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Wild Water West’s Dirty Secret | Sioux Falls News

A longtime fan returns to Wild Water West, a South Dakota waterpark nearing its 40th anniversary, hoping to recapture childhood memories—but finds the park’s reputation slipping since his last visit. While the state health department confirmed the park’s restaurants passed inspections, it has no authority over the waterpark itself, leaving water quality testing and reporting squarely on the park’s shoulders. Despite unanswered questions about safety and upkeep, the park is already planning for 2027 with new upgrades—including a revamped bar and mini-golf—and even floated a roller coaster idea…

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