Why the Best:
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park is one of the leading amusement parks in Federal Way, 13.3 miles from the city of Tacoma. The park is a prominent summer destination in the Pacific Northwest and is Washington State's only water and amusement park. Wild Waves Theme & Water Park offers classic theme park rides for the entire family, plus the region's best outdoor water park. The park is the home to the giant Timberhawk Ride of Prey wooden coaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool. Their cabana reservations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis online or at the park the day of your visit. All cabana packages hold four guests (park admission excluded). They open seasonally from May to November. The park has the best facilities for groups of 50 to 5,000 and offers a discount.