Zoom Flume Water Park 2026: Tickets, Hours, Prices & Map

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East Durham • Catskills • 2026 visitor planner

Build the day around the right ticket, ride height and weather window

Zoom Flume Water Park is a seasonal outdoor family water park at 20 Shady Glen Rd in East Durham, New York. A useful 2026 plan starts with the exact operating date, the correct height-based admission category, realistic ride restrictions and the park’s current food and thunderstorm rules.

Use this guide as a trip dashboard: compare current admission, see all 14 listed attractions, decide whether a cabana or season pass makes sense, check what children can actually ride, and avoid preventable problems before making the Catskills drive.

20 Shady Glen Rd (518) 239-6271 Select dates through Sept. 7 Generally 10 AM–6 PM

Zoom Flume 2026: fast answer

Regular daily admission for guests over 36 inches is currently $42.99 online or $46.99 at the park. Junior admission for guests 36 inches and under is $35.99 online or $39.99 at the park. Children age 2 and under enter free. Online daily tickets add New York sales tax and a $1.50 service fee per ticket.

Regular online $42.99 Guests over 36 inches
Junior online $35.99 36 inches & under
Age 2 & under Free Admission
Current pass $59.99 End-of-year promotion
General hours 10–6 Exact calendar controls
Group rate starts 15+ Advance reservation
Price update: Zoom Flume’s current ticket store shows the standard $84.99 2026 season pass crossed out and the End-of-Year Season Pass at $59.99 plus tax and ticketing fees. It is promotional pricing, so recheck the cart total immediately before paying.

Which admission route fits your group?

One visit

Buy the online day ticket

For most one-day visitors, buying direct online currently saves $4 per Regular or Junior ticket compared with the posted park price before tax and service fee.

Possible second visit

Compare the $59.99 pass

For a Regular guest, the promotional season pass can cost less than two separate $42.99 online admission days before taxes and fees.

Small child

Separate ticket height from ride height

The 36-inch admission threshold does not determine ride access. Individual attractions use separate 36-, 42-, 48-inch, maximum-height and weight rules.

15+ paid guests

Check group sales before checkout

Do not buy ordinary individual tickets for everyone until you compare the current group rates and the minimum three-day advance reservation requirement.

Zoom Flume ticket prices and pass choices

Regular Day Ticket

$42.99 online Over 36 inches • $46.99 park price • online purchase adds tax + $1.50 service fee.

Junior Day Ticket

$35.99 online 36 inches and under • $39.99 park price • online purchase adds tax + $1.50 service fee.

Children Age 2 & Under

Free Free admission does not remove swim-diaper, supervision or attraction-height requirements.

End-of-Year Season Pass

$59.99 Current promotional price • tax and ticketing fees extra • valid for the remainder of the season ending September 7.

Group 15–49

$37.99 Per person + tax • minimum 15 paid admissions • reserve at least three days in advance.

Group 50+

$35.99 Per person + tax • tax-exempt groups must provide proof before the event.

Zoom Flume + WildPlay

$70 Current online store lists the combined Zip n’ Slide ticket plus 2% tax and a $1.50 convenience fee per ticket.

Daily Ticket Validity

Through Sept. 7 A purchased daily ticket can be used on an operating day during the 2026 season.

Daily Ticket Refunds

Final sale Current ticket terms say daily admission sales are final because the ticket can be used on another operating day.
Current season-pass benefits: unlimited admission for the remainder of the 2026 season, guaranteed admission, 10% off merchandise and food concessions, $2 off lockers and special SMS offers.
Do the math before buying: one $59.99 promotional pass costs $17 more than one $42.99 Regular online day ticket before taxes and fees, but substantially less than two $42.99 admission days. The pass is most relevant when a second visit is realistic before September 7.

2026 season, hours and remaining event dates

June 19 Start of the published 2026 seasonal operating window.
September 7 End of the published 2026 operating season.
10 AM General posted opening time on operating days.
6 PM General posted closing time; hours can change.
Select-day warning: June 19–September 7 does not mean the park operates every day. Zoom Flume publishes a date-specific calendar. Open your exact date before paying for lodging, fuel or nonrefundable travel arrangements.

Upcoming events listed near the end of the 2026 season

Summer Beach Party

The park’s current event listing shows another Sunday Summer Beach Party. Check the event page and operating calendar for final same-day details.

Summer Beach Party

The current event list also shows a Summer Beach Party on the Sunday immediately before the published September 7 season-ending date.

Ride height and weight rules to check before promising a slide

Measure children before the trip rather than at the first queue. Zoom Flume says height and weight restrictions are strictly enforced, and scales may be used where rider weight is part of an attraction’s safety requirement.

