A brand-new area of Water World is coming in 2026!

Summit Canyon captures the beauty and adventurous spirit of Colorado’s great outdoors, featuring:

• Exciting new thrill attractions,

• An improved experience for families and children,

• Expanded, modern amenities,

• And a whole new way to play!

There’s no time to hibernate – get your 2026 Season Pass today to join us for all the fun.

Stay tuned to this page and our social media channels as we release more information.

Trail Notes:
November 4, 2025

Get ready, explorers: the first map of Summit Canyon has been released!

Get ready to trek over tumbling waters, rush down avalanche-speed slides, unwind by peaceful shores, and discover new ways to play in Colorado’s biggest waterpark.

There’s more than meets the eye on this map, but you’ll have to wait and see what adventures lie ahead.

A 2D rendering of the Summit Canyon area showing the location of pools and slides.

A 2D rendering of Critter Cove. Five slides are located at the upper edge of the pool; seating surrounds the lower end; and the middle of the pool features a variety of spray and tipping features.

Trail Notes:
November 26, 2025

Your journey through Summit Canyon begins at Basecamp, the perfect place to settle in and prepare for adventure.

Here, you can set up camp poolside or in a private cabin while young adventurers explore Critter Cove.

This playful pool ranges from 0” to 24” deep, inviting toddlers and children of all ages to delight in spray-play features, tipping surprises, and five pint-sized slides surrounded by the curious critters of the Rocky Mountains.

When you’re ready for more adventure, follow the trail to climb further up Summit Canyon. There, new challenges and well-earned rewards await. Stay tuned for what comes next…

Trail Notes:
December 12, 2025

Congratulations, you’ve made it halfway through Summit Canyon! At this mid-mountain post, the choice is yours: action or relaxation.

Adventurers can test their skills at Creekside Crossing, navigating their way through rope vines, floating logs, and lily pads in a splashtastic obstacle course. Nearby, the Puddle Dunker offers another fun challenge with three in-water basketball hoops.

Ready to recharge instead? Enjoy a mountain mocktail or a summer spirit from the comfort of your lounge chair or soak in the tranquil waters and natural scenery of Emerald Lake, the perfect place to unwind.

When it’s time to brave Summit Canyon’s biggest thrills, the trail continues ahead…

The Emerald Lake leisuer pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas. A short distance away, the Creekside Crossing obstacle course offers a challenge for all ages and borders the Puddle Dunker pool with three in-water basketball hoops.

This close-up of the upper portion of Summit Canyon shows the Lookout Tower complex, featuring four waterslides.

Trail Notes:
December 19, 2025

You’ve arrived at last – welcome to the top of Summit Canyon! Now, it’s time to climb the Lookout Tower – the tallest point in Water World – to reach the launchpad of four adrenaline-soaked waterslides.

Begin your descent with Runoff Rapids. Towering walls and near-zero gravity make this tube ride feel like you’re rushing down one of Colorado’s mighty rivers.

Next up is Marmot Mayhem, a two-person tube ride that is the only one of its kind in Colorado. You’ll scamper through spinning turns, twisting tunnels, and two enclosed helixes celebrating marmots’ mischievous spirit.

Brave adventurers can also take on the Columbine Cascade. Inspired by Colorado’s state flower, this body slide is no walk in the meadow – bold turns and high speeds make this a heart-racing ride you won’t want to miss.

And for the truly fearless, there’s Aspen Falls. This pulse-pounding body slide features Denver’s only drop-capsule, sending riders plummeting down like a mountain waterfall.

Whether you’re drawn to the high speeds of Summit Canyon’s highest point or the calmer shores of its lower pools, Summit Canyon promises an unforgettable adventure. And we’re just getting started – stay tuned for details on the Canyon’s new food and beverage options, cabanas, shelters, special events, and more.