Log flumes (colloquially known as log rides) are amusement rides consisting of a water flume and (artificial) hollow logs or boats. Passengers sit in the logs, which are propelled along the flume by the flow of water.
The ride usually culminates with a rapid descent and splashdown into a body of water, which may happen more than once (normally the largest drop being just before the end). It provides people with an entertaining way to get wet and cool off on a hot summer day, with certain seating sections usually being splashed with more water for a more fun and wet ride. Log flume rides are named for log flumes used in logging.
History edit
Log flumes are a variant of the chute rides and old mill rides that were popular in the United States in the early 20th century. Shoot the Chute rides continue to be built today. Both of these types of rides took rather simple approaches to handling water flow. It was not until Karl Bacon of Arrow Development got involved and studied hydrodynamics that the use of water flow in an amusement ride was fully exploited.[1]
The first modern day log flume amusement ride constructed by Arrow was El Aserradero at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, which opened in 1963 and is still in operation. The Mill Race, Arrow Log Flume number two, opened just a few weeks later at Cedar Point. Log flumes proved to be extremely popular and quickly became staples at amusement and theme parks throughout the world.[1] The ride was so popular that some parks started adding second flume rides to help reduce the long lines. Cedar Point added Shoot the Rapids in 1967, and Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Over Georgia both added second flumes in 1968. When Six Flags Over Mid America opened in 1971, it featured twin flumes.
In the 1960s and early 1970s Arrow had a monopoly on the log flume business, producing over 50 flumes by 1979.[2] In 1976, the French company Reverchon Industries started building flumes and in 1979 Hopkins Rides entered the flume building business.[3] Other manufacturers eventually followed with Intamin building its first log flume in 1986[4] and Mack Rides in 1987.
Ride design edit
Log flumes are generally out in the open, though some may contain enclosed or tunneled sections. The flume is usually made of fiberglass, concrete or galvanized steel. In a typical course, the boatful of riders floats through a small section of channel upon leaving the station, then engages a lift hill that takes them on a winding course in the water-filled trough. A second lifthill then culminates with an exciting drop and a splashdown finale.[5] The amount of splash can be controlled by using rubber belting of differing widths and differing heights.[1] To increase the chance of being soaked, the flume can be designed to be turbulent, or to run underneath waterfalls. Water cannons (typically coin-operated) aimed along the path are sometimes installed alongside the flume. Additionally, the exit path from the ride may cross over or go near to the flume, such that departing riders are drenched by the boat currently en route.
Notable flumes edit
One of the first elaborately-themed flumes was Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott's Berry Farm. Originally built as a concession run by Hurlbut Amusement Company, most of the ride is inside a man-made mountain. Bud Hurlbut and his right-hand man Harry Suker were responsible for the theme of the ride.[1] Upon his retirement, Hurlbut sold the ride to Knott's Berry Farm where it is still in operation.
Log Chute at Mall of America's indoor park Nickelodeon Universe contains sections within a large rocky structure and some out in the open.
Splash Mountain consists of a single trough running in a continuous circuit through the middle of a show building with Audio-Animatronic scenes playing on the left and right of the main flume, with only the largest drops and a few turns positioned outside the show building. Luna Park's Wild River contains a few turns, then a lifthill which holds the riders (usually 4 or 5) upwards for 15 seconds then the log turns left and drops down. The second lifthill lifts up higher with audio playing in the back and then an exciting drop occurs and the riders return.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls is a popular log flume attraction heavily-themed around the animated character Dudley Do-Right. The ride was manufactured by Mack Rides and is located at Universal Islands of Adventure. It features multiple smaller drops before a 75-foot drop at the end. In addition, the ride is one of the few of its kind to use lap bars as a method of restraining riders.
