Wild Waves Theme & Water Park · Operating · 1997
Ferris Wheel
Observation wheel · Enchanted Village · 65 ft
A classic Ferris wheel with views across the Puget Sound foothills and the water park.
At a glance
Key facts for Ferris Wheel.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Observation wheel
Opened
1997
Height
65 ft
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Ferris Wheel.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Observation wheel
- family
- observation-wheel
Height
65 ft
Highlighted stat for Ferris Wheel
Spec sheet
Subtype
Observation wheel
Specs source: wildwaves.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Ferris Wheel.
Timeline
1997
Ferris Wheel opens
Background
The Ferris Wheel has turned above Federal Way for decades — a slow observation spin between Timberhawk's wood and the Wild Waves water slides.
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Sources & official links
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- Ferris Wheel — official ride pagewildwaves.com(opens in a new tab)
- Wild Waves Theme & Water Park — official sitewildwaves.com(opens in a new tab)
- Wild Waves Theme & Water Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Wild Waves Theme & Water Park rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Wild Waves Theme & Water Park · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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