Six Flags properties currently operating in Arizona
Arizona does not have a full Six Flags theme park with roller coasters. The state's only Six Flags-branded attraction is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, a 35-acre standalone water park in Glendale (in the Phoenix metro area, near Adobe Dam Regional Park). We verified this via Six Flags' own park listing and independent 2026 coverage before publishing — see Sources below.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix — Glendale
A 35-acre water park with slides, a wave pool, and family attractions. The land is owned by EPR Properties; Six Flags operates the park under a lease and it is not a coaster/thrill-ride park.
No Six Flags amusement park in Arizona
Six Flags does not currently operate a full theme park (with roller coasters) anywhere in Arizona. If you were injured on a roller coaster in Arizona, it was not at a Six Flags property.
This park's history matters for injury claims: the Glendale site opened in 1993 as Water World Safari, closed in early 2009, reopened later that year as Wet'n'Wild Phoenix after a $30+ million redevelopment, and was rebranded Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix for the 2019 season. An incident tied to an earlier name at this same physical site is not a Six Flags incident — we identify the operator accurately below.
Arizona personal injury statute of limitations
Under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-542, a person injured at an Arizona water park, amusement ride, or anywhere else generally has 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. For a wrongful death claim, the 2-year period runs from the date of death. Certain circumstances — such as the injured person being a minor — can toll or extend this deadline, but the general rule is strict: missing it typically bars the claim permanently.
A documented incident at the Hurricane Harbor Phoenix site
We could not find a sourced injury incident specific to Six Flags' current operation of this park (2019-present). We did find one real, dated, sourced fatality at the same physical site under an earlier operator, which we report accurately rather than omit or misattribute:
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July 2001 — Water World Safari, Glendale (now the Hurricane Harbor Phoenix site)
Tina Lynn Cole, 41, died of head injuries after falling from the Kilimanjaro water slide, striking an adjacent slide or support structure upon exiting the chute. She was not breathing when first responders arrived; paramedics restored a heart rate before hospital transport. The slide was closed for inspection. This incident occurred under the park's Water World Safari operation, 18 years before Six Flags began operating the property in 2019 — it is not attributed to Six Flags.
What this means if you were injured
Because Arizona has no Six Flags roller coaster park, most Arizona ride-injury claims will involve a different operator: a county fair, a traveling carnival, an independent water park, or Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix's water slides and pools. The same 2-year statute of limitations under A.R.S. Section 12-542 applies regardless of which park or ride was involved. If you or a family member were injured at Hurricane Harbor Phoenix or on any Arizona amusement or water ride, an attorney experienced in premises-liability and ride-injury claims can evaluate your case — generally at no cost to you unless you recover compensation.
If your injury involved a head or brain injury, see our traumatic brain injury page. For spinal injuries, see our spinal injury page. For fractures and lacerations, see our broken bones page. For the ongoing Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 investigation in California, see our X2 timeline page.
Sources
- Six Flags, official park directory listing Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix — sixflags.com/phoenix
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, investor park list — investors.sixflags.com/parks/default.aspx
- Wikipedia, "Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix" (park history: Water World Safari 1993, closed 2009, Wet'n'Wild Phoenix 2009, Six Flags rebrand 2019) — en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Flags_Hurricane_Harbor_Phoenix
- Park World Online, "Wet 'n Wild Phoenix" (2009 reopening on the former Waterworld Safari site) — parkworld-online.com/wet-n-wild-phoenix/
- Pinal Central / Casa Grande Dispatch, "Woman dies after fall from water slide" (Tina Lynn Cole, Water World Safari, July 2001) — pinalcentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/arizona_news/woman-dies-after-fall-from-water-slide/article_cab563f9-bdf0-5a6d-8489-389894f0beb5.html
- Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-542 (injury to person; two year limitation) — azleg.gov/ars/12/00542.htm
Frequently asked questions
Which Six Flags parks currently operate in Arizona?
Only Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, a standalone water park in Glendale. Arizona has no Six Flags roller coaster/theme park.
What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Arizona?
Two years from the date of injury (or date of death for wrongful death claims), under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-542.
Have there been real injury incidents at the Hurricane Harbor Phoenix site?
Yes, one we could verify: a July 2001 fatal fall from the Kilimanjaro slide when the park operated as Water World Safari — 18 years before Six Flags took over operation in 2019. We have not found a sourced incident during Six Flags' current operation of the park.
If I was injured at an Arizona water park or amusement ride, what should I do?
Seek medical care, document your injuries and the ride/attraction involved, and speak with an attorney promptly — Arizona's 2-year filing deadline is strict.
This page reports publicly available news coverage, official park information, and Arizona statutory law for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Facts are attributed to the named outlets and statute above. RollerCoasterInjury.com is an attorney-advertising and lead-generation site, not a law firm, and is not affiliated with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.