48″ min Typhoon Twister Maximum 225 lb for one rider or 375 lb combined for two riders.
48″ min Grand Prix Splashway Three-lane racing body slide.
42″ min Rip Van Racer 316-foot dual mat-racing slide.
42″ min Ichabod Run 307-foot slide beginning roughly 36 feet above ground.
42″ min Mighty Anaconda Enclosed body slide ending at Lagoon Activity Pool.
42″ min Zoom Flume Water Slide Open body slide.
36″ min Black Vortex Max 250 lb single / 375 lb two riders. Riders 200–250 lb must ride alone.
48″ max Thrill Hill For smaller riders who are also under 100 lb.
Under 42″ Pelican Pond Shallow younger-child water-play area.
No minimum listed Riptide Cove Wave pool with gradual entry; normal supervision rules still apply.
No minimum listed Lagoon Activity Pool Gently sloping activity pool with an approximately 3-foot maximum depth.
No minimum listed Lazy River Gentle circular tube float; normal supervision requirements still apply.
Height does not guarantee access: Typhoon Twister and Black Vortex also use weight restrictions. Posted attraction signage and ride attendants make the final safety decision.

All 14 Zoom Flume attractions in the current park lineup

01

Typhoon Twister

One- or two-rider bowl slide with a 48-inch minimum and rider-weight limits.

02

Rip Van Racer

316-foot dual mat racer with a 42-inch minimum.

03

Ichabod Run

307-foot high-start slide with a 42-inch minimum.

04

Thrill Hill

Smaller-rider attraction for guests no taller than 48 inches and under 100 pounds.

05

Black Vortex

Dark enclosed tube slide with a 36-inch minimum and additional weight rules.

06

Mighty Anaconda

Enclosed twisting body slide with a 42-inch minimum.

07

Zoom Flume Water Slide

Open body slide with a 42-inch minimum.

08

Grand Prix Splashway

Three-lane racing body slide with a 48-inch minimum.

09

Riptide Cove Wave Pool

Wave pool with changing wave action and no minimum height currently listed.

10

Lagoon Activity Pool

Gently sloping pool with pop jets, waterfalls and play features.

11

Wild River

Family rafting attraction with twists, turns and a wetter group-ride experience.

12

Lazy River

A gentler tube float that works well as a recovery block between higher-energy slides.

13

Wild Water West

Themed shallow play area with interactive fountains and a smaller slide.

14

Pelican Pond

Shallow toddler and younger-child area intended for guests under 42 inches.

Mixed-age family strategy: qualified taller riders can start with Typhoon Twister, Rip Van Racer or Black Vortex while younger children begin around Lagoon Activity Pool, Wild Water West or Pelican Pond. Agree on one regrouping location before splitting up.

Eight current cabana choices and what the extra money buys

Cabana admission is separate from park admission. Current cabana listings include shade, seating, a cooler with ice and bottled water, an all-day locker, Wi-Fi on listed options and optional lunch vouchers. A $10 locker-key deposit is refundable when the key is returned.

Ramp accessible

Mountain View 1–10

$105 / $120 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Upper Wave Pool location with mountain views and ramp access.

Wave Pool ground level

Waterfront 11–14

$130 / $145 Weekday / weekend + tax + service fee

Larger-family option at ground level near the Wave Pool.

Activity Pool

Tiki 15–17

$125 / $140 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Near the Activity Pool with chairs, cooler, locker and Wi-Fi.

Wild River

Courtyard 18–19

$125 / $140 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Near the bottom of Wild River with shaded family seating.

Elevated

Overlook 20–27

$125 / $140 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Near the Activity Pool. The elevated pavilion requires stairs.

Rip Van Racer

Comfort 28–32

$115 / $130 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Located near Rip Van Racer. Stairs are required for entry.

Large setup

Grande

$140 / $155 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Lounge-style setup near Typhoon Twister and the Wave Pool with additional seating.

Large setup

Jumbo

$140 / $155 Weekday / weekend + tax + $2 service fee

Large-family option near Typhoon Twister and the Wave Pool.

Cabana cancellation rule: current checkout says cancellation or rescheduling must be made at least 24 hours before the reserved date for a 100% payment refund.
Price-check tip: use the main cabana page and final checkout total together. Pricing text inside older ticket-store descriptions can occasionally lag behind the selling price displayed elsewhere.

Food, coolers, picnic area, lockers and changing rooms

No outside food inside

Food and coolers are not allowed inside the water park.

One water bottle per guest

Current park policy allows one bottle of water per guest. Glass containers are prohibited.

