This guide covers Wild Rivers rides, attractions, height requirements and park amenities at the Great Park in Irvine. Use it to compare family raft rides, tube and body slides, younger-kid areas, the lazy river, wave pool, dining and useful amenities before you visit.
Ride availability and restrictions can change. Posted rules and instructions from Wild Rivers staff and lifeguards always take priority over this guide.
For operating hours, parking, tickets, directions and general planning, see our Wild Rivers Visitor Guide. For savings, see Wild Rivers Discount Tickets & Deals.
Ride Guide | 40+ Inches | 42+ Inches | 48+ Inches | Younger Kids | Wave Pool & Lazy River | Food | Amenities
Wild Rivers Height Requirements at a Glance
Height is only one part of ride eligibility. Weight limits, rider count, swimming ability and attraction-specific safety rules may also apply.
| Attraction | Type | Minimum Height / Rule | Riders | Key Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castaway River | Lazy river | Under 40 inches: life jacket required | Open attraction | Maximum depth 30 inches |
| Shaka Bay | Wave pool | Under 48 inches: life jacket required | Open attraction | Follow lifeguard instructions |
| Cook’s Cove slides | Play structure/slides | 40 inches | Single rider on slides | 300 lb maximum on slides |
| Kontiki Cove slides | Children’s slides | 36-54 inches | Single rider on slides | 200 lb maximum on slides |
| Aquaconda | Family raft | 42 inches | 3-6 | 1,000 lb combined maximum |
| Bora Bora Boomerang | Family raft | 42 inches | 3-6 | 1,000 lb combined maximum |
| Tortuga | Family raft | 42 inches | 3-6 | 1,000 lb combined maximum |
| Typhoon | Family raft | 42 inches | 3-6 | 1,000 lb combined maximum |
| Tomcat Racers | Mat racer | 42 inches | Up to 6, one per lane | 300 lb maximum |
| Tala & Mano | Open/enclosed slides | 42 inches | See posted ride rules | 300 lb maximum |
| Fiji Falls | Tube slide | 48 inches | 1-2 | 300 lb single / 400 lb combined |
| Pelican Plunge | Water coaster/tube | 48 inches | 1-2 | 300 lb single / 400 lb combined |
| Pipeline | Enclosed tube slide | 48 inches | 1-2 | 300 lb single / 400 lb combined |
| Samoan Serpent | Open/enclosed tube slide | 48 inches | 1-2 | 300 lb single / 400 lb combined |
| Tiki’s Revenge | Bowl tube ride | 48 inches | 1-2 | 300 lb single / 400 lb combined |
| Bombay Blasters | Drop body slide | 48 inches | Single | 300 lb maximum; strong swimmer |
| Tahitian Toucan | Drop body slide | 48 inches | Single | 300 lb maximum; strong swimmer |
40-Inch Attractions
Cook’s Cove slides have a 40-inch minimum. Castaway River does not use a 40-inch minimum, but guests under 40 inches must wear a provided life jacket.
42-Inch Rides
Aquaconda, Bora Bora Boomerang, Tortuga, Typhoon, Tomcat Racers, Tala and Mano currently have a 42-inch minimum.
48-Inch Rides
Fiji Falls, Pelican Plunge, Pipeline, Samoan Serpent, Tiki’s Revenge, Bombay Blasters and Tahitian Toucan currently require a minimum height of 48 inches.
Wave Pool & Lazy River
Castaway River
Type: Lazy river | Length: 1,700 feet | Rule: Guests under 40 inches must wear a provided life jacket | Maximum depth: 30 inches
Castaway River is a 1,700-foot lazy river with complimentary tubes and life jackets. Guests can float around the park’s central island and pass several attractions along the route.
Shaka Bay
Type: Wave pool | Size: 25,000 square feet | Rule: Guests under 48 inches must wear a provided life jacket
Shaka Bay is Wild Rivers’ 25,000-square-foot wave pool, with a beach-style entry and a deeper surf zone. Complimentary tubes and life jackets are available.
Family Raft Rides
Aquaconda
Type: Family raft | Riders: 3-6 | Minimum height: 42 inches | Maximum combined weight: 1,000 lbs | Tower: 61 feet | Length: 587 feet
Aquaconda starts in an open flume before moving into an enclosed section with sweeping turns and a surprise drop into the splashdown pool.
Bora Bora Boomerang
Type: Family raft | Riders: 3-6 | Minimum height: 42 inches | Maximum combined weight: 1,000 lbs | Tower: 61 feet | Length: 494 feet
The raft descends through an open flume before dropping toward a large steep wall, climbing the wall and returning toward the runout.
