Wet N Wild Waterpark in Phoenix Arizona

As everyone knows it is hot hot here in the summer, so when we heard they gave the old waterpark North of Phoenix an overhaul this past season, we wanted to check it out. Wet N Wild,according to all of the papers, spent some 30 million dollars to add to the existing park.

Wet N Wild Waterpark in Phoenix is a great start. We've been complaining for years that the city lacked a good waterpark. That being said it is a good start, it is still lacking in some areas. First off, while the new slides are awesome, there are too few of them. If you've ever visited any of the larger waterparks (some located in cities way smaller than Phoenix metro) you'll see this park should be at least double in size. Expect long lines just like any amusement or water park. Long lines are to be expected, but it is 110 degrees here in the summer shade, the park could use some more misters to keep the people waiting in line cool. If you haven't figured out already, you should definitely be wearing swim shoes or sandals as the ground is way too hot to be barefoot.

Our Favorite rides: Maximum Velocity – Dueling H2O Coaster -this is a fun ride. You have to be over 48" to ride it and when we went (on the weekend) this was a 45 minute wait, but it was fun.

This ride is located next to the wave pool and in amongst the Serpentine Complex of slides. This is where everyones a critic, but signs would be awesome in this area! Since there are none, I'll tell you so as to avoid confusion: If you want to ride the Maximum Velocity ride you need to get a double tube which are located to the far right of the group of trees. If you want to get a single tube and ride down the other slides in this area you would be standing in the line to your left (closests to the wave pool) Double tube riders stay to your left in line and go up the stairs towards the back, single tube riders stay to the right of the line and go up the stairs in front of you. Maybe they'll have a sign by the time we visit again.

The Tornado Ride is fun

Raging River is a great family tube ride (4 people max) that allows smaller kids 42" to have a blast as well. The Mammoth slide (the yellow one) is a great family tube ride as well and it shoots you down, then up and then finally down into the pool. For smaller kids the Playground area with multiple water slides and tipping buckets was great fun and a perfect spot to cool off if you're tired of waiting in line.

Overall, The kids gave the park a thumbs up and us adults would too, hopefully they will keep expanding.

Tips: This park is designed for adults and kids over 42" in height. You can get your hand stamped, leave and return later in the day if you wish.

Save $$ The only place I've seen discount tickets is in the Valu pac mailings.

Location:4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road Glendale, AZ

From Phoenix you would take I-17 North and get off at the Pinnacle Peak exit.

Hours: They are open daily through the summer and weekends only end of August-October.

Tickets: $26.99-$34.99 as of 2009

Parking: $5.00

Company Website: Wet N Wild Waterpark