Manufacturers edit
- ABC Rides
- Arrow Dynamics
- Barr Engineering
- Bear Rides
- Big Country Motioneering
- D.P.V. Rides
- Fabbri Group
- Hafema
- Hopkins Rides
- I.E Park
- Intamin
- Interlink
- L&T Systems
- Mack Rides
- Mimafab
- Preston & Barbieri
- Reverchon Industries
- Rides and Fun
- SBF Visa Group
- Schwarzkopf
- Senyo Kogyo
- Soquet
- Van Egdom
- Venture Rides
- WGH Transportation Engineering
- WhiteWater
- Zamperla
Installations edit
| Name | Park | Location | Manufacturer | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Old Chicago |  United States |
Arrow Development | 1975 | Removed |
| Unknown | Funtown Pier | United States |
Arrow Development | 1977 | Removed |
| Unknown | Bali Festival Park |  Indonesia |
Hopkins Rides | 1996 | Removed |
| Unknown | Varde Sommerland |  Denmark |
Big Country Motioneering | 1990 | Removed |
| Adventure Canyon Log Flume | Buffalo Bill's | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1994 | Operating |
| Adventure River | Antibesland |  France |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| African River | Zoosafari Fasanolandia |  Italy |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Aguas Turbulentas Hidrovertigo | Parque de la Ciudad |  Argentina |
Intamin | 1987 | Closed |
| Akuatiti | Terra Mítica |  Spain |
Bear Rides | 2000 | Operating |
| Alpine Log Flume | Gulliver's Warrington |  United Kingdom |
Big Country Motioneering | 1989 | Operating |
| Amazon Volcano | VinWonders Phú Quốc | Vietnam | WhiteWater | 2022 | Operating |
| American Plunge | Silver Dollar City | United States |
Barr Engineering | 1981 | Operating |
| Anaconda | Isla Mágica | Spain |
Mack Rides | 1997 | Operating |
| Anbata Peka | Sofia Land |  Bulgaria |
L&T Systems | 2002 | Removed |
| Aquagaudi | Wiener Prater |  Austria |
Reverchon Industries | 2013 | Operating |
| Aquaman Splashdown Formerly Yankee Clipper |
Six Flags Great America | United States |
Arrow Development | 1976 | Operating |
| Aserradero | Parque de Atracciones de Madrid | Spain |
Zamperla | 2006 | Operating |
| Atlantique Sud | Parc du Petit Prince | France |
Soquet | 2017 | Operating |
| Autosplash | Mirabilandia | Italy |
Intamin | 1992 | Operating |
| Baby Flum | Didiland | France |
Soquet | 2018 | Operating |
| Badewannen-Fahrt zum Jungbrunnen | Erlebnispark Tripsdrill |  Germany |
Mack Rides | 2000 | Operating |
| Bamboo Chutes | Story Land | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1993 | Operating |
| Bamboo Shoot | Six Flags AstroWorld | United States |
Arrow Development | 1968 | Removed |
| Bambooz River | Walibi Rhône-Alpes | France |
Soquet | 2012 | Operating |
| Beaver Creek Log Ride Formerly Wild River Log Ride |
Funland | United Kingdom |
L&T Systems | 2006 | Operating |
| Beaver Rapids | Lightwater Valley | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1999 | Removed |
| Bedrock River Adventure | Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi |  United Arab Emirates |
Unknown | 2018 | Operating |
| Biberburg | Familypark Neusiedlersee | Austria |
Intamin | 2022 | Operating |
| Big Mama | Skyline Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 2017 | Operating |
| Big Splash | Wonderland Amusement Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1980 | Operating |
| Big Splash Log Flume | Western Playland | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1982 | Removed |
| Big Timber Log Ride | Enchanted Forest | United States |
E&F Miler | 1996 | Operating |
| Blizzard Falls | Funland | United Kingdom |
L&T Systems | Unknown | Operating |
| Blue River | Zoomarine | Italy |
L&T Systems | 2005 | Operating |
| Boat Chute | Lake Winnepesaukah | United States |
Carl O. Dixon | 1927 | Operating |
| Boji Falls Log Ride | Arnolds Park | United States |
Arrow Development | 2001 | Operating |
| Bugs' White Water Rapids | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1998 | Operating |
| Canoa | Italia in Miniatura | Italy |
In-house | 1991 | Operating |
| Canoes | PortAventura Park | Spain |
Zamperla | 1995 | Operating |
| Canyon Falls Log Flume | Gillians Wonderland Pier | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1992 | Operating |