Tortuga
Type: Enclosed family raft ride | Riders: 3-6 | Minimum height: 42 inches | Maximum combined weight: 1,000 lbs
Tortuga combines enclosed turns, large rounded chambers and high-banked sections before the raft reaches the splashdown pool.
Typhoon
Type: Family raft ride | Riders: 3-6 | Minimum height: 42 inches | Maximum combined weight: 1,000 lbs
Typhoon sends a family raft through tight turns, steep drops and a large tube section before a fast finish into the splashdown pool.
Tube Slides
Fiji Falls
Type: Tube slide | Riders: 1-2 | Minimum height: 48 inches | Tower: 41 feet | Length: 354 feet | Weight: 300 lbs single / 400 lbs combined
Fiji Falls is a four-story tube slide with a constrictor-style course of turns and drops. Riders use a double tube either solo or with a second rider.
Pelican Plunge
Type: Water coaster and tube ride | Riders: 1-2 | Minimum height: 48 inches | Tower: 41 feet | Length: 558 feet | Weight: 300 lbs single / 400 lbs combined
Pelican Plunge combines downhill sections with water-powered uphill sections before entering an enclosed flume and a large oscillating element near the finish.
Pipeline
Type: Enclosed tube slide | Riders: 1-2 | Minimum height: 48 inches | Tower: 41 feet | Length: 358 feet | Weight: 300 lbs single / 400 lbs combined
Pipeline is an enclosed tube slide with twists, turns and drops. Riders use a double tube either alone or with a second rider.
Samoan Serpent
Type: Open and enclosed tube slide | Riders: 1-2 | Minimum height: 48 inches | Tower: 41 feet | Length: 379 feet | Weight: 300 lbs single / 400 lbs combined
Samoan Serpent combines open and enclosed tube-slide sections over its 379-foot course.
Tiki’s Revenge
Type: Bowl tube ride | Riders: 1-2 | Minimum height: 48 inches | Tower: 41 feet | Length: 228 feet | Weight: 300 lbs single / 400 lbs combined
One or two riders travel on a double tube into the ride’s large bowl element before continuing toward the runout.
Body Slides
Bombay Blasters
Type: Enclosed drop body slide | Riders: Single | Minimum height: 48 inches | Maximum weight: 300 lbs | Pool depth: 8 feet
Bombay Blasters is one of the attractions brought back from the former Wild Rivers. Riders travel through dark enclosed tubes and are launched about four feet into an 8-foot-deep receiving pool. Riders must be strong swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
Tahitian Toucan
Type: Open drop body slide | Riders: Single | Minimum height: 48 inches | Maximum weight: 300 lbs | Pool depth: 8 feet
Tahitian Toucan is a remake of the original Wild Rivers’ Sweitzer Falls. The short open slide launches riders about four feet into an 8-foot-deep receiving pool. Riders must be strong swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
Tala & Mano
Type: Open/enclosed slides | Minimum height: 42 inches | Maximum weight: 300 lbs | Tower: 30 feet | Lengths: Tala 249 feet; Mano 237 feet
Tala combines open and enclosed sections. Mano is enclosed and uses colored translucent sections to create changing light effects during the descent.
Mat Racer
Tomcat Racers
Type: Six-lane mat racer | Riders: Up to 6, one per lane | Minimum height: 42 inches | Maximum weight: 300 lbs | Tower: 50 feet | Length: 334 feet
Riders race face-first on mats through enclosed spiral sections before the six lanes align for an open-air side-by-side finish.
Rides & Attractions for Younger Kids
Cook’s Cove
Type: Family activity pool and play structure | Slide minimum: 40 inches | Maximum slide weight: 300 lbs | Maximum water depth: 9 inches
Cook’s Cove is an interactive children’s play area with small slides, water-play features and a shallow pool. Wild Rivers lists 77 activities in the play structure.
Kontiki Cove
Type: Children’s activity pool and slides | Slide height range: 36-54 inches | Maximum slide weight: 200 lbs | Maximum water depth: 2 feet
Kontiki Cove is designed for younger children, with small slides inspired by larger park attractions and a shallow activity pool.
Cook’s Cove vs. Kontiki Cove
Kontiki Cove is the more specifically size-limited children’s slide area, with a current slide height range of 36-54 inches. Cook’s Cove is a larger interactive play structure whose slides currently require a 40-inch minimum. Families should check posted rules for each feature on the day of their visit.
Quick Ride Finder
- For families riding together: Aquaconda, Bora Bora Boomerang, Tortuga and Typhoon.
