Aqua Park
A 16,000 sq ft floating obstacle course on the lake. Slides, climbing walls, balance beams, and trampolines. Yolo County's largest aqua park, with 50-minute sessions for ages 6 and up.
Learn moreThe Water Park 12 Minutes from Davis
Take I-80 East briefly, then I-5 North. That is all it takes to get to the Sacramento region's best lakefront water park. Aqua park, cable wakeboarding, swim beach, and waterfront dining, all in one place.
The closest full-feature water park to Davis and UC Davis
Velocity Island Park is located in Woodland, CA, just 12 minutes from Davis and UC Davis via I-80 East to I-5 North. It is the only water park in the Sacramento region with a cable wakeboard system, a 16,000 sq ft floating obstacle course, swim beach, and waterfront dining all at the same location.
Davis is a college town with active, outdoor-oriented residents who love the water. Whether you are a UC Davis student looking for a summer wakeboard session, a family planning a full day out, or a group organizing a company event, Velocity Island is the closest full-feature option in the region.
What's at the park
Four main reasons Davis and UC Davis visitors make the short drive north. Each one is worth the trip on its own.
Wakeboard Park
Cable wakeboard park on a private spring-fed lake. Full main cable circuit plus a dedicated training cable for beginners. Gear rentals available during checkout. Popular with UC Davis students looking for a summer sport.
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Swim Beach
A sandy lakeside beach with calm swim water, palapa-shaded beach sites, and a shallow entry for young kids. Reserve a private beach site for your group.
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Dining at Costa Fuego
The on-site waterfront restaurant. Wood-fired pizza, handcrafted cocktails, and lakefront views. Open daily except Tuesdays during summer (weekends in spring). No need to bring your own food.
Learn moreGetting here from Davis
Velocity Island Park is at 755 North East Street, Woodland, CA 95776. Parking is free on-site.
From Davis and UC Davis
Take I-80 East briefly, then merge onto I-5 North. Take Exit 536 (East Street / Road 102) and turn right on East Street. The park is on the left. About 12 minutes from campus without traffic.
From downtown Davis
Head east on Interstate 80 to the I-5 North interchange, then continue to Exit 536. The route is straightforward with no turns until the exit.
Parking
Free on-site parking. No parking fees or reservations needed.
755 North East Street
Woodland, CA 95776
Drive times from Davis
- UC Davis campus: ~12 min via I-80 E to I-5 N
- Downtown Davis: ~12 min
- Dixon: ~15 min via I-80 E to I-5 N
- Sacramento: ~25 min via I-80 E
Hours and season
Velocity Island Park is a seasonal water park. Here is when each part of the park is open in 2026.
Beaches & Wakeboarding
Open Daily
Open daily except Tuesdays through the summer season. Aqua Park closes at 5pm.
Aqua Park
Open Daily
Open daily except Tuesdays. Aqua Park closes at 5pm (last session 4pm).
Full Season
June 5 to Labor Day
Open daily except Tuesdays. Sat & Sun 11am to 7pm, Fri 12pm to 7pm, Mon, Wed & Thu 12pm to 6pm. Aqua Park closes 5pm (last session 4pm).
What Davis visitors say
From day trippers to regular season pass holders, here is what guests from the Davis area tell us.
"Twelve minutes from campus. I had no idea this was so close. Took my roommates on a Wednesday afternoon and we had the cable practically to ourselves. Going back every week."
UC Davis student
"We took our kids on a Saturday after catching a Farmers Market. Quick drive, hit the aqua park, had lunch at Costa Fuego. Perfect Davis summer day."
Family from Davis
"Our department booked a beach site for a summer outing. Great food, the team tried wakeboarding, and everyone made it back to Davis before 6. Could not ask for better."
UC Davis department group
Common questions from Davis and UC Davis visitors
What is the closest water park to UC Davis?
Velocity Island Park in Woodland is the closest full-feature water park to campus, about 12 minutes via I-80 East to I-5 North (Exit 536). Nothing else in the region combines a cable wakeboard lake, floating obstacle course, swim beach, and waterfront dining this close to Davis.
Can I come for just a wakeboard or aqua park session between classes?
Yes. Sessions are booked by time slot, and the aqua park runs in 50-minute rounds, so a quick afternoon trip works. Weekday afternoons (we are open daily except Tuesdays) are the quietest, and students often have the cable nearly to themselves.
Do you host UC Davis clubs, dorms, or department outings?
Yes. Reserve a private beach site for your group (up to 16 guests per site), or contact us about club socials, department field days, and end-of-quarter gatherings. Costa Fuego handles the food so no one has to plan a cookout.
When is it least crowded?
Weekday afternoons, especially early in the season. Weekends fill up fast, so Davis locals who want space on the aqua park or the cable tend to come midweek.
12 minutes from Davis. Book your spot.
Booking is required for aqua park sessions and wakeboard sessions. Check pricing and available times, then reserve your spot online.