Runaway River and Wave Pool both earn Top 10 honors in national Readers’ Choice Awards
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — April 29, 2026 — Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is celebrating national recognition as two of its signature water attractions have been named among the best in the country by USA TODAY 10Best.
Runaway River ranked No. 10 in the Best Lazy River category, while Wave Pool also earned the No. 10 spot in the Best Wave Pool category as part of the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
The annual awards are curated by a panel of travel experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors before being voted on by the public.
“We’re thrilled to see both Runaway River and Wave Pool recognized on a national stage,” said Ryan Eldredge, public relations manager for Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. “Wildwater Kingdom continues to deliver the kind of summer experiences families look forward to every year, and this recognition reflects the unforgettable summer memories guests make here each season.”
Wildwater Kingdom opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, featuring more than 30 water attractions including thrilling slides, family play areas, wave pools and relaxing river experiences.
For more information, visit DorneyPark.com.
About Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom offers Pennsylvania’s best value – Two Great Parks All in One. With over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, guests can experience seven thrilling roller coasters, the region’s top-ranked water park, and Planet Snoopy™, home to the largest collection of kids rides in the area. From summer festivals to Halloween thrills, Dorney Park is a must-visit destination for family fun.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
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Ryan Eldredge
