Fremont Water Park Reopens for Memorial Day

The City of Fremont’s Aqua Adventure Waterpark reopened for the 2026 season on Memorial Day weekend, giving East Bay families a local option for the three-day holiday. The city said in a May 15 community newsletter that the park would kick off its summer season May 23-25 in Central Park. Aqua Adventure’s website also says the park would reopen in May 2026 and lists the facility at 40500 Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont. The reopening follows the park’s annual seasonal closure and comes as city recreation officials begin their summer programming. ### Which water park reopened in Fremont, and where is it? Aqua Adventure Waterpark is the facility that reopened, and the park is owned and operated by the City of Fremont. The city’s attractions page describes it as a 3-acre waterpark on Lake Elizabeth in Central Park, while the waterpark’s own site lists its address as 40500 Paseo Padre Parkway. Central Park is one of Fremont’s main recreation hubs, and the city says the waterpark sits next to other park amenities. (content.govdelivery.com) The city’s parks page lists the Fremont Skate Park as adjacent to Aqua Adventure, placing the waterpark within a broader cluster of summer recreation sites. ### When did the 2026 season start? The City of Fremont said in its May 15, 2026 newsletter that Aqua Adventure was “kicking off the summer season” on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. (fremont.gov) That timing puts the reopening at the start of the holiday weekend on Saturday, May 23. Aqua Adventure’s website separately says the park would “reopen May 2026,” confirming the seasonal return, though the city newsletter provides the specific dates. (fremont.gov) The same newsletter language mirrors the city’s public message that the park is a family destination for the long weekend. ### What does the park offer once it opens? The City of Fremont says Aqua Adventure includes multiple water slides, a pool and a lazy river. (content.govdelivery.com) Older city descriptions and park materials also refer to attractions including Bucket Bay and the Lil Squirts splash area, underscoring the park’s focus on children and families. Aqua Adventure’s website says birthday packages, field trips and picnic options are available, alongside standard admission. (goaquaadventure.com) The park is also selling 2026 season passes, according to its homepage. ### How much does it cost to go? Aqua Adventure’s ticket page lists 2026 general admission for guests 48 inches and over at $26.99 for non-residents and $24.99 for Fremont residents. (fremont.gov) Junior admission for guests under 48 inches is listed at $21.99 for non-residents and $19.99 for residents, while children age 3 and under are $4.00. The City of Fremont also offers a discounted four-pack of general admission tickets through its scholarship-related registration page. (goaquaadventure.com) That page lists the package at $29, valued at $99.96, and says pickup is available at City Hall during business hours. ### What should visitors know before heading over Memorial Day weekend? (goaquaadventure.com) Aqua Adventure’s website says hours and operating dates can change because of weather, maintenance, park buyouts or maximum capacity. The FAQ page lists standard hours as 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, while noting that visitors should check for special hours and updates. (fremont.gov) The park’s rules page says swimwear is required and that a limited number of public shade structures are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The site also says guests can buy daily tickets, rent cabanas and sign up for swim lessons through the 2026 season. The City of Fremont said season passes, daily tickets, birthday packages, swim lessons and cabana rentals were already available as of May 15. (goaquaadventure.com) For Memorial Day weekend visitors, the next step is to check Aqua Adventure’s posted hours and ticketing pages before arriving at 40500 Paseo Padre Parkway. (content.govdelivery.com) (goaquaadventure.com)