Elitch Gardens · Operating
Barefootin' Bay
Kids water play · Island Kingdom
A kids' water-play structure with mini slides, sprayers, and a tipping bucket — formerly Hook's Lagoon.
At a glance
Key facts for Barefootin' Bay.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Kids water play
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Barefootin' Bay.
Ride profile
Water ride · Kids water play
- family
- kids
- water
Experience
Kids water play
Specs source: elitchgardens.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Barefootin' Bay.
Timeline
Barefootin' Bay operating
Background
Barefootin' Bay is Island Kingdom's preschool splash pad — mini slides, ground sprayers, and a tipping bucket that dumps on the play structure.
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Sources & official links
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- Barefootin' Bay — official ride pageelitchgardens.com(opens in a new tab)
- Elitch Gardens — official siteelitchgardens.com(opens in a new tab)
- Elitch Gardens on Coaster AtlasPark page
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