Aqua Park
A 16,000 sq ft floating obstacle course on the lake. Slides, climbing walls, balance beams, and trampolines. 50-minute sessions for ages 6 and up.
Learn moreThe Best Water Park Near Vacaville
Just 25 minutes via I-80 East to I-5 North. Velocity Island Park is Northern California's premier lakefront water park, with an aqua park, cable wakeboarding, swim beach, and waterfront dining all at the same location.
A full-day water park just up I-80 from Vacaville
Velocity Island Park is located in Woodland, CA, 25 minutes from Vacaville via I-80 East to I-5 North. It is the closest full-feature water park to Vacaville that combines a cable wakeboard system, floating obstacle course, lakeside swim beach, and waterfront restaurant all at one location.
For Vacaville families looking for summer activities, Velocity Island is the most complete water park day trip in the region. One admission gets you access to the aqua park, and beach sites, wakeboarding, and dining are all available on the same property.
What's at the park
Four reasons Vacaville visitors make the drive up I-80. Each one is worth it on its own. Together they make for a full day out.
Wakeboard Park
Cable wakeboard park on a private spring-fed lake. Full main cable circuit plus a dedicated training cable for beginners. Board rentals included. All levels welcome.
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Swim Beach
A sandy lakeside beach with calm swim water, palapa-shaded beach sites, and a shallow entry suitable 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 noon to 5 PM during park season. No need to pack your own lunch.
Learn moreGetting here from Vacaville
Velocity Island Park is at 755 North East Street, Woodland, CA 95776. Parking is free on-site.
From Vacaville
Take I-80 East toward Sacramento, 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 25 minutes without traffic.
From Nut Tree area or Vacaville Premium Outlets
Head east on I-80 toward Sacramento. The route is straightforward and stays on I-80 then I-5 with one exit to East Street.
Parking
Free on-site parking. No parking fees or reservations needed.
755 North East Street
Woodland, CA 95776
Drive times from Vacaville
- Vacaville: ~25 min via I-80 E to I-5 N
- Dixon: ~15 min via I-80 E to I-5 N
- Davis: ~20 min via I-80 E to I-5 N
- Sacramento: ~30 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 Now
Saturdays and Sundays starting May 2, 2026.
Aqua Park
Opens May 16, 2026
Daily except Tuesdays, from May 16 through Labor Day weekend.
Full Season
May 16 to Labor Day
All activities open daily (except Tuesdays) through September.
What Vacaville visitors say
From families to friend groups, here is what guests from the Vacaville area tell us about the trip.
"We drove from Vacaville on a Saturday. Easy freeway drive, arrived at 10 AM, and were on the aqua park by 10:30. Kids had a blast. The drive is honestly nothing."
Family from Vacaville
"We were expecting a small local spot but this place is massive. 15 acres, full cable system, real lakefront. Way better than any park we've found closer to home."
Group from Vacaville
"We book a beach site every summer now. It is the one day trip our whole family agrees on. Costa Fuego is great for lunch. Plan on a full day."
Season regulars from Vacaville
25 minutes up I-80. Worth every minute.
Booking is required for aqua park sessions and wakeboard sessions. Check pricing and available times, then reserve your spot online.