The Remnants Of This Abandoned Water Park In Idaho Are Hauntingly Beautiful
Jennifer
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What was once a vibrant, rushing family getaway in Northern Idaho came to an abrupt end less than a decade ago as competition swelled from all sides. Wild Waters in Coeur d’Alene was the Northwest’s largest water park – a behemoth attraction that dominated the summer market for years. After decades in business, come 2010, the park didn’t open at all, and very little remains of its former glory.
Today, huge and desolate, teeming with brackish water, the sun-faded empty slides that still stand resemble stark bones in a desert wasteland of cracking concrete, skeletal remains of once-colorful umbrellas, and graffiti. See for yourself and decide: hauntingly beautiful abandoned place, or a visage of urban decay?
Editor’s Note: In early 2023, the remains of this abandoned Idaho waterpark began undergoing permanent demolition. Time will tell what will take its place! In the meantime, check out this gorgeous historic church nearby.
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A special thank you to adamthewoo for the tip about this abandoned Idaho location. Be sure to check out his channel on YouTube!
Did you ever visit Wild Waters in its prime? What did you think and how do you feel about this abandoned waterpark now? Regardless, there’s still something to be said for the unique beauty of urban ruins – although perhaps like all things, they too must come to an end.
Check out some Idaho history that you can still walk through at this living ghost town in the Owyhees.
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