| Canyon River Log Flume | The Flambards Experience | United Kingdom |
Zamperla | 1990 | Operating |
| Cascade Falls | Palace Playland | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Cataratas del Nilo | Terra Mítica | Spain |
Mack Rides | 2000 | Operating |
| Castoria | Fiabilandia | Italy |
Preston & Barbieri | 2012 | Operating |
| Cheyenne River | Mer de Sable | France |
Soquet | 1996 | Operating |
| Chiapas | Phantasialand | Germany |
Intamin | 2014 | Operating |
| Cliff Drop | Yokohama Cosmoworld |  Japan |
Senyo Kogyo | 1992 | Operating |
| Coal Cracker | Hersheypark | United States |
Arrow Development | 1973 | Operating |
| Colorado | New Jesolandia | Italy |
Reverchon Industries | 2009 | Operating |
| Colorado Boat | Gardaland | Italy |
Mack Rides | 1984 | Operating |
| Colorado Boats | Cavallino Matto | Italy |
Preston & Barbieri | 1993 | Operating |
| Colorado River | Djurs Sommerland | Denmark |
Interlink | 1991 | Operating |
| Colorado River | Magic World | France |
Interlink | 1995 | Operating |
| Concert'O | Walibi Rhône-Alpes | France |
Interlink | 2013 | Operating |
| Congo Splash | Knuthenborg Safaripark | Denmark |
ABC Rides | 2014 | Operating |
| Country Fair Falls | Dollywood | United States |
Arrow Development | 1970 | Removed |
| Crazy River | Walibi Holland |  Netherlands |
Mack Rides | 1994 | Operating |
| Crazy River | Europark | France |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Crossing Jurassic World | China Dinosaurs Park |  China |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Daredevil Falls | Dollywood | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1998 | Operating |
| De Boomstammetjes | Plopsaland |  Belgium |
Mack Rides | 1989 | Operating |
| Descente des Rapides | Mirapolis | France |
Mack Rides | 1987 | Removed |
| Desperado Plunge | Six Flags Great Escape | United States |
Arrow Development | 1972/1978 | Operating |
| Dino Island | Legoland Malaysia |  Malaysia |
ABC Rides | 2012 | Operating |
| Dino Splash | Parc Saint-Paul | France |
Interlink | 2001 | Operating |
| Dragon Falls | Twinlakes Park | United Kingdom |
L&T Systems | 2011 | Operating |
| Dragon River | Etnaland | Italy |
Hafema | 2012 | Operating |
| Drakkar Formerly Rio Grande Formerly Rivière Sauvage |
Walibi Sud-Ouest Walibi Belgium |
France |
Unknown | 1996 1978 to 1994 |
Operating |
| Drench Falls Log Flume | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom |
Arrow Development | 1967 | Removed |
| Donau Jump | Wiener Prater | Austria |
Reverchon Industries | 1991 | Removed |
| Dora's Big River Adventure | Movie Park Germany | Germany |
Preston & Barbieri | 2008 | Operating |
| Double Splash Flume | Dutch Wonderland | United States |
Arrow Development | 1977 | Operating |
| Dschungel X-Pedition | Legoland Deutschland | Germany |
Intamin | 2002 | Operating |
| Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Universal Islands of Adventure | United States |
Mack Rides | 1999 | Operating |
| Dulcimer Splash Formerly Flume Zoom |
Opryland USA | United States |
Arrow Development | 1972 | Removed |
| El Aserradero | Six Flags Over Texas | United States |
Arrow Development | 1963 | Operating |
| El Caimán Bailón | Isla Mágica | Spain |
Zamperla | Unknown | Operating |
| Enchanted Forest Log Flume | Rainbow's End |  New Zealand |
Unknown | 1984 | Operating |
| Escape from Crocodile Creek | Sealife Weymouth | United Kingdom |
ABC Rides | 2009 | Removed |
| Expedition Zork Formerly Backstroke |
Toverland | Netherlands |
Mack Rides | 2004 | Operating |
| Fantasy Flume | Fantasy Island | United Kingdom |
WGH Transportation Engineering | Unknown | Operating |
| Flash Back | Walibi Belgium | Belgium |
Mack Rides | 1995 | Operating |
| Fluch des Pharao | Belantis | Germany |
Hafema | 2003 | Operating |
| Flume Boat | Merlin's KinderWelt |  Czech Republic |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Hi Impact Planet |  Nigeria |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Khan Shatyr |  Kazakhstan |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Lotte World |  South Korea |
Intamin | 1986 | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Wonderland | United Arab Emirates |
