Wild Mountain Waterslides vs Bunker Beach
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 | Wild Mountain Waterslides | Bunker Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Parking |
Only at Bunker Beach
- wave pool
- lazy river
- beach area
- cabana rentals
- swimming pool
- birthday party packages
- season passes
Both parks share 1 amenities including Parking.
About Each Park
Wild Mountain Waterslides
Minnesota
Wild Mountain Waterslides sits on a hillside in the scenic St. Croix River valley, making it one of the most naturally beautiful water park settings you'll find in Minnesota. The park takes full advantage of its sloped terrain with gravity-fed slides that feel faster and more thrilling than your typical flat-ground setup. The main attraction here is a collection of tube slides that wind down the hillside, giving you genuine speed and some serious airtime on the bumps. The views alone are worth the trip - you can see the St. Croix River and Wisconsin bluffs while you're waiting in line. This is very much a classic, no-frills water park that focuses on what matters most: fun slides and a great location. Don't expect elaborate theming or high-tech attractions, but do expect solid tube slides that deliver genuine thrills. The park works best for families with kids who can handle intermediate slides - there are gentler options for younger kids, but the real draw here is those hillside runs. The facility has that old-school summer vibe that's getting harder to find at newer mega-parks. Since it's built into natural terrain rather than constructed from scratch, everything feels more organic and less manufactured. Pack your own snacks if you want variety, and definitely bring water shoes since you'll be walking on natural surfaces between attractions. The best strategy is arriving right when they open to beat any crowds and get the most runs in. Summer weekends can get busy with families…
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Minnesota
Bunker Beach sits on 65 acres in Coon Rapids and feels more like a beach resort than your typical Minnesota water park. The main draw is the massive wave pool that actually generates decent waves every few minutes. Kids spend hours jumping and diving into them while parents float nearby on tubes. The lazy river winds around a good chunk of the property and takes about 15 minutes to complete if you're not stopping to grab a drink. It's wide enough that you won't get stuck behind slow floaters, which happens at smaller parks. The slide complex has something for different comfort levels. The body slides give you that stomach-drop feeling, while the tube slides let families ride together. The kids area is well thought out with smaller slides, dumping buckets, and shallow water that parents can actually sit in comfortably. What sets Bunker Beach apart is the actual beach. Real sand surrounds a swimming area that feels like you're at a lake instead of a chlorinated pool. Kids build sandcastles while parents relax on beach chairs. It's genuinely relaxing in a way most water parks aren't. The food is typical water park fare but the portions are generous. I'd recommend the nachos if you're sharing. Get there when they open at 11am during summer weekends or you'll spend the first hour hunting for chairs. The parking lot fills up fast on hot days. Cabanas book up weeks in advance for weekends but are usually available weekdays. Bring reef-safe sunscreen…
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