Use the outside pavilion

Guests can keep packed food in the vehicle and use the covered picnic pavilion adjacent to the parking lot.

Food is sold inside

Published food options include pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, wraps, soft drinks and other snack-bar items.

Lockers

Lockers are available for an additional fee. The current season pass advertises a $2 locker discount.

Dressing rooms

Official visitor information confirms dressing rooms are available.

Disability-related dietary accommodation: current terms ask guests who require this accommodation to notify the office before visiting and provide medical documentation on arrival. With the required documentation, one sandwich-sized resealable bag of food is permitted.
Better family decision: if leaving the park for a picnic would interrupt naps or split your group, budget for on-site food. If your group already carries a packed lunch, plan the vehicle/pavilion break before entering rather than discovering the cooler restriction at bag check.

Supervision, swimwear, illness and weather rules

Children under 16

Current terms say children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in pools and attractions.

Bathing suits required

Use appropriate swimwear for water slides, pools and attractions.

Swim diapers

Diaper-dependent children must use approved waterproof swim diapers. Ordinary diapers are not permitted in the water.

No rear hardware

Swimwear with buttons, zippers, rivets or snaps on the back is not allowed on attractions.

No denim cutoffs on rides

The park’s current terms specifically prohibit denim cutoffs or shorts on rides.

Recent intestinal illness

Anyone who experienced intestinal illness within the previous 14 days should not participate in water activities.

Rain versus thunderstorm: the difference that matters

Ordinary rain

Attractions may continue operating during ordinary rain.

Nearby thunderstorm

Rides and pools are cleared when lightning is a threat and reopen after conditions become safe.

No rain check

Current terms state there are no refunds or rain checks because of inclement weather.

Long-drive rule: when the forecast shows repeated thunderstorms or unusually cold and rainy conditions, call the park before beginning a long Catskills drive. Weather risk matters more here because a storm interruption does not automatically create a refund or rain check.

Group outings, school trips and birthday packages

15–49 paid guests

$37.99 per person + tax

Requires at least 15 paid admissions and a minimum three-day advance reservation.

50+ paid guests

$35.99 per person + tax

Tax-exempt organizations must provide proof of tax-exempt status before the event.

Booking

$100 group deposit

Current group information requires a deposit. A pavilion is complimentary with an advance-booked group.

Birthday package pricing

Weekday package $500 10 people + tax + $2 service fee

Each additional guest over age 2 currently starts at $50 plus applicable tax and service fee.

Weekend package $575 10 people + tax + $2 service fee

Each additional guest over age 2 currently starts at $57.50 plus applicable tax and service fee.

Birthday package currently includes: admission, reserved Birthday Party Pavilion space, two large pizzas, two pitchers of soft drinks, ice cream cake, party bags, two future tickets for the birthday child to return with a friend and a birthday T-shirt.
Reservation timing: birthday packages require a minimum of 10 people and at least 24 hours’ advance reservation. Current checkout requires payment in full.

School and daycare field trips

The official field-trip page says park admission and lunch options are available. Contact the park for the current school-group date, rate and meal arrangement.

Searching for a military discount?

No current publicly published 2026 military admission rate was verified in the official pages reviewed. Call Zoom Flume before relying on an old coupon, social post or third-party discount listing.

Address, contact details, map and verified amenities

Zoom Flume Water Park

Address: 20 Shady Glen Rd, East Durham, NY 12423

Phone: (518) 239-6271

Email: info@zoomflume.com

Lockers Available for an additional fee.
Dressing rooms Officially listed as available.
On-site food Snack-bar and meal options are available.
Picnic pavilion Covered pavilion is adjacent to the parking lot.
Cabana Wi-Fi Current cabana listings include Wi-Fi.
Ramp-accessible cabanas Mountain View cabanas are specifically listed as ramp accessible.
Accessibility note: the current official pages verify ramp access for Mountain View cabanas, but a complete accessibility guide covering accessible parking, every ride-transfer method, wheelchairs and every service-animal procedure was not located. Contact the park for a specific mobility or accessibility requirement.
Parking note: official information clearly refers to the parking lot and the picnic pavilion beside it, but a current official parking-fee statement was not located during this review. This guide therefore does not label parking as free.

How to plan a Zoom Flume Water Park visit

Check the exact operating date

Open Zoom Flume’s official calendar. Confirm your exact 2026 date is an operating day, then check that day’s opening and closing time again shortly before departure.

Choose admission by height and age

Use Regular admission for guests over 36 inches, Junior admission for guests 36 inches and under, and the free admission rule for children age 2 and under.

Compare daily admission with the current pass

If a second visit before September 7 is realistic, compare the promotional season-pass total against two online day tickets before completing payment.

