Fremont Water Park Reopens For Holiday

The City of Fremont has reopened Aqua Adventure Waterpark for the Memorial Day weekend stretch, bringing back the city-run attraction as summer programming begins in Central Park. Aqua Adventure is a 3-acre waterpark on Lake Elizabeth with water slides, a pool and a lazy river, according to the city’s attractions page. The park’s website says the 2026 season reopens in May and directs visitors to buy tickets online and check same-day hours before arriving. The reopening gives Fremont a public outdoor water venue as residents head into the long holiday weekend. ### Where is the water park, and what is reopening? Aqua Adventure is located at 40500 Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont, next to other Central Park recreation facilities, according to the city and the park’s visitor information page. The city describes it as a 3-acre waterpark on Lake Elizabeth in Central Park. The park’s attractions include multiple water slides, a pool and a lazy river, the city says. (goaquaadventure.com) Aqua Adventure’s website also promotes birthday parties, picnics and field trips, underscoring that the site operates as both a public day-use water park and a programmed recreation venue. ### What hours should visitors expect over the holiday period? Aqua Adventure’s FAQ page says the park operates from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (goaquaadventure.com) Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The same page says more dates may be added depending on weather and that visitors should check back for special hours and discount days. The park website says the 2026 season reopened in May, while the FAQ page says weekend operations begin in late May before daily operations later in the season. (goaquaadventure.com) Because the site also tells visitors that hours can change, the city is directing guests to confirm the day’s schedule online before they go. ### What rides and family features are available? The City of Fremont says Aqua Adventure offers multiple water slides, a pool and a lazy river. (goaquaadventure.com) The FAQ page adds that the park includes four slides on the Fortress of Fun, smaller slides in Bucket Bay, the Oasis Pool, the Lazy River and Lil’ Squirts, a splash pad without standing water. Pool depths range from 1 foot to 4 feet, according to the FAQ page. (goaquaadventure.com) The site says Bucket Bay is 1 foot deep, the Lazy River is 3 feet, the Splash Pool is 3½ feet, and the Oasis Pool ranges from 3½ to 4 feet. ### What safety and supervision rules are in place? Aqua Adventure says height rules are enforced on its slides. The FAQ page says riders must be at least 48 inches tall for the four slides on the Fortress of Fun and at least 36 inches tall for the smaller Bucket Bay slides. (goaquaadventure.com) The park also sets supervision rules for children. Aqua Adventure says any child under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (goaquaadventure.com) The site says bathing suits used on the slides must be free of grommets, and it notes that all guests must pay admission, including non-swimmers entering the park. The City of Fremont’s parks and recreation pages say Aqua Adventure is part of the city’s recreation system, and the jobs page lists openings for “guest services” and “water safety teams” for the 2026 hiring season. (goaquaadventure.com) That indicates seasonal staffing includes personnel focused on water safety as the park resumes operations. ### Can visitors buy food, and what should they not bring? (goaquaadventure.com) Aqua Adventure says food is sold inside the park. The FAQ page lists snacks at the Sun Shop and Snack and Smoothie Shack, and says Laguna Grill serves meals including a wider food menu. The same page says outside food is not allowed inside the park. Visitors looking for tickets, directions, discounts or updated operating times are being directed to the park’s website and FAQ pages, which carry the city’s posted information for the 2026 season. (fremont.gov) (goaquaadventure.com) (goaquaadventure.com)