| Birch Bay Waterslides | |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Where the fun always shines! |
| Location | Birch Bay, Washington, United States |
| Operated by | GMAP |
| Previous names | Birch Bay Waterpark |
| Operating season | June–September |
| Status | Operating |
| Area | 13.06 acres (5.29 hectacres) |
| Website | https://www.birchbaywaterslides.net/ |
The Birch Bay Waterslides is a water park in Birch Bay, WA operated by Global Management Amusement Professionals (GMAP). It is the only water park in Whatcom County and one of five in Washington State. [1] [2]
The water park was built in 1985 amidst the wake of tourism from Canadians into Whatcom County, and is a big part of the community with many residents and tourists alike spend summer days there with their families. [3]
On August 25, 2023, an incident at the water park occurred. A man going down one of the slides known as “Hairpin”, when he ran into a broken splash guard panel and severely lacerated both of his legs. Eyewitnesses described the scene as “chaotic ” and “gruesome”. The park was sued, subsequently closed, stripped of its permits, and underwent renovations to address safety concerns. The park remained closed until June 2025 when it reopened after nearly two years and prepared to celebrate the 40th anniversary. [4] [5] [6]
The water park features 6 total waterslides:
The water park also has 3 separate pools for swimming, including a kiddie pool, a normal beach-entry swimming pool, and a hot tub. [7]
Birch Bay Waterslides has a gift shop, various seating areas, volleyball and basketball courts, and many concessions for food. [8]