Summer splash: San Jose’s CaliBunga dives into its second season

Set to open June for the warm-weather season the -acre water park formerly known as Raging Waters now CaliBunga is readying for its second summer operated by California Dreamin Entertainment This summer the park will have all of the old favorites like its -gallon wave pool lazy river and waterslides plus a inadequate new improvements according to General Manager Mel Sells Returning are classic thrill rides like Shotgun Falls which involves a -foot free fall from a slide into a pool of water and Dragon s Den alongside more mellow splashes at the kid-centric Wacky Water Works or Pirate s Cove play areas With acres of waterslides a lazy river a wave pool and more CaliBunga formerly Raging Waters offers a family-friendly destination for staying cool this summer Courtesy CaliBunga Waterpark Cabana rentals now come with a lounge genie a cooler with lockable storage and phone-charging quota And candy lovers of all ages can get excited about the new Skittles vending machine onsite plus a cotton candy machine that allows users to pick the shape and color of their cotton candy treats Last summer California Dreamin Entertainment made upgrades amounting to about million after Palace Entertainment vacated its lease two years early The new owners added a wading pool artificial turf about new chairs and new shade structures according to Sells The theme park also invested in infrastructure enhancements and staff break facilities Related Articles Her miscarriage indicated the limits of California s abortion protections Where you live matters For kids with autism swim classes can be lifesaving Diaper bank expands in Alameda County for those in need Letters Parents must not abdicate responsibility to social media Letters President Trump s Alcatraz plan is just another pipe dream Pro tip The park is cashless so bring a credit or debit card for an expedited experience Tickets are at their lowest cost when purchased online and military members and teachers are eligible for additional discounts according to Sells CaliBunga Waterpark sits next to Lake Cunningham Regional Park in San Jose Courtesy Elliot Margolies Another secret The water park is a youngster-approved way to points chosen naturally phone-free family time Sells says Bring your sunscreen and towel and get ready to have a good time she adds Details Open a m - p m daily June -Aug then weekends until Sept at S White Road San Jose Tickets are - online and - at the front gate depending on the day and visitors age children and under are free Season pass packages are -