36201 Enchanted Pkwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 661-8000
Wild Waves and Enchanted Village is an amusement park in Federal Way, Washington. Opened in 1977 as The Enchanted Village, the park is a popular summer destination in the Pacific Northwest and it is Washington's only Water and Amusement Park. The park's name was reverted to Wild Waves Water Park and Enchanted Village in April 2016.HistoryFounding, early yearsThe Enchanted Village theme park was first opened in 1977 by Byron Betts. The initial 12acre park site held only a half-dozen rides. In 1984, Wild Waves Waterpark was built adjacent to Enchanted Village; the combined amusement complex became known as Enchanted Parks. In 1991, co-owners Michael Moodenbaugh and Jeff Stock paid $8 million for Enchanted Parks. In 1993, Moodenbaugh traded his share of Enchanted Parks, Inc. for shares in their jointly owned amusement park in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada called Boblo Island Amusement Park, Inc. In 1993, Jeff Stock purchased several rides from Boblo Island. Stock then sold his shares of Enchanted Parks, Inc. In late 2000 to Six Flags for $19.3 million. In 2000 the park had grown to over 70acre, with more than 20 rides, and was the Northwest's largest waterpark. In 2002 and 2003, major expansion took place, with the addition of several new attractions, many manufactured by Zamperla and S&S Power. Also in 2002, approximately 1000 seasonal workers were employed for positions as rides operators and food service workers. Many of these seasonal workers are also students of local high schools. The park's name was reverted to Enchanted Village and Wild Waves Water Park for the 2016 season to once again split the park into two separate parks instead of one.
Boo Dash 5k FUN RUN at Wild Waves Theme Park Saturday, October 3rd 1:30 registration/ 3:00 p.m. race begins RAIN OR SHINE Parking $10/Vehicle (Cash/Credit accepted) Pricing: $35 until September 17th $50 September 18th – October 3rd (Eventbrite fee of $2-$4 on ticket price) Start/Wild Waves Theme Park entrance near Pirates Cove End/Celebration Square Package Breakdown: 5k Package ($35 until 9/7*; $50 until 10/3) Entry Fee BOO Dash 5k including all on-course activities Race Bib Entrance to Wild Waves Fright Fest Finisher Medal Access to exclusive post – race party in the Cascade Picnic Grove Fan Package Early Access to Wild Waves Theme Park to view the 5k Entrance to Wild Waves Fright Fest Access to exclusive post-race party in the Cascade Picnic Grove Please visit https://boodashatwildwaves.eventbrite.com to register. *Please note there is a $2-$4 Eventbrite fee per ticket purchased. BOO Dash Highlights 3.1 Mile Challenge/Hill Course through Wild Waves Theme Park before Fright Fest Entrance to Wild Waves Fright Fest and all open attractions Glow-in-the-Dark BOO Dash Finisher Medals* Entertainment on course* Trick-or-Treating Stops Characters and Photo Ops Race Bib Family Reunion Area at the Cascade Picnic Grove Exclusive Post-Event Party Featuring from Post Race-7:00p.m. o Area Food Trucks o DJ The BOO Dash FUN RUN 5k is an American Cancer Society event supporting the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Every Making Strides event is an inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about the disease, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer by funding groundbreaking breast cancer research, providing free comprehensive information and support, and helping people take steps to reduce their risk of the disease or find it early when it’s most treatable. The Making Strides of South Sound will be held in Theatre Square in downtown Tacoma on Saturday, October 10th. For more information or to start a team please visit makingstrideswalk.org Final Details Course details: Hills/Challenge –Race around the theme park approximately three times. Strollers allowed, family friendly event – no Frights here! Entry fees are non-refundable More details to follow, like ‘BOO Dash at Wild Waves’ on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest. For questions, volunteer or vendor opportunities please contact Stephanie Brandt with the American Cancer Society at (253)207-5163 or [email protected] *Details to be determine and are subject to change.