# @cowmissing on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=whBri_WJIzE - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36208247-cowmissing-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/35abf3f364.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-10-23T02:13:58.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Cow Missing (@CowMissing) — https://gondola.cc/CowMissing ## Caption Step back to the summer of 1987 with this vintage Wild Rivers Water Park television commercial! Located in Irvine, California, Wild Rivers was one of Southern California’s most popular water parks during the 1980s and 1990s. This nostalgic ad highlights the thrilling water slides, wave pools, and family-friendly attractions that made Wild Rivers a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. For many, Wild Rivers was a summer tradition filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories. This commercial captures the energy and fun of the era, showcasing why the park became such a beloved part of Orange County history. 📼 Relive the 1980s water park experience and enjoy this rare piece of theme park television history! History Wild Rivers has been a cornerstone of summer fun in Orange County since first opening its gates in July 1986 on the former grounds of Lion Country Safari. In its debut year, the park had yet to introduce wave pools, but by 1987, it made history by opening the very first side-by-side wave pool in the United States. Over the next 27 years, Wild Rivers grew into one of the most beloved waterparks in the country, adding thrilling attractions such as The Abyss, Chaos, The Patriot, Bazooka Bowls, and the family-friendly Buccaneer Bay. With more than 10 million guests passing through its gates during that era, Wild Rivers became a household name, known not only for fun and excitement but also for exceptional service and safety standards. It was also Orange County’s largest youth employer, providing countless young people with their first job and instilling values of responsibility and customer care. This legacy of excellence is why the City of Irvine partnered with Wild Rivers to bring the park back for a new generation. The new Wild Rivers is bigger and better than ever before. Spanning nearly 20 acres—about 50% larger than the original park—the reimagined Wild Rivers introduces cutting-edge attractions and modern waterpark design. Families can ride together on four unique six-person raft rides, while thrill-seekers can test their courage on open and enclosed body slides, high-speed mat racers, swirling bowl rides, and even a water coaster. Younger visitors can enjoy kiddie slides, splash zones, and a giant 30-foot play structure topped with a massive 500-gallon tipping bucket that drenches guests in a wave of excitement. And with future plans to expand the park by an additional 3 acres, even more unforgettable experiences are on the horizon. Wild Rivers is committed to creating a premium guest experience—where the focus is not only on thrills but also on minimizing wait times and maximizing fun for every visitor. By combining innovative attractions, family-friendly entertainment, and exceptional guest service, Wild Rivers continues its mission to be the best waterpark in California and one of the premier waterparks in the nation. Whether you’re reliving memories from the original park or discovering Wild Rivers for the very first time, one thing is sure: the fun, excitement, and tradition of Wild Rivers will continue for generations to come. New Park Location: 10000 Great Park Blvd Great Park Irvine, CA 92618 © 1987 Wild Rivers Waterpark @wildriverswaterparkoc (https://wildrivers.com/) Posted for entertainment and educational purposes only. No copyrights were infringed. All works are the property of the company listed above. Please do not reproduce without their expressed written consent. #GoWild #WildRivers #WildRiversWaterPark #Irvine #TheOC #OrangeCounty #WaterPark #RagingWaters #TVC #Commercial #80s #1987 #California​ #Waterslide​ #CowMissing ## Stats - **Views:** 374 - **Likes:** 16 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 1 ## Tags waterpark, theoc, gowild, ragingwaters, commercial, wildrivers, cowmissing, wildriverswaterpark, orangecounty, 80s, 1987, california, tvc, waterslide, irvine --- Copyright (c) Gondola