Paso Robles’ Ravine Waterpark

Table of Contents

• About the Ravine
• The Waterslides
• A Day at the Waterpark

About the Ravine

For a classic summer experience, complete with sun, fun and soaring waterslides, head to the Ravine Waterpark in Paso Robles. This splashy playground brings family fun to the heart of wine country, close to tasting rooms and golf courses at the intersection of Airport Road and Highway 46 East. The Ravine Paso Robles opened in 2007 and new rides are added regularly—including the Sidewinder, which debuted in 2021. You’ll also find a wave pool, lazy river, toddler splash pads and slides galore. You can also rent a cabana and beat the heat in your own private oasis. Swing by the Tiki Bar and Grill for snacks and drinks. Whether you spend a day or snag a season pass, Ravine Waterpark promises short lines and serious splash-filled thrills.

Water Slides & More

The Ravine Waterpark is home to the best beaches, biggest pools and speediest slides in Paso Robles. Here’s your guide to the park’s top attractions.

Sidewinder

New in 2021, the Sidewinder takes you on a twisting, turning, adrenaline-charged voyage through an enclosed tube. It’s a smooth, super-fast ride that’s a popular addition at this Paso Robles waterpark. 

Insider Information

• Minimum height for riders: 42 inches
• Maximum weight for riders: 300 pounds
• No denim, hats, glasses, rivets, buttons, hard metal, plastic ornaments or swim booties allowed

Thunder Run

The stomach-dropping Thunder Run, introduced in 2016, towers nearly seven stories above the Paso Robles landscape and crosses three dramatic dips during its 300-foot drop. Groups of two to four riders cruise the course on a jumbo inner tube before splash-landing in a 75-foot lagoon.

Insider Information

• Minimum height for riders: 48 inches
• Maximum weight per raft: 700 pounds
• Swimsuits only
• No sunglasses, hats, sharp jewelry, hard metal or plastic ornaments allowed

Quadzilla

The Ravine water park opened Quadzilla in 2014, introducing a supersonic, five-story ride that lets friends and family race down a four-lane liquid track. You’ll climb 91 steps to a starting platform before taking the plunge. From there, it’s 300 fast-moving feet to the finish line. 

 Insider Information

• Minimum height for riders: 42 inches
• Maximum weight for riders: 280 pounds
• One rider allowed per tube
• Swimsuits only
• No sunglasses, hats, jewelry, hard metal or plastic ornaments allowed

Anaconda & Viper

Whether you choose the red route or the yellow, you’ll grab a tube and rocket down 325 feet of swerving, open-flume slides before skimming into a quiet catch pool. Then, you can hop out and repeat the ride or take a relaxing float down the lazy river.

Insider Information

• Minimum height for riders: 48 inches (or 42 inches with a life vest)
• Maximum weight for riders: 250 pounds
• Single-tube rides only
• No denim, hats, glasses, rivets, buttons, hard metal, plastic ornaments or swim booties allowed

Kamikaze 

This swift, simple ride starts atop a five-story slide. The screaming-fast route delivers you to a flat pool in about three seconds, making it one of the speediest water slides in Paso Robles.

 Insider Information

• Minimum height for riders: 48 inches
• Maximum weight for riders: 280 pounds
• Single riders only
• Swimsuits only 
• No denim, t-shirts, tank tops, rash guards, swim booties, sunglasses, hats, jewelry hard metal or plastic ornaments allowed 

Vertigo

Vertigo was built for the bold and the brave. You’ll start by sliding down an enclosed, 35-foot-long tube that shoots riders into a large bowl. After a few spins, gravity takes hold. You’ll finish the adventure by dropping into a swirling pool that’s eight feet deep.

Insider Information

• Minimum height for riders: 48 inches
• Maximum weight for riders: 280 pounds
• Single riders only
• Swimsuits only
• No denim, t-shirts, tank tops, rash guards, swim booties, sunglasses, hats, jewelry hard metal or plastic ornaments allowed 

Kickback Kreek (a.k.a. Lazy River)

Steep slides and blazing speed not your style? Ravine Waterpark’s Kickback Kreek is for you. This leisurely, lazy river ride winds under bridges, through brilliant gardens and along tree-shaded paths, for a low-key experience that’s treasured by kids and adults alike.

