Planning a visit to Wings & Waves Waterpark at the Evergreen aviation campus in McMinnville? This 2026 guide covers ticket prices, session hours, coupons and verified discounts, the Boeing 747 slides, height and weight rules, wave pool, Aqua Play, VR slide, cabanas, parking, food, towels, tubes, accessibility, the adjacent aerospace museum and a family-friendly visit plan.
- Indoor aviation-themed waterpark
- Admission sold by session
- Children 2 & under free
- Gate ticket: $40 if available
- Military / veteran: $27.99
What Is Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark?
Wings & Waves is a year-round indoor aviation-themed waterpark on the aerospace museum campus in McMinnville, Oregon. The signature visual is the full-size Boeing 747 sitting on the roof, with large slides beginning high above the indoor waterpark.
747 Slide Experience
The roof-mounted aircraft is more than decoration. Major slide experiences descend from the airplane area into the indoor park.
91,000-Gallon Wave Pool
Splashdown Harbor features multiple wave motions, bubblers, depth-charge effects and a large video screen.
Aviation-Themed Kids Play
Aqua Play combines an Oregon-forest theme with a helicopter, three smaller slides and a 300-gallon firefighting dump bucket.
If you are still deciding whether an indoor park is the right format for your family, our U.S. indoor waterpark planning guide explains how session parks, day-pass resorts and overnight-only properties differ.
Build Your Wings & Waves Strategy
Choose your group and main goal. The tool tells you what to prioritize during a limited waterpark session.
Evergreen McMinnville Waterpark Tickets 2026
Wings & Waves controls attendance by session. Advance online tickets are therefore useful for both price and guaranteed entry.
| Admission | 2026 Published Price | Who It Fits | Critical Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Online Ticket | From $31.99 | Most visitors age 3+ | Advance purchase guarantees park entry for the selected session. |
| Gate Admission | $40 | Walk-up visitors | Only available if online tickets have not sold out. |
| Military / Veteran | $27.99 | Eligible military members and veterans | Buy online to guarantee entry and show military ID on arrival for the applicable discount process. |
| Children Age 2 & Under | Free | Youngest visitors | Older visitors need admission even if they do not swim. |
| Groups | Special rates available | Groups of 20+ | Use the official group-outing process rather than purchasing normal individual tickets first. |
Do Non-Swimmers Need a Ticket?
Yes. Wings & Waves tells families to purchase admission for every person in the group older than age 2, including adults entering only to watch children swim.
When Should You Arrive?
The park recommends arriving early and says it makes every effort to open its doors approximately 15 minutes before the selected session. Use that time for check-in, height wristbands and storing belongings rather than sacrificing the first part of your swim session.
Wings & Waves Coupons, Discounts & Ways to Save in 2026
Be careful with old “Evergreen Wings and Waves coupon” pages. During this update, a permanent public general-use 2026 promo code was not verified on the official site. There are, however, several legitimate ways to reduce admission costs.
Online admission starts at $31.99, while the published gate price is $40 if gate inventory is available.
Published military and veteran admission. Bring qualifying military identification.
Groups beginning at 20 guests can use the official group-rate process.
Check the official promotions page before buying. Seasonal sales and event offers can appear without becoming permanent everyday discounts.
Official savings check: Wings & Waves promotions .
Wings & Waves Ticket Cost Calculator
Use this calculator to compare the currently published admission categories. Optional cabanas, food, retail purchases, VR Slide and transportation are not included automatically.
Cabana: $0.00
Wings & Waves Waterpark Hours 2026
Wings & Waves operates year-round, but there is no single permanent daily opening time. Tickets are tied to sessions and the official calendar changes throughout the year.
| Session Example Shown on 2026 Calendar | What It Means for Visitors |
|---|---|
| 10 AM–2 PM | Four-hour daytime session. |
| 3 PM–7 PM | Four-hour afternoon/evening session. |
| 10 AM–2 PM & 3 PM–7 PM | Two separately listed sessions with a break between them. |
| 4:30 PM–8:30 PM | Evening-session format used on selected dates. |
| 11 AM–3 PM | Later-start daytime session. |
| Closed | Some dates have no public waterpark session. |
Live calendar: official Wings & Waves schedule and hours .
Evergreen Wings & Waves Rides & 747 Slides
The rooftop aircraft is the signature reason many families drive to McMinnville. The four headline slides have different ride styles, but height and weight restrictions determine who can actually use them.
Mach 1
Thrill body slide 48″ minimumA high-velocity body slide with drops and fast sections. Riders cross their arms and legs rather than using a tube.
Tube: none
Maximum weight: 300 lb
Sonic Boom
Open tube slide 42″ minimumAn unenclosed ride with moderate dips and turns, giving riders views of the park and the Evergreen 747 theme.
Riders: 1 single / 2 double
Weight: 300 lb single / 400 lb double
Tail Spin
Enclosed tube 42″ minimumA fast figure-eight tube ride that alternates darker enclosed sections with transparent portions of the slide.
