Silverwood Boulder Beach vs Silverwood Theme Park
A side-by-side look at two water parks — rides, prices, amenities, and which one fits your trip.
Which Park Is Right for You?
Quick verdicts based on what each park offers.
Amenities Compared
What each park offers, side by side.
| Feature | Silverwood Boulder Beach | Silverwood Theme Park |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | ||
| Arcade |
Only at Silverwood Boulder Beach
- wave pool
- cabana rentals
Only at Silverwood Theme Park
- Arcade
- roller coasters
- family rides
- thrill rides
Both parks share 1 amenities including Parking.
About Each Park
Silverwood Boulder Beach
Idaho
Boulder Beach is the water park side of Silverwood Theme Park, Idaho's largest amusement destination. This outdoor water park sits right next to the main theme park in the pine forests of North Idaho, giving you mountain views while you're getting soaked. The centerpiece is Ripcurl Bay, a massive wave pool that generates 4-foot waves every few minutes. Kids absolutely lose their minds here, and honestly, so do most adults. The lazy river winds around a good chunk of the park, perfect for floating between attractions or just zoning out on a hot day. For slides, you've got options ranging from gentle family rafting rides to some legitimately intense tube slides that'll get your heart pumping. The kids area is solid with smaller slides, water features, and shallow pools that work great for toddlers and younger kids. Since this is attached to Silverwood's main theme park, you can actually buy combo tickets to hit both parks in the same day, which is a pretty sweet deal if you've got the energy. The mountain setting means it can get chilly in the evenings, even in summer, so plan accordingly. Parking is shared with the main theme park and it's free, but get there early on busy days because this place packs out. The food situation is typical water park fare but decent quality. Pro tip: if you're doing the combo ticket, hit the water park in the afternoon when it's hottest, then migrate to the dry rides as it cools down.…
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Idaho
Silverwood Theme Park in northern Idaho pulls off something most parks can't manage - seamlessly combining a full theme park with Boulder Beach water park all in one admission. You'll spend the morning bombing down water slides, then walk over to ride Tremors, one of the best wooden coasters in the Northwest. Boulder Beach itself is solid for families, with a decent lazy river that actually moves at a good pace and a multi-level play structure that keeps kids busy for hours. The water slides range from gentle tube slides perfect for younger kids to some legitimate thrill slides that'll get your heart pumping. What really works here is the flexibility. Hot afternoon? Hit the water park. Want to dry off? Head back to the rides. The park doesn't feel massive, which is actually a good thing - you're not walking miles between attractions, and parents can easily keep track of kids who want to bounce between the wet and dry sides. Silverwood draws a lot of families from Spokane and the Idaho panhandle, so it gets busy on summer weekends but rarely feels overcrowded. The food situation is typical theme park fare - nothing amazing but plenty of options when you need fuel. Pro tips: bring water shoes since the pavement gets scorching hot, and if you're planning to do both sides of the park, start with the rides in the morning when lines are shorter, then hit Boulder Beach when the afternoon heat kicks in. This place shines…
Read the full Silverwood Theme Park guide →Ready to visit Silverwood Boulder Beach?