Wild waves in Federal Way are Western Washington's only theme park, and the announcement has just been made by its management that wild waves will close at the end of their 2026 season.

According to seattletimes.com,

‘ In a news release published Wednesday on its website , park leadership said attractions will open as planned next year on May 23, with a final day of operations scheduled for Nov. 1, 2026. The park will throw one last Fright Fest Halloween celebration next fall — and all previously purchased 2026 group events, season passes and ticket packages will be honored next year.’

Washington state will not just lose a family fun theme park at the end of the season; they will also lose 35 Full time jobs and an additional 800 seasonal workers.

So why is Wild Waves

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