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Wild Waves Theme Park Closes 2026, Site Becomes 1M-sq-ft Warehouse

6/6/2026

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A 1-million-square-foot warehouse will replace the Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way.
The park will close on November 1, 2026, ending a 50-year run.
Premier Parks president Kieran Burke said rising costs after reopening post-COVID caused millions in losses, prompting the shutdown.
Former operator Jeff Stock will lease the site to developer Panattoni for the warehouse, citing city job creation.

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Story summary

A 1-million-square-foot warehouse will replace the Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way.
The park will close on November 1, 2026, ending a 50-year run.
Premier Parks president Kieran Burke said rising costs after reopening post-COVID caused millions in losses, prompting the shutdown.
Former operator Jeff Stock will lease the site to developer Panattoni for the warehouse, citing city job creation.