little Dipper

Kids have fun in their own bubble pool, complete with junior gang slides and a waterfall.

Guests over 48" tall must be accompanied by a child.
Minimum HeightAll
Thrill LevelAll

San Jose's Ultimate Destination for Family-Friendly Fun

Raging Waters San Jose was founded in 1975 and is Northern California’s Largest Waterpark, offering scenic panoramic views of Lake Cunningham and the San Jose Foothills, over a million gallons of water rides, slides and attractions, and 23-acres of family-friendly fun! Top-rated family attractions include the 350,000-gallon Wave Pool, Endless River, and Family Raft Ride.

Rides and Slides

Looking for things to do in San Jose? Raging Waters is one of the top amusement parks in San Jose, featuring thrilling high-speed slides, daring drops, and terrifying spills! Grab some friends and race head first down dips on Sidewinder, or take a risk and step inside an enclosed capsule as you wait until the trapped door opens, sending you down a looping, enclosed slide!

Waves, Rides & Pools

Raging Waters is filled with family-friendly attraction in San Jose! Grab a raft and enjoy relaxation, floating down the Endless River. Want something that is not too daring, but still thrilling? Ride the swells and white caps in a tube at Wave Pool! Bring the whole family to the activity pool and enjoy waterfalls, slides, and interactive soak zones.

Kiddie Slides

There are kid-friendly activities that are made specifically for the little ones. Bring them to the Wacky Water Works and let them explore in this water play area with wheels to crank and ropes to tug, squirting water in all directions. Over in the Little Dipper, little ones can find junior slides to test their bravery.

Buy your Tickets Online

Plan your Raging Waters San Jose trip today! Tickets and passes are available to purchase online and at the gate. Don't let the summer go by without a trip to Raging Waters San Jose! There are many food and dining options to experience and taste while you visit.