Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington is a 47-acre water park located across the street from Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington’s entertainment district. The park traces its roots to 1983, when it opened as Wet ‘n Wild Arlington, one of the first large-scale water parks in North Texas. Six Flags acquired the property in April 1995 and rebranded it as Hurricane Harbor in January 1997.
Today the park features more than 40 rides and attractions, anchored by a one-million-gallon wave pool that generates rolling waves throughout the day. Thrill-seekers can test their nerve on the 72-foot Der Stuka speed slide or drop six stories on Geronimo, while families can race down the six-lane Wahoo Racer or relax on the park’s lazy river and in the children’s Coconut Bay area.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Opened: 1983 (as Wet ‘n Wild); acquired by Six Flags 1995; renamed Hurricane Harbor 1997
- Size: About 47 acres
- Rides & Attractions: More than 40
- Wave Pool: About one million gallons
- Der Stuka Height: About 72 feet
- Wahoo Racer: Six-lane racing slide, nearly 60 feet tall, introduced 2014
The Ride Experience
The park’s marquee attraction is its massive wave pool, which produces continuous rolling surf for guests throughout the operating day. For steeper thrills, Der Stuka sends riders down a steep, high-speed body slide from about 72 feet up, while Geronimo drops riders roughly six stories in an enclosed plunge. The Wahoo Racer, added in 2014 and built by WhiteWater, lets up to six riders race side by side on water toboggans down a two-tiered slide tower.
History and Legacy
Before it carried the Six Flags name, the park operated for over a decade as Wet ‘n Wild Arlington, drawing North Texas crowds with early body slides, tube rides, and one of the region’s first wave pools. Six Flags purchased the property in 1995 and folded it into its growing Hurricane Harbor water park brand two years later, a change that reflected the broader consolidation of regional water parks under national theme park operators during the 1990s.
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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington FAQs
When is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington open?
The park operates seasonally, typically opening in mid-May and running through September, with hours varying by day.
How big is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington?
The park covers about 47 acres, making it the largest water park in North Texas.
What was Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington called before Six Flags owned it?
It opened in 1983 as Wet ‘n Wild Arlington before Six Flags acquired the property in 1995 and renamed it Hurricane Harbor in 1997.
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