- For younger kids: Cook’s Cove and Kontiki Cove.
- For thrill slides: Pelican Plunge, Bombay Blasters, Tahitian Toucan and Tiki’s Revenge.
- For relaxing: Castaway River and Shaka Bay.
- For racing: Tomcat Racers.
Food & Drinks at Wild Rivers
Current Wild Rivers information identifies Pacific Grille, Mustang Bar and Grill, Island Sweets, concession carts and the Bungalow 5 retail store as food, drink or snack options. Menus and operating locations can change, so this page does not maintain a detailed item-by-item menu.
Water Refill Stations
Refillable water bottles are permitted. Water bottle refill stations are located at the Main Entry building, the locker/changing facility and outside each of the park’s four restrooms.
For current outside-food and cooler rules, see the food and drink section of our Wild Rivers Visitor Guide.
Wild Rivers Amenities
Retail Store
Bungalow 5 sells park necessities and retail items. Towels are not provided with admission, so bring your own or purchase one at the park.
Cabanas
Wild Rivers currently offers six cabana zones, including standard and premium options. Standard cabanas include reserved shade and seating, two chaise lounges, two chairs, a side table and a safe. Cabana reservations do not include park admission.
See our Wild Rivers cabana overview or the official Wild Rivers cabana page.
Seating & Shade
Wild Rivers says it has more than 2,000 chairs and chaise lounges on sundecks and around pools. Guests may currently bring personal chairs. General shade can be limited, and outside umbrellas and portable tents are prohibited.
Lockers
Lockers are first come, first served and include all-day unlimited access. Current pricing is $18 for a medium locker and $23 for a large locker.
Restrooms & Changing Facilities
Wild Rivers has four restroom facilities, each with changing tables. The park also identifies a locker and changing facility.
Lost & Found
For lost items, visit Guest Services at the Main Entrance building, email info@wildrivers.com or call (949) 749-1900.
Good to Know
- Wild Rivers does not currently rent strollers, wheelchairs or electric conveyance vehicles (ECVs); guests may bring their own.
- Public Wi-Fi is not currently available.
- The park is cashless and accepts major credit cards and mobile payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Cash-to-card kiosks are available for guests who arrive with cash.
- Complimentary child-size life jackets are available near Shaka Bay and Castaway River; guests may also bring a U.S. Coast Guard-certified life jacket.
Wild Rivers Rides FAQ
What rides are at Wild Rivers Irvine?
Wild Rivers has family raft rides, tube slides, body slides, a six-lane mat racer, Castaway River lazy river, Shaka Bay wave pool and children’s attractions including Cook’s Cove and Kontiki Cove.
What is the Wild Rivers height requirement?
There is no single height requirement for the entire park. Individual rides currently range from children’s attractions with size-specific rules to major slides requiring 42 or 48 inches.
Which Wild Rivers rides have a 40-inch height requirement?
Cook’s Cove slides currently have a 40-inch minimum. Guests under 40 inches on Castaway River must wear a provided life jacket.
Which Wild Rivers rides have a 42-inch height requirement?
Aquaconda, Bora Bora Boomerang, Tortuga, Typhoon, Tomcat Racers, Tala and Mano currently have a 42-inch minimum.
Which Wild Rivers rides require riders to be 48 inches tall?
Fiji Falls, Pelican Plunge, Pipeline, Samoan Serpent, Tiki’s Revenge, Bombay Blasters and Tahitian Toucan currently require riders to be at least 48 inches tall.
Does Wild Rivers have a lazy river?
Yes. Castaway River is a 1,700-foot lazy river with complimentary tubes.
Does Wild Rivers have a wave pool?
Yes. Shaka Bay is a 25,000-square-foot wave pool.
What rides can younger kids do at Wild Rivers?
Cook’s Cove and Kontiki Cove are designed for younger children. Eligibility for individual slides depends on the posted height and safety requirements.
Does Wild Rivers provide life jackets?
Yes. Child-size life jackets are provided free near Shaka Bay and Castaway River. Guests may also bring their own U.S. Coast Guard-certified life jackets.
Does Wild Rivers have lockers?
Yes. Medium and large lockers are available first come, first served with all-day unlimited access.
Does Wild Rivers have restaurants?
Yes. Current Wild Rivers information lists Pacific Grille, Mustang Bar and Grill and Island Sweets, along with concession carts and Bungalow 5.
Can you bring chairs to Wild Rivers?
Yes. Wild Rivers currently permits personal chairs and also provides more than 2,000 chairs and chaise lounges throughout the park.