The water-slide complex at Raging Waters Los Angeles in San Dimas, California
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Raging Waters Los Angeles

California's Largest Water Park, San Dimas

111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas, CA 91773

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3sources

Age

All Ages

Cost

$$$

Day-pass ticket pricing varies by season; check the official Raging Waters website for current rates.

Access

Wheelchair OK

Paved walkways throughout the 60-acre park. Most attractions require climbing stairs.

Equipment

Photos OK

Phantom voicesPhantom footstepsEquipment malfunction

Raging Waters' paranormal lore circulates almost entirely among park employees and security staff and is not part of the daytime visitor experience. Reports cluster in the Wave Cove area and the former first-aid building, now used as a freezer storage area near the lower plaza food service. Employees know the back-of-house area informally as "the Dungeon."

Nighttime staff describe in-park telephones in the Wave Cove area ringing at unusual hours, with static and no caller on the line when security responds. Security personnel investigating ringing phones have reportedly found the receiver swinging as if recently dropped. The voice of a young girl asking for help has been reported on the line by some security staff.

After-hours staff walking through the upper pavilion food court area report being called by name and hearing running footsteps approach from behind. No visual apparitions are reported in the canonical version of the legend.

The specific child drowning at the heart of the lore is not clearly documented in published news archives, and the story should be treated as park-side oral tradition rather than verified incident history. Hauntbound notes that the Shadowlands-era narrative speculates about the location of an old first-aid station being repurposed for cold storage; this is a plausible source for staff discomfort about the area independent of any paranormal explanation.

Plan Your Visit

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Self-Guided Visit

Water Park Day Visit

Visit Raging Waters Los Angeles, a 60-acre water park in San Dimas operating since 1983. The Wave Cove and surrounding areas referenced in regional ghost lore are part of normal daytime park operation.

Duration:
6 hr
Days:
Seasonal; check the official website for current operating dates

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raging_Waters
  2. 2.ragingwaters.com
  3. 3.983thesnake.com/voice-of-drowned-girl-said-to-be-heard-at-california-water-park

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raging Waters Los Angeles family-friendly?
A standard daytime water park visit suitable for all ages. The associated paranormal lore is not part of the park's daytime experience and is referenced only in staff folklore. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Raging Waters Los Angeles?
Day-pass ticket pricing varies by season; check the official Raging Waters website for current rates.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Raging Waters Los Angeles wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Raging Waters Los Angeles is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Paved walkways throughout the 60-acre park. Most attractions require climbing stairs..