Six Flags Darien Lake is a family park, so we expect guests to behave appropriately. Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior, including line-jumping and profanity, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Violations may be cause for ejection without refund. Please review the park policies below.
Six Flags Darien Lake accepts card payments only at all locations including restaurants, retail stores, games, ticket windows, and parking toll booths. You can either pay for purchases using a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or a debit card. Only have cash? You can convert your cash to a prepaid debit card at one of the multiple kiosks located throughout the park and anywhere in the U.S. where Visa is accepted. We highly encourage you to pre-purchase your parking, tickets, and more online before visiting the park.
Hurricane Harbor is committed to providing all of our Guests with an enjoyable visit. Guests with disabilities are encouraged to visit our accessibility guide for detailed information on the requirements of each attraction, along with the programs that Six Flags Darien Lake and Hurricane Harbor may offer.
- Appropriate swimwear is required. Guests are not permitted to enter waterpark attractions wearing thongs or transparent bathing suits, regular shorts (including khaki and cargo styles), long pants, street clothes, cut-off shorts, or denim. We reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of swimwear.
- Guests wearing bathing attire with metal buttons, rivets, zippers, or snaps will not be permitted on any attraction.
- Footwear is not permitted on Brain Drain, Hooks Lagoon slides, Swirl City. Aqua socks and aquatic style footwear are permitted on Big Kahuna, Crocodile Isle, Flotation Station, Hooks Lagoon pool & treehouse, Ripcurl Racer, Tornado, Wahoo Wave.
- Guests requiring special accommodation should speak to a member of the Aquatics management team. Due to attraction manufacturer requirements, some riding restrictions may apply.
- All Guests who require a diaper are required to wear a swim diaper or a diaper specifically designed for aquatic use.
- When exiting Hurricane Harbor, shirts, shoes, shorts and cover-up attire are all required when returning to the theme park.
- If you do not have appropriate swimwear, swimsuits and other aquatic gear may be purchased at Tradewinds or Surf Shop.
- As a general rule, when visiting Hurricane Harbor, Guests should avoid clothing that may be considered inappropriate for our family-friendly environment. Clothing and visible tattoos that depict violence, nudity, vulgarity, or discriminatory language or graphics are prohibited.
Our Aquatics Staff are here to ensure that you have a safe and pleasant visit. First Aid and waterpark supervisors are available throughout the area should you have any questions or need assistance. Please follow all lifeguard rules and instructions, but do not talk to or distract lifeguards while they are on duty.
Relax and enjoy the privacy of your own private cabana. These cabanas provide you with a fantastic place to escape the crowds and rest when needed. A limited number of exclusive cabanas are available each day and often sell out. For more information and to reserve your cabana, please visit the Cabana Information Page.
First Aid is located near the entrance to Hook’s Lagoon. Emergency Medical Personnel are on duty during all waterpark operating hours. If you need any assistance during your visit, do not hesitate to stop by First Aid, or notify the nearest lifeguard. Our team would be happy to assist.
Hurricane Harbor provides a full day of fun in the sun! To make the most of your day, be sure to drink plenty of water in order to avoid heat exhaustion. Drinking fountains are located near each restroom in Hurricane Harbor. There are additional drink stand locations available throughout the waterpark: Scallywags, Gully Washers, and Shark Bites. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen frequently throughout the day. If you happen to forget your sunscreen, Tradewinds has sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses available for purchase.
To ensure the safest experience for all Guests during their visit, the following rules are in effect. We appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
- Attractions may have specific height, weight, and safety requirements. Please refer to the Safety Guide sign posted at each attraction to make an informed decision as to whether the attraction is right for you.
- Please refrain from running, horseplay, and other boisterous activities.
- Glassware and similar material with a tendency to shatter on impact are not permitted in Hurricane Harbor.
- For safety reasons, diving is not permitted at any attraction.
- Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Darien Lake are smoke-free environments.
- Keep an eye on your young children. Children should not be left unattended at any time.
- Please secure all loose articles, including hats, glasses, and jewelry when riding. Cameras, cell phones and video recording devices may not be used on any slide or in any changing area or restroom.