Hopkins Rides | 1995 | Removed |
| Flume Ride | Al-Rawdah Sharaco Amusement Park |  Saudi Arabia |
Intamin | 1986 | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Kumdori Land | South Korea |
Intamin | 1993 | Removed |
| Flume Ride | Toshimaen | Japan |
Arrow Development | 1970 | Removed |
| Flume Ride | Qingdao International Beer City | China |
Hopkins Rides | 1998 | Removed |
| Flume Ride | Magic Park |  Greece |
L&T Systems | 2001 | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Europark | Italy |
Fabbri Group | 2007 | Operating |
| Flume Ride | Magic World | Italy |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Flume-Ride | Zoomarine |  Portugal |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Flumeride | Liseberg |  Sweden |
Arrow Development | 1973 | Operating |
| Flumeride | DaftöLand | Sweden |
Interlink | 2011 | Operating |
| Flumeride | Kneippbyn | Sweden |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Fossen | Kongeparken |  Norway |
ABC Rides | 2013 | Operating |
| Frightful Falls | Holiday World | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1984 | Operating |
| Frozen Ever After (formerly Maelstrom) | Epcot | United States |
Intamin | 2016 | Operating |
| Gator Falls | Lowry Park Zoo | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Giant Flume | Knoebels Amusement Resort | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1990 | Operating |
| Gold Mine Exploration | Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village |  Taiwan |
Mack Rides | Unknown | Operating |
| Grand Canyon | Spreepark | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1995 | Removed |
| Gran Tikal | Parque de Atracciones de Zaragoza | Spain |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Great Expectations Log Flume Ride | Dickens World | United Kingdom |
WGH Transportation Engineering | Unknown | Operating |
| Haunted River | Kings Dominion | United States |
Arrow Development | 1980 | Removed |
| High Seas | Playland's Castaway Cove | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Hydrolix | Parc Astérix | France |
Reverchon Industries | 2014 | Operating |
| Midi Flume Ride | Gloria's Fantasyland |  Philippines |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Indiana Logs | Siam Park City |  Thailand |
Unknown | 1987 | Removed |
| Indiana River | Bobbejaanland | Belgium |
Intamin | 1991 | Operating |
| Jelajah | Trans Studio Indoor Theme Park Bandung inside the Transmart Bandung Supermall |
Indonesia |
Interlink | 2011 | Operating |
| Jet Stream | Six Flags Magic Mountain | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1972 | Operating |
| Jonas Adventure | Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park | China |
Bear Rides | 1998 | Operating |
| Jungle Log Jam | Enchanted Kingdom | Philippines |
Hopkins Rides | 1995 | Operating |
| Jungle River | Drievliet | Netherlands |
Reverchon Industries | 2001 | Operating |
| Jungle River | Luneur Park | Italy |
Rides and Fun | Unknown | Removed |
| Jungle River | Bayside Pleasure Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Removed |
| Redwood Falls | Rides At Adventure Cove in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium |
United States |
Hafema | 2008 | Removed |
| Jungle Splash Formerly Wild River |
Star City | Philippines |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Jurassic River | Cavallino Matto | Italy |
Technical Park | 2018 | Operating |
| Jurassic Island | Trans Studio Cibubur | |
Interlink / Simworx[6] | 2019 | Operating |
| Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal | Kings Island | United States |
Arrow Development | 1973 | Removed |
| Kinder Wildwasserbahn | Schwaben Park | Germany |
ABC Rides | 2007 | Operating |
| King Neptune's Revenge | Clementon Amusement Park | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Klondike Creek | Flamingo Land | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1999 | Removed |
| Kongo River | Hollywoodpark | Germany |
Van Egdom | 1994 | Operating |
| Koskenlaskurata | Wasalandia |  Finland |
Mack Rides | 1988 | Removed |
| Krokobahn | Familypark Neusiedlersee | Austria |
