Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington Opens for 2026 Season on May 16

Published on April 28, 2026

By Six Flags Over Texas Communications

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington, North Texas’ largest waterpark, will reopen Saturday, May 16 for its 2026 season with a new Fast Lane program, park-wide improvements and upgraded attractions throughout the park. Guests can cool off this summer while enjoying heart-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, premium dining options and play areas that are fun for guests of all ages. 

“This season opening marks an exciting new chapter for Hurricane Harbor Arlington, with Splash Island continuing to stand out as the park’s largest and most expansive addition in recent years,” said Heather Blair, park manager of Hurricane Harbor Arlington. “As guests return for the summer, they will experience the enhancements and care put into the park, all designed to help families cool off and make lasting memories under the Texas sun.” 

Signature Attraction: Splash Island 

The new Splash Island at Hurricane Harbor Arlington is a 58,000 square-foot family area featuring a three-story play structure with 110 interactive water features, 17 slides and a Texas-sized tipping bucket carrying 1,000 gallons of water. Guests can also relax in the new double-decker family cabanas or enjoy freshly smoked favorites at Smokehouse on the Water.  

NEW Fast Lane Program 

Hurricane Harbor Arlington introduces a new Fast Lane program that allows guests to bypass standard ride wait lines. Guests who purchase a Fast Lane Pass online or at the park can redeem a wristband at any participating Fast Lane location within the park. Fast Lane wristbands are valid for use at participating rides and attractions throughout the park. For more information, visit sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas. 

Park-Wide Improvements 

Several improvements have been made for the 2026 season throughout the park, including: 

• New Life Floor addition to Splash Island play structure to improve the guest experience during the hot summer
• A newly renovated Cabana Brothers signature retail store at the front of the park
• Ride upgrades throughout the park including Sea Wolf, Raging Rapids and Wave Pool
• New and improved shade sails throughout the park
• New food and beverage items such as diner burgers, signature funnel cakes, frozen drinks and more
• Freshly painted buildings and slides
• Upgraded landscaping
• New soft drink refill station queue lines at Sharkey’s Snacks and Hang Ten Treats 

Season Passes 

The best way to experience the season is with a 2026 Gold Pass or Membership, which offers access to Hurricane Harbor Arlington, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Schlitterbahn Waterparks, Frontier City and other Hurricane Harbor locations in Texas and Oklahoma. For a limited time, guests can purchase a 2026 Gold Membership for as little as $8 a month. For more information on passes, tickets and park hours, visit  https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas.  

Join the Hurricane Harbor Team 

Hurricane Harbor Arlington is hiring a variety of seasonal positions to help deliver unforgettable summer experiences. The water park offers flexible schedules, a fun and fast‑paced work environment and opportunities to build valuable customer service skills. Applicants must be at least 15 years old, and positions are filled on a rolling basis as available. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at jobs.sixflags.com.