Riders: 1 single / 2 double
Weight: 300 lb single / 400 lb double
Nose Dive
Tube slide 42″ minimumA quick-drop ride with a sudden bank before the final splash landing.
Riders: 1 single / 2 double
Weight: 300 lb single / 400 lb double
Photography on the Slides
Current attraction pages prohibit photography and video recording while riding the large slides. Take the family/airplane photo before or after the ride rather than trying to hold a phone or action camera during descent.
Splashdown Harbor, Leisure Pool & Vortex
Splashdown Harbor
The central wave pool holds approximately 91,000 gallons and uses six different wave motions. The space also includes depth-charge effects, bubblers, Apollo theming and a large video screen.
Leisure Pool
A calmer water area with basketball play and access to the Vortex area.
Vortex Pool
Connected to the leisure pool, the circulating current moves swimmers around the pool in a fast rotating flow.
Families comparing year-round indoor attractions can also review our Great Wolf Lodge indoor-waterpark day-pass guide to understand how Wings & Waves’ session model differs from lodge-based day-pass access.
Aqua Play: Best Area for Younger Children
Aqua Play is a multi-level indoor play structure positioned by the park’s tall windows. It uses an Oregon-forest aviation theme, with a helicopter overhead and a large firefighting bucket capable of dumping approximately 300 gallons of water.
Lowest published Aqua Play slide height threshold.
Taller height requirement than the green slide.
Shares the 40-inch minimum with the yellow slide.
Virtual Reality Waterslide
Wings & Waves offers a VR upgrade on Sonic Boom. Riders wear a VR headset while descending the slide, creating a separate visual experience during the ride.
42 inches or taller.
Not recommended for children under age 7.
VR Slide is an add-on rather than automatically included with standard admission.
Wings & Waves Cabana Prices 2026
Cabanas are optional and must be paired with admission. Wings & Waves says cabanas become available for online purchase after waterpark tickets are purchased.
| Cabana | Capacity | Online Price | In-Park Price | Useful Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | Up to 9 |
$200 Mon–Thu $210 Fri–Sun |
$225 | Premium seating, 6 waters, double tube, cabana service and $50 food credit. |
| Downstairs VIP | Up to 6 |
$90 Mon–Thu $100 Fri–Sun |
$110 | Downstairs seating, 4 waters, service and rental tube. |
| Mezzanine VIP | Up to 6 | $80 | $95 | Mezzanine seating, 4 waters and cabana service. |
| Mini Cabana | 2 | $40 | $45 | Upgraded seating and small table near Aqua Play. No cabana server. |
When Does a Cabana Make Sense?
A cabana can be easier to justify for a large family, birthday group, grandparents, a child who needs regular breaks or a group that values guaranteed seating. For two healthy adults or a short session, the cabana can cost considerably more than admission itself.
Tubes, Life Jackets & Towels
Shared Tubes
Free tubes are available for guests to share at the bottom of applicable slides.
Life Jackets
U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are provided without charge near the wave-pool entrance in multiple sizes.
Towels
Bring your own towel. The park says towels are also available for purchase at its Landing Gear retail store if you forget one.
Guests who prefer not to share a slide tube can rent single or double tubes from Landing Gear.
Food, Drinks & Milky Way Café
Wings & Waves does not permit normal outside food inside the waterpark. The park recommends leaving snacks in a cooler in your vehicle if you want to use same-session re-entry.
Milky Way Café
Official visitor guidance lists items such as pizza, wraps, snacks and treats.
Water
Guests may bring water for hydration. General outside snacks and meals are not allowed inside.
Session Re-Entry
Guests may leave and return during the same booked session.
What to Bring to Wings & Waves
Pack Before Leaving Home
- Ticket confirmation email on phone or printed.
- Swimsuit for every swimmer.
- Towels.
- Dry change of clothes.
- Swim diapers for diaper-dependent children.
- Military ID when using military/veteran pricing.
- Payment method for food or optional amenities.
- Water for hydration.
Leave Out or Check First
- Outside food.
- Glass containers.
- Outside inflatable rafts.
- Water wings or non-approved flotation devices.
- Slide clothing with exposed zippers or hard ornamentation.
- Items that could fall from a waterslide.
- Pets other than qualifying service animals.
Important Slide & Waterpark Safety Rules
The park asks visitors to follow attraction-specific instructions, because slide speed, drops, rider position, height and weight requirements vary.
Major slide pages restrict exposed zippers, buckles, rivets and similar hard ornamentation.
The park advises pregnant guests and visitors with certain heart, blood-pressure, neck, back or surgery histories not to use waterslides.
Personal flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved and remain subject to lifeguard approval.