Measure children for must-do attractions

Check the 36-, 42- and 48-inch minimums plus Thrill Hill’s maximum-height rule and the weight restrictions on Typhoon Twister and Black Vortex.

Choose your food, storage and shade plan

Decide whether your group will buy food inside or return to the parking-area pavilion, and whether you need a locker or a reserved cabana.

Recheck weather and rules before leaving

Review the same-day forecast, thunderstorm procedure, swimwear restrictions, swim-diaper requirement and final-sale daily ticket terms before driving to East Durham.

A practical first 60 minutes inside the park

0–10 minutes

Entry and storage

Have mobile or printed tickets ready. Handle your locker or cabana before phones, wallets and clothes become wet.

10–20 minutes

Verify must-do rides

Check height and weight rules before a child spends time waiting in a line for an attraction they cannot use.

20–45 minutes

Complete one priority zone

Send qualified thrill riders toward a must-do slide while younger children start in an age-appropriate pool or water-play area.

45–60 minutes

Regroup and reset

Meet at the agreed location, reapply sunscreen and decide whether the next block should be slides, wave pool, food or a calmer attraction.

Why this sequence works: it solves storage and ride-eligibility problems before the group spreads across the park. It also creates a natural regrouping point instead of trying to locate everyone after several attractions.

Official Zoom Flume pages to open before paying or driving

Live ticket prices, operating dates, attraction availability, cabana inventory and weather decisions can change faster than an independent article can be updated. Use these pages for the final transaction or same-day confirmation.

Independent guide: WaterParkUSA.org is not Zoom Flume Water Park. It does not sell admission, process refunds, reserve cabanas or control ride operation. Use this article to prepare and the official Zoom Flume system to complete purchases and confirm live information.

Zoom Flume Water Park FAQs

How much are Zoom Flume Water Park tickets in 2026?

Official 2026 daily admission lists Regular guests over 36 inches at $46.99 at the park or $42.99 online, Junior guests 36 inches and under at $39.99 at the park or $35.99 online, and children age 2 and under free. Online daily tickets add tax and a $1.50 service fee per ticket.

What are Zoom Flume Water Park hours in 2026?

The official 2026 calendar lists select operating days from June 19 through September 7, generally from 10 AM to 6 PM. Hours can change, so check the exact date before driving.

Can I bring food or a cooler into Zoom Flume?

No. Outside food and coolers are not allowed inside the water park. One bottle of water per guest is allowed. Guests may leave food in their vehicle and use the covered picnic pavilion adjacent to the parking lot. Disability-related dietary accommodations follow a separate documented procedure.

Does Zoom Flume close when it rains?

Ordinary rain does not necessarily close attractions. During a nearby thunderstorm, rides and pools are cleared until the lightning threat passes. Current park terms state there are no refunds or rain checks because of inclement weather.

What are the main Zoom Flume ride height rules?

Typhoon Twister and Grand Prix Splashway require at least 48 inches. Rip Van Racer, Ichabod Run, Mighty Anaconda and Zoom Flume Water Slide require at least 42 inches. Black Vortex requires at least 36 inches. Thrill Hill is for riders no taller than 48 inches and under 100 pounds, while Pelican Pond is for guests under 42 inches.

How much is the 2026 Zoom Flume season pass?

The current End-of-Year 2026 Season Pass is advertised at $59.99 plus tax and ticketing fees. The ticket store shows the regular $84.99 price crossed out. Because $59.99 is promotional pricing, verify the final amount immediately before checkout.

Does Zoom Flume have lockers, dressing rooms and cabanas?

Yes. Official visitor information confirms dressing rooms and lockers for an additional fee. Zoom Flume also rents private cabanas with shade and seating. Current cabana listings include a locker and Wi-Fi, and Mountain View cabanas are specifically listed as ramp accessible.

Where is Zoom Flume Water Park and how do I contact it?

Zoom Flume Water Park is at 20 Shady Glen Rd, East Durham, NY 12423. The official phone number is (518) 239-6271. Official Zoom Flume pages also publish info@zoomflume.com.

Are Zoom Flume Water Park tickets refundable?

Current daily-ticket terms say ticket sales are final because admission can be used on another operating day through September 7, 2026. Cabana reservations follow a different rule: current checkout says cancellation or rescheduling at least 24 hours before the reserved date receives a 100% payment refund.

How much do Zoom Flume cabanas cost in 2026?

Current published cabana prices start at $105 on weekdays for Mountain View. Other listed types range from $115 to $140 on weekdays and up to $155 on weekends, plus tax and a $2 service fee. Park admission is separate, and a refundable $10 locker-key deposit is required.

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