Admission: Free to enter Amusement Park and there are many purchase options to use our rides. Everyone must pay to enter Water World. Guests who are wheelchair-bound and cannot use the water attractions and infants under 1 year old (who are not going to use water areas) do not pay admission.
Brochure/Rates: If you would like a Waldameer brochure, please click here to email us your mailing address. Please click here to view Waldameer & Water World pricing.
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Carry In Items/Food & Beverages: You can bring your own food and drinks into Waldameer & Water World. Personal portable grills cannot be used directly on picnic tabletop/counter-top surfaces or in Water World. Beer only permitted in picnic areas of amusement park, not on the Midway or in Water World. (NOTE: no alcohol of any kind allowed in/on Park property during Firework Days & Holidays) For the safety of our Guests, we reserve the right to inspect all coolers, picnic baskets and other containers brought into either the amusement park or Water World. No glass containers permitted. No loud boom boxes/stereos permitted in Waldameer & Water World.
Credit Cards & ATM’s: Waldameer accepts VISA/MasterCard/Discover – Guests may use these cards for purchases at all Ticket Booths, Gift House, Swim Shop and all Food Stands. We do not cash or accept personal checks. Two ATMs are available, located in our SkeeBall Alley and main Gift House.
Dress Code: Waldameer’s dress code is designed to maintain the park's family atmosphere. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times, except when in Water World. The park does not allow unruly behavior, profanity, obscene gestures or statements, running, or clothing with inappropriate language or graphics. Guests using Water World must wear proper swim suit attire as defined by the PA Health Department. Waldameer & Water World is a family-friendly facility and reserves the right to remove anyone who refuses to comply with the above summarized dress code.
Entertainment – FREE: Daily Musical Shows at the Showtime Theatre, Weekend Karaoke (July 10 – August 22) and holiday Fireworks.
First Aid: Two locations, in the Park Office (gray building next to Paratrooper) for the amusement park and the waterpark office located on the backside of the Bath House adjacent to the Comet in Water World.
Line Jumping: You must enter the line at the end. Guests are not allowed to: leave and return for any reason; hold a spot for someone else; join someone already in line; jump any fences or chains; nor cut through the line. Violations of these rules may result in your loss of ride and slide privileges or expulsion. Please respect others and don't line jump.
Lockers for Guest Use: Self-Serve Single Turn Lockers – located in the first booth north of SkeeBall Alley in the amusement park and in Water World on the west end of Bath House. All Day Rental Lockers – located in the amusement park outside of the Swim Shop and in Water World on the south side of the Bath House.
Lost Children: Before your visit or upon arrival, plan a meeting spot. If you lose your child, find the nearest Waldameer Employee. We will then give a description over the Park’s walkie-talkie system to our 30 experienced staff members located throughout both parks. Lost children are found quickly.
Lost & Found: Two locations, in the Park Office (gray building next to Paratrooper) for the amusement park and the waterpark office located on the backside of the Bath House adjacent to the Comet in Water World. Waldameer is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
Not Allowed into Park:
- No Glass Containers
- No Liquor or Wine
- No Weapons or Sharp Objects
- No Clothing with inappropriate language or graphics
- No Profanity, Unruly Behavior, Running
- No Bikes, Skateboards, Rollerblades, Wheeled Shoes
- No Bare feet (except Water World)
- No Smoking (except in designated areas)
- No loud boom boxes/stereos
Paging Policy: We do not page for Guests.
Parking: All Parking is Free! We ask that you please do not leave any valuables in your car. Waldameer will not be responsible for damage or loss to personal property.
Pets: Your furry friends are permitted in Park on short leash (under 6ft) and kept in control. You must clean up any pet messes.
Rain Policy & Inclement Weather: Some rides and slides may close temporarily during periods of heavy rain, high winds or lightning. These attractions re-open once the weather has cleared. Rain Checks are not offered.
Rest Rooms: The amusement park has four locations: under the Park Office, next to the Dodgems, by Middle I picnic grove and inside Rainbow Gardens. Water World’s restrooms are located inside the Bath House. (NOTE: the Restrooms inside Rainbow Gardens and next to Middle I grove are only open on busy days)
Rider Safety Guidelines: Pennsylvania State laws and ride manufacturers regulate attraction’s accessibility. Restrictions are based on height and size requirements as well as health guidelines. Please follow these rules to ensure a safe experience for you and others. Observe the rider requirements posted at each ride. Please observe the ride in operation to decide if the ride is suitable for you or your family. Click here for list of height restrictions.
Rider Responsibility: Pennsylvania Law states that riders of amusement and waterpark attractions are responsible for obeying rules and acting responsibly. Click here for the PA Amusement Rider Safety and Liability Act.
Riders – Disabled/Physically Challenged Guests: Most attractions and facilities are accessible. In order to go on an attraction, you must be mentally alert, able to hold on as required without any assistance and be able to enter and exit a vehicle without any help from Waldameer staff. Attractions have restrictions based on height and/or size as well as physical or medical conditions. Signs are posted at the entrance to each attraction that gives you guidelines about restrictions and safety. Please follow these rules to ensure a safe experience for you and others. Decide before your ride. Watch the ride in operation and read all warnings before you determine whether a particular ride is suitable for you.
Click here to read our Accessibility Guide.
Riders – Guests with Temporary Disability: Such as broken limbs, casts, sprains or pregnancy, are required to have a "Ride Release Form" to ride any ride or enter Water World. "Ride Release Forms" can be obtained at the Ticket Booths and the Park office. Organized picnics will have them at their registration tables.
Smoking Policy: Waldameer is Smoke Free, except in five designated areas: next to the Steel Dragon, in front of the Ali Baba, next to the exit of the Sea Dragon, behind the Fudge Kitchen and across from the corner of the Bathhouse in Water World. Click here to refer to the Park Map.
Strollers & Wagons: Adult strollers and convenient pull-behind carry wagons are available for rent at our Ticket Booths next to our Merry-Go-Round ride. They are located in the first booth North of the Skeeball Alley.