Wings & Waves Accessibility
Wings & Waves publishes useful accessibility details rather than only stating that the building is accessible.
| Area | Published Accessibility Information |
|---|---|
| Wave Pool | Wheelchair-accessible pool area. |
| Leisure Pool | Mechanical hoist available. |
| Waterslides | Slide access requires using stairs. |
| Mezzanine / Café | Elevator located on the west side of the park. |
| Bathrooms / Locker Rooms | Listed as wheelchair accessible. |
| Service Animals | Qualifying service animals are welcome but may not enter a body of water. |
Can You Visit the Aerospace Museum on the Same Ticket?
The waterpark sits beside the North American Aerospace Museum on the same broader campus, making it tempting to assume one admission covers both.
Waterpark
Uses its own session ticket and reservation system. Buy through Wings & Waves.
Aerospace Museum
Uses separate museum admission. The museum says a typical full museum visit can take approximately three hours.
Should You Do Both in One Day?
It is possible to place both on the same travel day, but a four-hour waterpark session plus a thorough museum visit creates a long itinerary for younger children. For many families, choosing one major attraction as the day’s priority is more comfortable than rushing through both.
Best Wings & Waves First-Hour Strategy
How Wings & Waves Differs From Indoor Waterpark Resorts
Wings & Waves is a stand-alone indoor attraction rather than a giant overnight waterpark hotel. That makes it convenient for a day trip, but it also means the reservation/session model is central to planning.
Want a Multi-Day Resort?
If your family wants several waterparks, lodging and enough attractions for a multi-day stay, compare this McMinnville day-trip model with our Wilderness Territory Waterpark Resort guide .
Want a Giant Indoor Resort Complex?
For a different style of trip built around large indoor waterparks, hotel rooms, dining and resort entertainment, see our Kalahari Indoor Waterpark visitor guide .
Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark Map & Directions
Is Parking Free at Wings & Waves?
Wings & Waves’ visitor FAQ lists parking as free. That means a normal family ticket estimate does not need the $20–$40 parking add-on found at some destination attractions.
9 Wings & Waves Mistakes to Avoid
Waterpark admission is session-based.
Gate admission is only sold when capacity remains.
Bring your own or plan to buy one.
Mach 1 requires 48 inches.
Normal outside food is prohibited.
Waterpark and museum admissions are separate.
Confirm every promotion on the official site.
Arrive early so check-in does not consume swim time.
Major waterslides require stair use even though other park areas have accessibility features.
Evergreen McMinnville Waterpark FAQ 2026
How much are Wings & Waves Waterpark tickets in 2026?
Wings & Waves lists advance online admission starting at $31.99 per session. Gate admission is $40 when gate inventory remains available. Military and veteran tickets are listed at $27.99.
Are young children free at Wings & Waves?
Yes. Children age 2 and under are admitted free. Guests age 3 and older need admission, including non-swimmers who enter to watch family members.
What are Wings & Waves Waterpark hours?
Hours vary by date and session. The 2026 calendar includes examples such as 10 AM–2 PM, 3 PM–7 PM, 10 AM–2 PM plus 3 PM–7 PM, 4:30 PM–8:30 PM and 11 AM–3 PM. Check the official calendar for your exact date.
Are there Wings & Waves coupons in 2026?
No permanent general public coupon code was verified on the official site during this update. Verified savings include lower advance online pricing, $27.99 military/veteran admission, group pricing for groups of 20 or more and occasional official promotional offers.
What is the height requirement for the Boeing 747 slides?
Mach 1 requires riders to be at least 48 inches tall. Sonic Boom, Tail Spin and Nose Dive list a 42-inch minimum. Weight and rider-count restrictions also apply.
Does Wings & Waves provide free tubes?
Yes. Shared tubes are available for guests at applicable slides. Single and double rental tubes are also available for visitors who prefer a dedicated tube.
Are towels included at Wings & Waves?
Guests should bring their own towels. Towels are available for purchase from the Landing Gear retail store if needed.
Can I bring outside food into Wings & Waves?
General outside food is not permitted inside the waterpark. Guests may bring water, and Wings & Waves allows re-entry during the same session, so food can be kept in a vehicle.
Is Wings & Waves wheelchair accessible?
The wave-pool area is wheelchair accessible, the leisure pool has a mechanical hoist, an elevator serves the mezzanine and café, and bathrooms and locker rooms are accessible. Waterslide access requires stairs.
Does a Wings & Waves ticket include the aerospace museum?
No. The nearby North American Aerospace Museum states that there is currently no complete campus pass combining the museum, Wings & Waves Waterpark and Digital Theater. Purchase the relevant admissions separately.
Official Sources Checked
This 2026 guide was built from current Wings & Waves and North American Aerospace Museum information. Ticket inventory, session times, discounts, events and prices can change, so use these official pages for the final pre-trip check.
Independent visitor guide: USWaterParkGuide.org is not Wings & Waves Waterpark or the North American Aerospace Museum. Admission prices, session calendars, capacity, promotions, attraction operation, cabana pricing, ride restrictions and policies can change. Confirm your exact date and ticket through the official Wings & Waves website before traveling.