Insider Information

• Enter the Kreek only at stairways
• All riders must float on an inner tube

• One rider allowed per tube

Calypso Bay Wave Pool

Calypso Bay is a 195,000-gallon wave pool for tubers, swimmers and guests looking to splash in the swells. Expect a zero-depth entry and waters that expand to 4.5 feet deep, plus 2.5-foot-tall waves that move through in 10-minute cycles. When it’s time to rest, stretch out on the sandy beach, relax on the wraparound sun deck, or lounge in the shade of pool-view palapas.

Insider Information

• Guests under 48 inches tall must wear life vests, per Cal OSHA
• Guests under 42 inches tall must be accompanied by a parent or responsible guardian, per Cal OSHA
• Adults with children must be within arm’s reach of the child
• Only Ravine-issued flotation devices are allowed in the wave pool

Tadpool

Tots and their parents love this child-friendly attraction that’s designed for safe splashing and family fun. A spacious sun deck frames the 9,000-square-foot wading pool, which has a zero-depth entry and extends to two feet in depth. You’ll also enjoy play structures, multiple slides and the famous Big Squirt splash zone. 

Insider Information

• Maximum height for Tadpool slide riders: 52 inches
• Single riders only on all slides
• No sunglasses, denim, hard objects or jewelry allowed on rides 

Day in the Sun

This summer, soak up the sun and make lasting memories at the Ravine Waterpark Paso Robles. Here are some tips to help you plan a great trip.  

Tickets

Purchase your Ravine water park tickets and reserve cabana space.

Food

When you spend a full day at the Ravine Waterpark, you’ll surely work up an appetite. While no outside food or drinks are permitted (and clear water bottles only, please), several park restaurants cater to all tastes. 

• Tiki Bar and Grill: Tucked near the park entrance, this outdoor cafe features plenty of oak-shaded seating and live music on summer Saturdays. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza slices and other comfort-food favorites, along with cool drinks (including beer and wine), smoothies and ice cream treats.
• The Sandbar: Set closer to the water features and fun, this casual window serves burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and drinks.
• Sidewinder Ice Cream Booth: On hot summer days, this booth dishes up Dreyer’s by the cup or cone, plus shakes, malts, shaved ice, smoothies and more.

Parking

• For free Ravine parking, enter near Barney Schwartz Park and use the lot on the south side of Highway 46.
• ADA, cabana and preferred parking are available to the north of Highway 46, near the park’s front entrance. Spaces are $5 per day. (Please note, these spaces fill quickly on busy days.)

Cabana Rentals

Ravine Paso Robles rents private cabanas that accommodate families and groups of 8 to 14 people. There are three sizes available throughout the water park, and each rental includes full-day cabana use plus one preferred parking spot. Cabanas have a table, chairs and plenty of shade. A server takes your food and drink orders between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., so there’s no waiting in line, and orders are delivered directly to your space. 

Cabana rates range from $149 to $189 per day (park admission and food and drink purchases are not included in the rental price). These cabanas often sell out for the season, so make your reservation early! By booking in advance, you’ll also guarantee your free parking space near the park entrance. 

Amenities

If you don’t reserve a cabana, you can still arrive early and claim a free lounge chair to use throughout your stay. The Ravine offers free day use of life vests and tubes, too, and you can bring your own towels or rent them for $5 each. If you forget any essentials at home, swing by Bongo’s Beach Shop. The on-site store sells sunscreen, water toys, flip-flops, towels, snacks, goggles, swim diapers and other basics.

For fun on dry land, tee off at Jungle Treasure. The Ravine Waterpark’s new miniature golf course brings 18 holes of adventure to the Kool Vibes Event Center. It’s free to play with park admission.