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Posted on July 31, 2025 by Jess Colopy

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A large blue sign at the entrance of Cedar Point amusement park with the text "Welcome to Cedar Point" in white. Above the sign, people are experiencing an exhilarating roller coaster ride, soaring through the air with the blue track in clear view against a bright sky as PETA advocates nearby.

Credit: Cedar Point

On July 31, 2025, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the immediate closure of the Cedar Point Shores Waterpark. Here’s what guests need to know.

Cedar Point is the second-oldest continuously operating theme park in the United States and has become a must-visit destination for roller coaster fans over its 155-year lifespan. In 1988, the Ohio-based vacation destination added its first-ever water park, Soak City, which eventually became Cedar Point Shores Waterpark. In 2024, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and Six Flags announced a historic merger, uniting over two dozen North American theme parks under the new Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

Entrance to Six Flags Magic Mountain — Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr

Between inclement weather conditions and a personal tragedy, Cedar Point has had a difficult few days. On July 27, law enforcement responded to an emergency at the theme park’s employee housing complex on First Street in Sandusky. Police later confirmed that a Six Flags Entertainment Corporation employee had died after jumping from one of the housing buildings. Out of respect for the employee and his family, no further identifying information was released to the public.

Guests riding Snake River Falls, a log flume ride at an amusement park creates a large splash as a log descends into a pool of water. The ride, nestled among lush greenery and observed by onlookers from a wooden bridge, features a sign reading "Snake River Falls." Despite its 31-years of service, Cedar Point officials confirmed the ride's permanent closure in August, with this decision now in effect at the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park — Credit: Cedar Point

Following hazardous weather conditions and reports of flooding earlier this week, the Sandusky theme park announced a change in operations on Thursday. In an Instagram story, @CedarPoint shared that Cedar Point Shores Waterpark would be closed on July 31, and tickets dated for Thursday would automatically be valid through the end of the 2025 season on September 1. It was previously scheduled to be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

“Due to weather conditions, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark will not open today, Thursday, July 31,” the notice reads. “Waterpark tickets purchased for today will be valid until September 1, 2025.”

A notice from Cedar Point Shores Waterpark announces closure on Thursday, July 31 due to weather. Tickets will be valid until September 1, 2025. — Credit: @CedarPoint via Instagram

Cedar Point later posted the same notice on its website. As of Thursday afternoon, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark reportedly plans to open as scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1. Keep an eye on official social media channels or the theme park’s website for the most up-to-date closure information.

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