Oregon's Wackiest Water Park Will Make Your Summer Complete
By Catherine Armstrong|Published July 07, 2018
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Oregon is just full of unexpected gems. For instance, in the middle of a rural vineyard, you might find a building with a Boeing 747 on top of it. That’s not something you see every day, is it? But wait – it gets even better! That building might house a super cool water park that features 10 waterslides, a wave pool, and plenty of play space. Want more? Throw in a helicopter and a rocket ship. Sound interesting? You’ve got to check this place out:
Wings & Waves Waterpark is surrounded by a vineyard, and you'll find it just off Route 18 in McMinnville.
Yes - that's a REAL Boeing 747. And just wait 'til you see what they've done to it.
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This wacky waterpark is a place that will spark your imagination and gear up your sense of adventure. Young or old, you'll find something that excites you here.
The zero-depth entry design makes it easy for even the littlest swimmers to join in on the fun, and you'll have a blast with the bubblers and depth charges. Float on an inflatable tube, or just bob and swim through the waves.
The pool also features two Apollo rockets and a huge video screen.
Stand under one of the sprinklers, buckets, or spouts, hit your unsuspecting friends with a water gun, or enjoy one of the three waterslides here. The crowning jewel of Aquaplay is the helicopter with its 300-gallon firefighting bucket that drenches swimmers below.
The most unique feature of Wings & Waves Waterpark is up on the roof.
Enjoy menu items like burgers, fries, chicken tenders, nachos, and more at this bright, airy cafe located on the mezzanine above the waterpark.
One-day passes to the park cost $20 for little visitors who are under 42" tall. Those who are 42" and taller pay $29 per day. If you just want to watch the fun from the sidelines, you'll pay $10 to enjoy the non-water amenities.
Kids under 42" tall can splash and play in the wave pool, leisure pool, and Aquaplay areas, and can enjoy several small waterslides. Guests who are 42" and taller will also enjoy the waterslides from the Boeing 747.
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The park is open seven days a week during the summer! Get there at 10 a.m. when it opens, and stay all day long until 6 p.m.
