Wet'n'Wild Palm Springs, Water park in Palm Springs, California, United States
Wet'n'Wild Palm Springs is a water park spread across 21 acres in the Coachella Valley desert. The facility features multiple swimming pools, water slides of varying heights, and designated play areas for different age groups.
The park opened in 1986 under the name Oasis Water Park and underwent significant renovations in 2002 before being rebranded as Wet'n'Wild Palm Springs in 2014. Each transition brought infrastructure upgrades and new attractions to the site.
The water park served as a filming location for the opening scenes of the 1987 surf movie North Shore and later skateboarding videos.
The location is accessible by car with adequate parking available on-site. Visitors should plan for full-sun exposure throughout the day and bring sun protection and water.
The park appeared as a filming location for scenes in the 1987 surf movie North Shore and later hosted professional skateboarders filming a video project. This connection to both film and action sports culture gave the location cultural significance beyond just water recreation.
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