ABC Rides | 2006 | Operating |
| Kwai River | PowerLand | Finland |
Interlink | 2013 | Operating |
| La Cascade | Zygo Park | France |
Reverchon Industries | 1987 | Removed |
| La Isla | Allou Fun Park | Greece |
L&T Systems | 2002 | Operating |
| L'Alaska | Tibidabo Amusement Park | Spain |
Zamperla | 1989 | Operating |
| La Mina d'Or | Tibidabo Amusement Park | Spain |
Reverchon Industries | 1997 | Operating |
| La Pitoune | La Ronde |  Canada |
Arrow Development | 1967 | Removed |
| La Rivière Canadienne | Le Pal | France |
Soquet | 1992 | Operating |
| La Rivière Castor | Fraispertuis City | France |
Soquet | 2014 | Operating |
| La Rivière Des Castors | Mer de Sable | France |
Unknown | 2007 | Operating |
| La Riviere Emeraude | Fami Parc | France |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Removed |
| Legend of the Labyrinth | Lagunasia | Japan |
Hopkins Rides | 2001 | Operating |
| Lego Canoe | Legoland Billund | Denmark |
Unknown | 1992 | Operating |
| Le Flum | Fraispertuis City | France |
Soquet | 1991 | Operating |
| Le Scoot Log Flume | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | United States |
Arrow Development | 1975 | Operating |
| Les Flobarts | Bagatelle | France |
Unknown | 2000 | Operating |
| Les Rapides De l'Ouest | Magic Park Land | France |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Les Rapides Du Colorado | Lillom | France |
Unknown | 1985 | Removed |
| Loch Ness Expplorers | Adlabs Imagica |  India |
I.E. Park | 2013 | Operating |
| Lodki Wyspa Skarbow | Energylandia |  Poland |
SBF Visa Group | Unknown | Operating |
| Log Chute Formerly Paul Bunyan's Log Chute |
Nickelodeon Universe | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1992 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom |
Mimafab | 1989 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Gulliver's Matlock Bath | United Kingdom |
Big Country Motioneering | 1988 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Gulliver's Milton Keynes | United Kingdom |
Big Country Motioneering | 1999 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Hamanako Pal Pal | Japan |
Hopkins Rides | 1998 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Rye Playland | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1993 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Fantasy Island | United States |
Arrow Development | Unknown | Removed |
| Log Flume Formerly Over The Falls |
Seabreeze Amusement Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1984 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Silverwood Theme Park | United States |
Arrow Development | 1987/1990 | Operating |
| Log Flume Formerly The Ice Mountain Splash Formerly The Plunge Formerly The Hoo Hoo Log Flume |
Six Flags St. Louis | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1971 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Family Kingdom Amusement Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1999 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Camden Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1983 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Lagoon Amusement Park | United States |
Arrow Development | 1976 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Casino Pier | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Log Flume | LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | United States |
Barr Engineering | Unknown | Removed |
| Log Flume | Myrtle Beach Pavilion | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1984 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Hunt's Pier | United States |
Arrow Development | 1970 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Magic Harbor | United States |
Arrow Development | 1969 | Removed |
| Log Flume Formerly Cataratas |
South Pier | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 2010 | Operating |
| Log Flume | Barry Island Pleasure Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1980 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Camelot Theme Park | United Kingdom |
Mimafab | 1986 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Southport Pleasureland | United Kingdom |