- Water toys and inflatable assists are not permitted on any attraction. Whistles are not permitted in Hurricane Harbor.
- Masks and snorkels are not permitted on any water attraction.
- Hearing devices or any other electronic devices may be damaged by water. Please take the necessary steps to protect such items.
- According to crowd size, time at the water attractions and access to hurricane Harbor may be limited.
- Pollution of swimming pools is prohibited. Urination, discharge of fecal matter, expectorating or blowing nose in any swimming pool is prohibited.
In an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable waterpark experience for our guests, Hurricane Harbor routinely utilizes training exercises to improve our lifeguards’ skills and vigilance. These exercises will occur during normal operating hours and may consist of the following: submersible water manikins, the use of video surveillance equipment, internal and external audits, active/inactive water rescues and/or first aid scenarios.
Life jackets are available for use throughout Hurricane Harbor. Life jackets are complimentary and are available to any guest wishing to use one. Children, first-time swimmers, and weaker swimmers are encouraged to wear a life jacket. Some attractions require Guests below a specific height to put on a life jacket before participating in the attraction. Aquatics staff and lifeguards reserve the right to impose the use of life jackets as needed. For specific attraction requirements, please visit our accessibility guide. Guests are permitted to wear their own life jacket; however, it must be Coast Guard approved.
Upon your arrival to Hurricane Harbor, we recommend selecting a meeting place such as the Hurricane Harbor Shark in the event you or your child become lost or separated from your party. Please alert an associate if your child becomes separated, as public address pages cannot be broadcast inside Hurricane Harbor.
If you happen to lose an item or leave an item behind while visiting, please drop by Lost & Found near the main park entrance. If you’ve already left the park, please fill out a lost and found form.
For your convenience, lockers are located next to the Hook’s Lagoon entrance and Crocodile Isle entrance. Various locker sizes are available for personal belongings. Locker rentals are automated and may be paid using Credit and Debit Cards. The lockers work with electronic pin codes and will allow unlimited access throughout the day. Locker access is available until Six Flags Darien Lake is closed for the evening. All lockers will be cleared out each night when Six Flags Darien Lake closes. Six Flags Darien Lake cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.
Inner tubes are available free of charge at each attraction that requires a tube in order to ride. Inner tubes must remain at the attraction after riding. You may use a provided tube once, then hand it to the next person in line.
Reduce your wait times and rent your own personal tube for the day at Lockers & Tubes Rentals, located near the entrance to Crocodile Isle. Tubes are not permitted in Crocodile Isle. Rental tubes may be used at Flotation Station.
For the convenience of all our guests, smoking of any kind, including vapor and e-cigarettes, is not permitted inside the park. Cannabis and related paraphernalia are also not permitted on park property at any time. Thank you for your cooperation!
Six Flags Darien Lake is a family park, so we expect guests to behave appropriately. Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior, including line-jumping and profanity, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Violations may be cause for ejection without refund. Please review the park policies below.
Six Flags Darien Lake accepts card payments only at all locations including restaurants, retail stores, games, ticket windows, and parking toll booths. You can either pay for purchases using a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or a debit card. Only have cash? You can convert your cash to a prepaid debit card at one of the multiple kiosks located throughout the park and anywhere in the U.S. where Visa is accepted. We highly encourage you to pre-purchase your parking, tickets, and more online before visiting the park.
Alcoholic beverages may be purchased by guests 21 years of age or older. Proper ID is required to purchase and/or consume alcohol.
No alcoholic beverages can be brought into Six Flags Parks. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the park must be consumed before leaving the park. Guests who are intoxicated may be removed from the park without refund. Six Flags Darien Lake reserves the right to take further action against impaired guests where appropriate.
We expect all guests to behave in a family-friendly manner. Any line jumping, profanity and unruly behavior are considered offensive to other park guests and could result in ejection from the park without a refund.
Check out information regarding cabanas by visiting the Cabanas Page.
