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Paqua Park is an inflatable, on-water obstacle course that provides hours of fun!
Paqua Park at Scorpion Bay Marina...
Paqua Park is located at Scorpion Bay Marina on Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona.
Sessions are 45 minutes long and specific session times can be seen by using the "Book Now" button and selecting a specific date.
Life jackets are required (and provided).
We start the session at the time you reserve; the briefing starts a few minutes before. You'll want to arrive 15-30 minutes early to check in, get a life vest and be ready for the session!
KIDS MUST BE AT LEAST 7 YEARS OLD AND 45" TALL TO GET ON
We are very limited on space down at the dockPlease note the following:
- There is no shade on the dock
- There are no benches to sit and observe people playing on the park
- There is very little space to leave personal items - please leave as much as possible in your vehicle
- We will hold the following (and only the following) for you at your own risk:
- Keys, Wallet, Phone, Shoes
- There is no designated area for members of your party not getting onto the park to wait other than standing on the dock; please plan accordingly!
Park Info
Paqua Park (and Scorpion Bay Marina) are located within Lake Pleasant Regional Park.
The regional park is operated by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and they charge $7 per car to enter the park. On weekends, there can be a line to get in at the county gate. We recommend adding some time to your commute so you can still make it to us on time!
Hours
We are seasonal out at Lake Pleasant, and the hours vary based on the time of year!
March thru Memorial Day we are open Saturdays and Sundays.
Memorial Day thru early August we are open Thursday thru Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
Early August thru the end of September, we are open Saturdays and Sundays.
For specific session times, click on Book Now and select a date! The session times can vary :)
Park Rules
In order to play on the course, participants must be at least 7 years old and 45” tall.
All participants must wear a life jacket (provided by Paqua Park). The only footwear allowed will be socks (available for purchase at the park). Water shoes, river shoes, tevas, crocs, sneakers or any other black bottomed or hard bottomed shoes are NOT permitted.
Safety Rules:
Pricing
Online* | At Park* | |
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Single Session | $27.50 per person | $30 per person |
Group Session (10+) | $24 per person | $27 per person |
*Prices do not include tax
Looking to rent the entire course? Contact us for more information about private rentals.
Please Note
Adjustments to your booking must be completed at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled session.
Guests who cancel a reservation 7 or more days in advance may receive a monetary refund less a $15 cancellation fee.
Guests who cancel a reservation less than 7 days in advance may reschedule to another scheduled session, subject to availability and provided that the guest has given at least 48 hours notice.
There are no refunds or rescheduling within 48 hours of the session! Guests who arrive late or fail to show for their session will NOT be issued a refund. Rescheduling will be accommodated day-of for late arrivals only if space permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended but not required; walk ups are subject to availability. We do sell out frequently, so we recommend reserving ahead of time!
When you arrive at the marina, you’ll check in with us, sign a waiver (if you haven’t already), and obtain a wrist band. A couple minutes before the start of your session, there will be a briefing by a lifeguard that you must attend. At the scheduled session time, you will swim from our platform out to the course.
Yes. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your session to have time to get checked in and get your life vest. The briefing will start a couple of minutes before your session time.
Make sure you have your waiver signed ahead of time; as soon as you arrive, we will get you checked in and get you on the course for the remaining of your session.
Guests who arrive late or fail to show for their session will NOT be issued a refund.
Adjustments to your booking must be completed at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled session.
Guests who cancel a reservation 7 or more days in advance may receive a monetary refund less a $15 cancellation fee.
Guests who cancel a reservation less than 7 days in advance may reschedule to another scheduled session, subject to availability and provided that the guest has given at least 48 hours notice.
There are no refunds or rescheduling within 48 hours of the session!
We are open rain or shine, however if we see lightening in the area or wind warnings we may be required to close temporarily or for the entire day.
Each session lasts 45 minutes.
Yes. You will have to exit in between sessions and you will be required to attend the safety briefing again.
Please see our Park Rules for a complete list.
You have to be at least 7 years old and 45” tall to play on the Wibit.
We require each participant to sign a waiver (or have one signed by a parent or guardian) prior to playing on the course.
The water at Lake Pleasant fluctuates. The course will always be in at least 8 feet of water, usually many more than that.
Yes, and they are required to be worn the entire time you are on the course. Removing your life vest will end your session immediately!
No, nothing with a hard sole. Only socks (available at the park) are allowed (you may also bring your own). Socks must be material only. No other water shoes, river shoes, Tevas, Crocs, sneakers or any other black bottomed or hard bottomed shoe will be permitted.
No, we do not allow selfie sticks as they can harm others and puncture the inflatables. We do allow GoPros and Cell Phones AT YOUR OWN RISK! The water is very deep and if you drop something, no one can retrieve it for you.
We will close the park if the weather necessitates it. If this occurs, we will reschedule your session for another day.
The marina has a restaurant as well as a convenience store with drinks and snacks. The restaurant gets very busy and frequently has long wait times on the weekends.
Yes, but we recommend keeping a cooler up in your vehicle if you bring food. We operate from a dock with limited space and the dock gets very busy. There is not room to store coolers.
The marina allows pets; however, no pets are allowed on the inflatables or in our office boat. If you are coming to play on the Wibit, we ask that you don’t bring pets as there is not a lot of room to wait around.
Yes, we require that you know how to swim for your safety.
If you are under 18, a parent or guardian will need to accompany you to sign the waiver or sign the waiver online before you arrive.
Additionally, we strongly recommend that children barely above the 45" height requirement have an adult with them on the course. The steps can be hard to climb back up on for shorter children.
WAIVER
In order to attend the park, every participant must complete a liability waiver. Speed up your check-in by signing the waiver in advance.
Other Activities
While not operated by Paqua Park, Scorpion Bay Marina has multiple amenities and things to do. Click to get more information about some of the other activities available at the marina:
Boat Rentals
Kayak Rentals
Jet Ski Rentals
Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
CONTACT INFO
(928) 714-7477
info@paquapark.com
10970 Peninsula Blvd
Peoria, AZ 85345
OPERATING HOURS
March thru Memorial Day:
Saturday and Sunday
Memorial Day thru Early August:
Thursday thru Monday
Early August thru End of September:
Saturday and Sunday
Click on Book Now to see specific session times!