Arrow Development | 1968 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Drayton Manor Theme Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1981 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Frontierland | United Kingdom |
Arrow Dynamics | 1982 | Removed |
| Log Flume | Rotunda Amusement Park | United Kingdom |
Big Country Motioneering | 1987 | Removed |
| Log Ride | Pontchartrain Beach | United States |
Arrow Development | 1974 | Removed |
| Loggers Leap | Thorpe Park | United Kingdom |
Mack Rides | 1989 | Closed |
| Loggers Leap | Loudoun Castle | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1995 | Removed |
| Logger's Revenge | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | United States |
Arrow Development | 1977 | Operating |
| Logger's Run | California's Great America | United States |
Arrow Development | 1976 | Removed |
| Logger's Run | Michigan's Adventure | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1983 | Operating |
| Logger's Run | Six Flags Great America | United States |
Arrow Development | 1976 | Operating |
| Log Jam | Joyland Amusement Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1985 | Removed |
| Log Jamboree | Six Flags Over Georgia | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1968 | Operating |
| Log Jammer | Kennywood | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1975 | Removed |
| Log Jammer | Kiddieland Amusement Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1992 | Removed |
| Log Jammer | Six Flags Magic Mountain | United States |
Arrow Development | 1971 | Removed |
| Log Ride | Gold Reef City |  South Africa |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Log Ride | Castle Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1989 | Operating |
| Lo Strozzagorgo | Miragica | Italy |
SBF Visa Group | 2009 | Operating |
| Lucky River | Parc Spirou | France |
Hafema | 2019 | Operating |
| Maelstrom | Epcot | United States |
Intamin | 1988 | Removed |
| MamiWata | Fantasiana Erlebnispark Straßwalchen | Austria |
Hafema | 2015 | Operating |
| Maya Splash | Plopsa Coo | Belgium |
Mack Rides | 1986 | Operating |
| Menhir Express | Parc Astérix | France |
Hopkins Rides | 1995 | Operating |
| Mighty Mountain Flume Adventure | Leofoo Village Theme Park | Taiwan |
Intamin | 1995 | Operating |
| Mill Race | Cedar Point | United States |
Arrow Development | 1963 | Removed |
| Mill River | PowerLand | Finland |
Zamperla | 2005 | Operating |
| Mini Flum | Europark | France |
Interlink | 2011 | Operating |
| Mini Flume Ride | Parque de Atracciones de Madrid | Spain |
Unknown | 1991 | Removed |
| Mini Rapide | Mirabilandia | Italy |
L&T Systems | 2001 | Operating |
| Mississippi Boat | Leolandia | Italy |
Zamperla | 1998 | Operating |
| Monkey Falls | Ratanga Junction | South Africa |
Hopkins Rides | 1998 | Removed |
| Montaña de Agua | Pola Park | Spain |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Removed |
| Mühlbach-Fahrt | Erlebnispark Tripsdrill | Germany |
ABC Rides | 2003 | Operating |
| Mystery River Log Flume | Frontier City | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1983 | Operating |
| Newton | Skara Sommarland | Sweden |
Bear Rides | 2003 | Operating |
| Niagara | PPS Park Platja d'Aro | Spain |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Niagara gara | Dunia Fantasi | Indonesia |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Niagara Falls | Sunway Lagoon | Malaysia |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Nightmare Niagara | The American Adventure | United Kingdom |
Big Country Motioneering / WGH Transportation Engineering | 1987 | Removed |
| Nilen | Dyreparken | Norway |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Ohio River Adventure | Kentucky Kingdom | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1987 | Removed |
| Old Hickory Log Flume | Libertyland | United States |
Arrow Development | 1976 | Removed |
| Old Mill Scream | Fantasy Island | United States |
Unknown | 1986 | Removed |
| Old No. 2 Logging Company | Magic Springs and Crystal Falls | United States |
Bradley & Kaye | 1978 | Operating |
| Over The Edge | MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park | United States |