To ensure all guests visiting Six Flags Darien Lake can enjoy their visit, and in keeping with our family-friendly environment, as well as for health and safety reasons, Six Flags Darien Lake maintains and enforces a dress code. Guests should dress casually and comfortably as is appropriate for the local weather. All guests must wear proper attire, such as shirts/tops, shorts/pants, and footwear, at all times within the theme park.
Guests should wear a cover-up or shirt/top and shorts/pants over their bathing suits while enjoying the theme park.
As a general rule, when visiting Six Flags Darien Lake, guests should avoid clothing that may be considered inappropriate for our family-friendly environment. Clothing and visible tattoos that depict violence, nudity, vulgarity, or discriminatory language or graphics are prohibited at all times. Clothing may not be turned inside out as a solution.
Six Flags Darien Lake reserves the right to deny admission to or remove anyone whose attire does not comply with the Guest Dress Code or could detract from the experience of other guests if the guest refuses all reasonable options. Guests requiring accommodations to our Guest Dress Code should visit Guest Relations and speak to a member of the Park management team upon arrival at Six Flags Darien Lake.
Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought into the theme park. The only food exceptions are for food allergies as described below and infant food, in non-glass jars. The use of grills and open flames, are strictly prohibited, in and around the property, including parking lots.
Food Allergies
Guests who suffer from sensitivities or life-threatening allergies may bring food into the park if they do not feel comfortable with the menu options available. In this case, the food must be limited to the individual with the allergy and may contain: two sealable sandwich bags (7×8 inches) and one snack to accommodate their visit (such as a piece of fruit, or a fruit bar, or a snack that fits in a sandwich bag). One small soft-sided cooler may be brought into the park to carry these items. No outside beverages are permitted. Please see Security at screening to receive a medical sticker.
Some attractions will temporarily close as needed to keep our guests safe during inclement weather or conditions adverse to ride operation. Please be assured that Darien Lake Management makes every effort to keep rides open, and to reopen the rides as quickly and safely as possible after adverse weather conditions cease. In the event inclement weather conditions cause all of the following rides to close for a continuous 2 hours, a ticket will be issued for a return visit in the same operating season, if you are leaving for the day:
• Ride of Steel
• Boomerang
• Mind Eraser
• Viper
• Water Park
Please present your ticket stub or receipt of purchase to the Guest Relations office located at the main entrance to receive your ticket. Season Pass holders who may visit on any operating day are not eligible for a return ticket. Once rides reopen, return tickets will no longer be issued.
Guests should not use profanity or abusive language, symbols or gestures towards other guests and our team members. Guests who do so may be ejected from the park without refund.
Line jumping is strictly prohibited. Guests who choose to leave a line for any reason may not return to the same spot and must reenter at the end of the line. Guests are not permitted to save spots for other guests. Violators will be ejected without a refund.
Locker rentals are available for $10 for a regular locker, $15 for a large locker and $20 for a jumbo locker. Lockers can be found by Hook’s Lagoon, Big Kahuna, Haymaker, and at the Main Gate. Locker prices at Hook’s Lagoon and Big Kahuna increase by $5 each size on Saturdays and Sundays.
Loose articles are not permitted in certain ride queue lines or on any of our rides. Guests may leave items in a locker or with a non-rider. Ride attendants are not responsible for articles left on any ride dock. Six Flags Darien Lake and its team members are not responsible for personal property that is lost, missing or stolen. Items left unattended outside of ride entrances will be considered abandoned and will be discarded.
Darien Lake is not responsible for lost, stolen or broken items. Please secure all items in a locker or your locked vehicle. If an item is lost on a ride, please notify the ride operator or the Lost and Found Office located on the left-hand side of the Main Gate. An attempt to retrieve your item will be made after the ride closes for the day. For the safety of our Guests, all Guests are prohibited from entering “Restricted” or “Staff Only” areas.
Darien Lake does not have a paging system. Upon park entrance, we recommend arranging a time and place for your group to meet should you become separated. If a child wanders away from your party, please notify security so they can radio the description of the child to all park employees.
Once they enter the park, guests grant Six Flags Darien Lake the right to film, video, record or photograph them on park property without payment or consideration.
