Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Waterpark together form the largest theme park in the Northwest. This theme park is located in northern Idaho’s outdoor vacation paradise; Silverwood is a tourist destination in its own right. Between the attractions and the water park, there is more than enough to fill an entire day. If you’re a theme park or water park enthusiast, you may want to plan on spending two or more days in Silverwood to experience the full range of attractions and entertainment available. Combine the play at Silverwood with the richness of mountain, forest, and aquatic recreation available in Northern Idaho, and you’ve got a memorable family getaway.
It offers rides suitable for young children, children, teenagers and anyone who enjoys thrilling rides of all kinds. Silverwood is a family owned and operated facility that has been in operation since 1988. Here’s what you need to know before planning your visit to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park in Northern Idaho.
Fun Things to Do at Idaho’s Silverwood Theme Park
On the Silverwood theme park side, you’ll find wooden and steel roller coasters, a water raft ride, a Ferris wheel, carnival games, and a whole section dedicated to toddler-friendly attractions and entertainment. There are restaurants, bars and sweet shops. Entertainment ranges from live music to magic shows. On the side of the Boulder Beach water park, there are all kinds of slides that combine height, width, and twists and turns. There are wave pools, a lazy river for floating, and areas to splash and play for kids.
Finally, there are many rest areas and opportunities to enjoy a cold drink or a treat.
Where is Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park?
Silverwood Theme Park is located in Athol, Idaho, 15 miles north of Coeur d’Alene along Highway 95. The park is on the west side of the highway. The parking lot and RV park are on the east side. The two sections are connected by a pedestrian tunnel that runs under Highway 95.
27843 N. Hwy 95
Athol, ID 83801
How to get to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park
The closest major airport to Silverwood and North Idaho is in Spokane, Washington. An Amtrak train station is located in nearby Sandpoint, Idaho.
When to go to Silverwood theme park and Boulder Beach water park
Silverwood theme park’s busiest season runs from late May to early September, when it is open daily. In early May and later in September, the park remains open, but only on weekends. Silverwood Theme Park turns into Scarywood in October to celebrate Halloween. During this time, the park adds several haunted attractions and monster zones for additional thrills and chills. Scarywood Haunted Nights in Silverwood are open most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights during October.
Plan your trip to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park
You won’t regret planning a trip to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park. If you only come for the day, you will enjoy tons of fun, entertainment and excitement. Make your visit to Silverwood theme park part of a multi-day Northern Idaho vacation and you’ll be able to enjoy multiple days of fun indoors and out, on lakes and mountains, as well as the theme park and waterslides.