Intamin | 1993 | Removed |
| Ozarka Splash Formerly Cypress Plunge |
Six Flags New Orleans | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 2000 | Closed |
| Paul Bunyan's Loggin' Toboggan | Idlewild and Soak Zone | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Papea Flume River Splash |
Papéa Parc Legendia |
France |
Reverchon Industries | 2010 2008 to 2009 |
Operating |
| Pepsi Plunge Formerly Gold Rush |
Geauga Lake | United States |
Unknown | 1972 | Removed |
| Pinguine! Abenteuer Antarktis | Sea Life Abenteuer Park | Germany |
ABC Rides | 2013 | Removed |
| Piranha | Southport Pleasureland | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 2012 | Operating |
| Pirat River | Pirat Parc | France |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Pirate Adventure | Drayton Manor Theme Park | United Kingdom |
Mack Rides | 1990 | Closed |
| Pirate Adventure | Lunapark Fréjus | France |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Pirate Falls Treasure Quest Formerly Pirate Falls Dynamite Drench Formerly Pirate Falls |
Legoland Windsor | United Kingdom |
Zamperla | 1996 | Operating |
| Pirateninsel | Skyline Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 2006 | Removed |
| Pirateninsel | Eifelpark | Germany |
Mack Rides | 2018 | Operating |
| Pirate River | Barry Island Pleasure Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 2016 | Operating |
| Pirate's Plunge | Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier | United States |
Interlink | 2012 | Operating |
| Pirates Plunge | Pirate Adventure Park |  Ireland |
Zamperla | Unknown | Operating |
| Piratfisken | Djurs Sommerland | Denmark |
ABC Rides | 2009 | Operating |
| Pirati Splash | Leolandia | Italy |
Zamperla | 2005 | Operating |
| Poland Spring Plunge Formerly Red River Rapids |
Six Flags New England | United States |
Reverchon Industries | 1979 | Removed |
| Policy Pond Saw Mill Log Flume | Canobie Lake Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1982 | Operating |
| Pottwal | Potts Park | Germany |
Bear Rides | 1997 | Operating |
| Race For Your Life Charlie Brown Formerly The Wild Thornberrys River Adventure Formerly Kings Mills Log Flume |
Kings Island | United States |
Arrow Development | 1972 | Operating |
| Raging River | Ocean Park |  Hong Kong |
Arrow Huss | 1984 | Removed |
| Raging River | Adventure Island | United Kingdom |
Interlink | 1996 | Removed |
| Raging River Log Flume | Paultons Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1999 | Operating |
| Rapid Toon's | Luna park Cape d'Agde | France |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Raskapuska | Beto Carrero World |  Brazil |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Rio Salto | Walibi Belgium | Belgium |
Unknown | 1986 | Removed |
| Río Bravo | Parque Warner Madrid | Spain |
Intamin | 2002 | Operating |
| Rio Bravo | Bracalandia | Portugal |
Reverchon Industries | 1990 | Removed |
| Rio Bravo | Magikland | Portugal |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Ripsaw Falls | Attractiepark Slagharen | Netherlands |
Reverchon Industries | 1992 | Operating |
| Riptide | Six Flags Great Adventure | United States |
Arrow Development | 1975 | Removed |
| River Rapids Log Flume | Adventureland | United States |
Unknown | 1974 | Removed |
| River Slide | Azurpark | France |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| River Splash Formerly Ch'Plouf |
Bagatelle | France |
Reverchon Industries | 1976 | Operating |
| River Splash | Bellewaerde | Belgium |
Reverchon Industries | 1980 | Operating |
| Rivière Canadienne | Nigloland | France |
Mack Rides | 1989 | Operating |
| Rivière Canadienne | Walibi Rhône-Alpes | France |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Rivière des Chèvres | Jardin d'Acclimatation | France |
Reverchon Industries | 2018 | Operating |
| Riviere Sauvage | Didiland | France |
Soquet | 1995 | Operating |
| Rivière Sauvage | Toison d'Or | France |
Mack Rides | 1990 | Removed |
| Rivière Sauvage | Walygator Parc | France |
Soquet | 1992 | Operating |
| Roaring Creek Log Flume | Silverwood | United States |
