Raging Waters Park - Salt Lake City, Utah - Water Park with several different water themed attractions

Located at 1200 West, 1700 South in Salt Lake City Utah, the Raging Waters Park is one of the largest water parks in the state. The park offers several water themed attractions, with some of them targeted to adults and older children, as well as a number of attractions specifically for young children.

Some of the water themed attractions you'll find at the Raging Waters Park include the Waimea Wave - H2O Rollercoaster; this rollercoaster is also a waterslide. They also have a wave pool called Wild Wave; this pool contains a half a million gallons of water and features, ocean like waves and is surrounded by 12,000 square foot Astroturf deck.

The waterslides at the Raging Waters water park include the Blue Thunder and White Lightning. Both of these waterslides are approximately 40 feet long, with the White Lightning being more of a vertical drop.

Some additional attractions include the Adventure Cove Activity Pool; this is a multilevel 350,000-gallon with several different attractions such as the Gallows drop rope swing and the Gang slide. Another attraction is the Balboa River Expedition where you can ride on a tube down a simulated river.

For children there is Splash Island where they can ride on miniature sized tubes, as well as a dinosaur themed attraction called Dinosaur Bay. All of the children's attractions are suitable for young children but parental supervision is recommended.

For older people who are looking for big thrills there is the Raging Raft Run; this waterslide features a dark tunnel underground drop. Another thrill type waterslide is the Acapulco Cliff Dive; this waterslide is seven stories high and features a 43-foot vertical drop at speeds in excess of 40 mph.

This park also offers some relaxing types of attractions such as Spa Falls where you can relax in a tropical themed pool that features waterfalls. In addition, there is also a sandy area where visitors can play volleyball.

Aside from their regular admission and season passes, the Raging Waters Park also offers group rates to accommodate parties and large gatherings. Some special occasions that may be hosted by Raging Waters include birthday parties, family reunions, company picnics, etc. Their packages may include catering, cabanas, as well as barbeque grills.

The Raging Waters Park is open 7 days a week from June through the end of August, with some limited open days in May and early September.