Cowabunga Bay water park in Henderson is closing permanently, while Cowabunga Canyon in Summerlin will stay open for 2027

What happened

Cowabunga Bay, the Henderson water park that has drawn families every summer since 2014, is closing permanently. The Las Vegas Sun reported that the park made the announcement Wednesday morning in a Spanish-language story. The closure ends what the park described as a 12-year run.

The decision does not affect Cowabunga Canyon, the company's water park in Summerlin. According to the Sun, the park said Cowabunga Canyon will keep operating during the 2027 season.

What the park told customers

An email to customers

The park shared the news in an email to customers, the Sun reported. In it, the park thanked every visitor, family and team member who had been part of its 12 years. The email confirmed that the Henderson park will close for good.

A longer letter online

A longer letter on the park's website was signed as coming from the Cowabunga family. It called the closure a difficult decision and said the choice was not made lightly. The letter did not say what led to the closure, according to the Sun.

The letter acknowledged that the news may disappoint families who had made the park part of their summer traditions. It recalled children riding their first water slide and families who returned year after year. It also said that while the park's time in Henderson is ending, its story in Las Vegas is far from over.

What it means for pass holders and ticket buyers

Passes, refunds and gift cards

The park has posted a list of frequently asked questions for affected customers. The Sun reported that the list covers 2027 season passes, combo passes, payment plans, refunds, unused tickets and gift cards. Customers with any of these can look there for the park's answers.

The park pointed visitors to cowabungavegas.com and its social media accounts for future announcements. Those are the channels the park named for further updates.

Will any rides move to Summerlin?

One question in the FAQ asks whether any Cowabunga Bay attractions will move to Cowabunga Canyon. According to the Sun, the park answered that it has no updates to share at this time. That question remains open.

What happens to the Henderson site

The park said the Henderson facilities will be maintained and protected while the owners evaluate plans for the property's future, the Sun reported. The park did not describe any specific plan for the site. For more on how residents have responded, see our coverage of how Henderson locals reacted to the closure.

Readers can find more news about local businesses and gathering places in our community section. The park has said future announcements will come through its website and social media.

What to watch next

• Any decision by the owners on future plans for the Henderson property, which the park said will be maintained and protected in the meantime.
• Whether any Cowabunga Bay attractions move to Cowabunga Canyon in Summerlin. The park said it has no updates to share yet.
• Further announcements on cowabungavegas.com and the park's social media accounts.
• Cowabunga Canyon's 2027 season, during which the park said the Summerlin water park will keep operating.