Guests may take photos and video while enjoying the park, but Six Flags requests that such photos or videos be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. No commercial photography of any kind is permitted without the written consent of Six Flags.
The use of the following equipment is strictly prohibited:
- Cameras mounted to a vehicle, drone, cart, scooter, or other moving object.
- No cameras of any kind are allowed on any rides at any time. No Exceptions.
All Six Flags rides, shows and attractions are protected by copyright. Guests must have written permission from an authorized representative of Six Flags to use photographs and/or videos of Six Flags images for commercial broadcasting, advertising, marketing or publishing in any medium.
Six Flags Darien Lake is committed to Protecting the Fun by providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests. To help us fulfill our commitment, we ask that you honor this Code of Conduct. We expect all guests to behave in a family-friendly manner.
The following are not permitted at Six Flags Darien Lake and may result in removal from the park without a refund.
- Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind. Self-defense or restraining devices (e.g., pepper spray, mace).
- Fireworks or other similarly explosive and/or flammable objects, smoke machines or fog machines.
- Smoking, vaping, and products that produce vapor or smoke. Smoking and vaping are only permitted in designated smoking areas.
- Line Breaking, including leaving and re-entering a line for any reason or place holding in line.
- Clothing with offensive language, obscene gestures/graphics, or nudity.
- Clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments. Face coverings that conceal identity. (This policy does not apply to masks meant to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other germs.)
- Family-oriented themed outfits/attire are permitted. Costumes that conceal identity are prohibited. Rides and attractions may also have additional restrictions on attire.
- Unruly or disruptive behavior that interferes with guests’ enjoyment of the park including running, the incitement of running, and blocking midways and exits.
- Acts or behavior that park management deems to be a safety concern or that interrupts park operations or guests’ experience.
- Harassing/threatening behavior, sexual misconduct, or lewd behavior including inappropriate interaction with park guests or associates.
- Fighting or physical aggression of any kind, including verbal assaults.
- Offensive language or gestures.
- Conduct deemed by Six Flags Darien Lake to be inappropriate for the peace and good order of the park, guests, or associates, and which may adversely affect the safety of others.
- Theft of any kind.
- Selling Park tickets, credentials, and other entitlements, or soliciting and distributing literature not sponsored by the park except where otherwise approved.
- Refusing to follow verbal or printed instructions or cooperate with park personnel or security.
- Entering restricted areas including but not limited to attraction Danger Zones and behind-the-scenes areas. If you lose an item, report it to the Ride Attendant or Lost and Found.
- Unsolicited photography or video recording that disrupts a guest’s experience or interferes with park operations. Filming, regardless of device, secured or unsecure, is prohibited on most rides and attractions.
Guests are encouraged to report any violations of the Guest Code of Conduct or suspicious activity to the nearest Security associate.
Six Flags Darien Lake reserves the right to revise or modify this Code of Conduct with or without notice.
NOTICE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: TEENS/CHILDREN
Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their minor children. Appropriate behavior and supervision are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and is always expected. We strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors. Parents/guardians may be held legally liable for all acts of the children under their care.
Daily parking is $30+tax/car; As you park your car please note the location and remember to lock your vehicle. There is no overnight parking in the lot. Darien Lake is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items inside your vehicle or in the park/concert facility.
Passholders must present their passes to enter the park. Passholders who leave the park and plan to return must get a re-entry stamp before they leave the park. When guests return to the park, they must enter through the re-entry gate with a proper stamp.
In addition to items identified in our Guest Code of Conduct and other park policies, the following are prohibited items:
- Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind.
- Mace/pepper spray and other self-defense or restraining devices.
- Marijuana (including marijuana enriched products) or any illegal substance.
- Fireworks or other similarly explosive and/or flammable objects.
- Spiked clothing/jewelry.
- Lawn/folding chairs.
- Glass bottles (excluding small containers such as baby food jars).
- Spray paint/markers.
- Recreational devices such as drones, remote controlled devices, laser pointers, scooters, skateboards and shoes with built-in wheels.
- Selfie sticks, monopods and similar hand-held extension poles for cameras or mobile devices.
