After reading all these recent negative reviews here, we were hesitant to go but fortunately, by following some helpful tips, we had a great time: *Buy your general admission tickets at your local community center for $20 each at www.seattle.gov/parks/centers.asp. *Try to go on a weekday (we went on Friday) & it's very important to arrive at least 15 minutes before they open (we got there at 9:45 am). You'll be able to get a good parking spot, avoid lines for the popular rides, etc. *Bring towels, appropriate swim wear, aquasocks/flip flops, plastic bag for wet clothes, sunblock, & cash for parking, lockers & food stands. *Since no outside food/beverages are permitted, bring a refillable water bottle & fill them up at the fountains in the park. Pack food in a cooler & return to your car for a lunch break. *If you eat food at the park, it's going to be overpriced, greasy standard fair food but what can you expect. There's a Subway? stand for those avoiding deep fried foods. Eat earlier than everyone else to avoid the long lines. We ate at 11:30am & we had absolutely no wait time. Plus, condiments were freshly stocked & staff were still pleasant, etc. *When you get there, go straight to locker rental because a line builds fast. If you really need to, you can avoid lockers if you parked nearby or if you avoid bringing in valuable items. *Reserve your beach chairs by the wave pool (just lay your towels or other non-valuable items on them). *Go on the ride attractions first since it's cooler in the morning. Eat lunch/rest & then go on the more popular water attractions which require inner tubes. *Avoid expensive inner tube rental by using the free tubes provided for each ride (before the wait time gets too long). *Avoid the bathrooms right near the entrance/exit of the park since they are the busiest & thus the dirtiest. ***Most of all, have a positive attitude & enjoy being with your family & friends!
Pros: Fun rides, great lifeguard staff
Cons: All the little kids in the wave pool made me wary of the possible presense of urine. Eee!
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