Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Eureka, Missouri - Large Family Water Park

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a large family water park located in Eureka, Missouri. It is part of the popular and well-known Six Flags amusement park franchise. The park as a whole covers a 12-acre area that includes a wide variety of water-based attractions including a wave pool, many water slides, and an interactive play area for young visitors to name just a few examples. The park is open seasonally during the warmer months of the year.

The intensity level of the rides follows the same ranging system that all Six Flags parks utilize to help riders better know what to expect when considering a specific attraction. Rides and attractions at Hurricane Harbor that encompass the maximum intensity category include the Speed Slides, a collection of water slides that offer a high speed experience and include a 64-foot free-fall slide; the Tornado, an exciting adventure that includes a 7-story-plus drop, a 132-foot long water funnel, and 5,000 gallons of tumultuous water; the Tube Slides, a 5-story series of four 400-foot slides that include plenty of spirals, twists, and turns; and the Wahoo Racer experience, an exhilarating 6-lane water racer adventure.

Moderate to mild intensity rides are the ones that would be most appropriate for younger riders and families. Moderate rides include the popular Big Kahuna, a 6-story rafting adventure that can be taken alone or with friends and Hurricane Bay, a 30,000-square foot wave pool that can be enjoyed with or without an inner tube. Mild rides are appropriate for even young children and include Hook's Lagoon, an interactive water play area for the whole family; the Pirate Ship Slides; the Tree House Slides; and Gulley Washer Creek, a 1,100-foot scenic river attraction that allows visitors of all ages a chance to kick back and relax a little while they beat the heat.

The park facility also includes many amenities for the convenience and enjoyment of visitors. Shower and changing facilities are provided for guests to use both before and after they enjoy Hurricane Harbor's many attractions. Family-appropriate bathing suits are the required attire while inside the park, but infants and toddlers must also wear swim diapers. Life vests are provided free of charge for those who are less than 48'' in height or cannot swim, but guests may bring their own personal vests providing they are U.S. Coast Guard approved. Inner tubes are also available for rent for the convenience of those that may require them. Paramedics, medical techs, and other emergency personnel are always on duty at the park's first aid station.

Families or groups that would like a place to retreat for a rest during their visits to Hurricane Harbor might want to consider renting out one of the facility's cabanas for the day. Each cabana area includes a private pool area and a locker among many other amenities. Those interested should visit the wave pool cart or Monsoon Marge's to reserve their cabana as early as possible, as there are a limited number of them available.