Guests are strictly prohibited from entering restricted areas, including ride and backstage areas. Guests should contact the Ride Attendant or Lost and Found/Security to report lost items. Lost personal items will not be retrieved during operating hours. Guests must not attempt to retrieve their lost items. Guests who enter a restricted area may be ejected from the park without refund. Six Flags Darien Lake reserves the right to take further action where appropriate.
Ride lines are closed early so that the ride is closed at the posted park closing time. Due to maintenance and other circumstances, at certain times, some rides and attractions may not be open to the public.
Safety is our number-one priority. Guests with certain body proportions, or of certain heights and/or weights, may not be able to enjoy certain rides if the safety restraints will not operate as designed. Specific ride information is available at the ride and at Guest Relations. For your convenience, a height check station is available at Guest Relations. Please note, ride operators may still request to check a rider’s height at ride locations.
There is an inherent risk in participating in any amusement ride. We expect riders to exercise good judgement and act in a responsible manner. Guests must also obey all oral and written warnings and properly use ride safety equipment provided. Guests that do not comply with ride rules may be ejected from the park without refund. Please read the specific guidelines posted at each entrance of the rides.
Six Flags Darien Lake welcomes guests with their service animals. At all times guests should maintain control of their service animal through restraint (e.g. leash/harness), voice, signal or other effective controls. Relief areas are available for your service animal at select locations throughout the park.
Animals that do not meet the definition of a service animal will not be permitted in the park.
Six Flags maintains a smoke-free environment, except for designated smoking areas which are identified on park maps. All other areas in the parks, including ride queue lines, are smoke-free. E-cigarettes may only be used in designated smoking areas. Six Flags prohibits smoking marijuana at any time, even in designated smoking areas.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests, Six Flags prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above Six Flags’ premises absent specific written consent. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose.
To ensure all guests visiting Six Flags Darien Lake & Hurricane Harbor can enjoy their visit, and in keeping with our family-friendly environment, as well as for health and safety reasons, Six Flags Darien Lake maintains and enforces a dress code. All guests must wear proper attire, such as bathing suits or board shorts. Thongs, G-strings, or transparent swimwear are not permitted.
For safety reasons and to prevent damage to our attractions, guests may not wear athletic attire, street clothing such as pants or denim shorts, or swimwear with buttons, snaps, rivets, zippers, buckles or belts. Rash guards and swim-style nylon shirts are generally permitted; however, guests should check attraction signage for specific restrictions.
Diaper-dependent guests are required to wear swim diapers or a diaper specifically designed for aquatics to participate in Waterpark attractions. Diapers must be changed in restroom changing stations only.
Guests are encouraged to wear footwear while walking throughout Six Flags Darien Lake & Hurricane Harbor. Guests may wear water appropriate footwear on some attractions.
When leaving Hurricane Harbor guests must wear proper attire to enter the theme park as bathing suits are only permitted in the Waterpark. Please refer to the Six Flags Guest Dress Code for guidance about appropriate attire when visiting Six Flags.
Six Flags Darien Lake reserves the right to deny admission to or remove anyone whose attire does not comply with the Guest Dress Code or could detract from the experience of other guests if the guest refuses all reasonable options. Guests requiring accommodations to our Guest Dress Code should visit Guest Relations and speak to a member of the Park management team upon arrival at Six Flags Darien Lake.
Wheelchairs are available to rent for $15 for a single day and $14 for each additional day (must be consecutive). A license will be taken as deposit. Wheelchairs can be rented at the Main Gate or at the General Store.
Wagons are available to rent for $20 for a single day and $12 for each additional day (must be consecutive). A picture ID of the renter will be taken as deposit. Wagons can be rented at the Main Gate or at the General Store.
ECVs are available to rent for $45 for a single day. A license is taken as deposit. ECVs can be rented at the Main Gate, General Store or the Lodge at the Lake. Must be returned at the end of each day for proper charging.
We are sorry but we cannot take reservations for any of the above items and they are available on a first come first serve basis. Wheelchairs, Wagons and ECVs rented from Darien Lake are not permitted outside of the gate for any reason.
For more information please email [email protected].