Popular theme park to close ‘with heavy hearts’ after a decade in SoCal

DropZone Waterpark in Perris, California, is permanently closing after 10 seasons, ending a summer attraction for families in the Inland Empire. The announcement reverses a recent promise to reopen in 2027 and comes as another California amusement park, Great America, also prepares to close.

Opened in 2014, DropZone featured water slides, a continuous river and a FlowRider surf simulator; its operator gave no reason for shutting down. The park thanked staff, visitors and the Riverside County community for a decade of memories. Great America in Santa Clara is due to close after its 2027 season, following 51 years of operation.