Arrow Dynamics / Hopkins Rides | 1990 | Operating |
| Roaring Springs | Lowry Park Zoo | United States |
Unknown | 2018 | Operating |
| Rocky Hollow Log Ride | Dreamworld |  Australia |
Dreamworld | 1981 | Removed |
| Rocky Mountain Rapids | Cliff's Amusement Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1985 | Operating |
| Rocky River Falls | Wicksteed Park | United Kingdom |
Big Country Motioneering | 2008 | Operating |
| Rocky's Rapids | Indiana Beach | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Rocky Slider | Fuji-Q Highland | Japan |
Arrow Dynamics | 1974 | Removed |
| Saugreen Lumber Mill | Centreville Amusement Park | Canada |
Arrow Development | 1972 | Operating |
| Sawmill River | Crystal Beach Park | Canada |
Hopkins Rides | 1981 | Removed |
| Saw Mill Log Flume | Six Flags Great Adventure | United States |
Arrow Development | 1974 | Operating |
| Saw Mill Plunge | Lake Compounce | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1986 | Operating |
| Seal Falls | Paultons Park | United Kingdom |
Zamperla | 2002 | Operating |
| Shenandoah Lumber Company | Kings Dominion | United States |
Arrow Development | 1975 | Operating |
| Shoot D Chute | Celebration City | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Shoot The Chute | Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park | China |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Shoot-the-Rapids | Cedar Point | United States |
In-house with Arrow Development hardware | 1967 | Removed |
| Shoot the Rapids | Cedar Point | United States |
Intamin | 2010 | Removed |
| Silver River Flume | PortAventura Park | Spain |
Mack Rides | 1995 | Operating |
| Sissiboo Sizzler Formerly Cariboo Log Chute |
Upper Clements Parks Expo 86 |
Canada |
Intamin | 1989 1986 to 1988 |
Removed |
| Skull Mountain | Six Flags America | United States |
Intamin | 1997 | Removed |
| Skull Rock Formerly Camelot Cascade Log Flume |
Oakwood Theme Park Camelot Theme Park |
United Kingdom |
Mimafab | 2013 1986 to 2012 |
Operating |
| Sparklett's Splash | State Fair of Texas | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Splash | Frontier City | United States |
Hopkins Rides | Unknown | Operating |
| Splash | Bosque Mágico |  Mexico |
Hopkins Rides | 1993 | Removed |
| Splash | Luna Park Palavas-les-Flots | France |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Splash Boat | East Park, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom |
Charles Wicksteed | 1929 | Operating |
| Splashdown | Castles N' Coasters | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1991 | Operating |
| Splash Kids | Walygator Parc | France |
Zamperla | 1989 | Operating |
| Splash Mountain | Disneyland | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1989 | Removed |
| Splash Mountain | Magic Kingdom | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1992 | Removed |
| Splash Mountain | Tokyo Disneyland | Japan |
Hopkins Rides | 1992 | Operating |
| Splash Mountain | OK Corral | France |
Reverchon Industries | 2001 | Operating |
| Splash-o-Saure | Parc du Bocasse | France |
Soquet | 2017 | Operating |
| Splash River | La Coccinelle | France |
Soquet | 2015 | Operating |
| Splash River | Happyland |  Switzerland |
Mack Rides | 2006 | Operating |
| Spleshi | Hopi Hari | Brazil |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Splinter | Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin' | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Splinter | Elitch Gardens | United States |
Arrow Development | 1978 | Removed |
| Splish Splash | Allou Fun Park | Greece |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Splyw Kopalnia Zlota | Energylandia | Poland |
SBF Visa Group | 2014 | Operating |
| Stanley Falls | Busch Gardens Tampa | United States |
Arrow Development | 1973 | Operating |
| Stonewash Creek | Phantasialand | Germany |
Unknown | 1992 | Removed |
| Stormforce 10 | Drayton Manor Theme Park | United Kingdom |
Bear Rides | 1999 | Operating |
| Sturmfahrt der Drachenboote | Hansa-Park | Germany |
L&T Systems | 2007 | Operating |
| Sungai Rejang Flume Ride | Genting Highlands | Malaysia |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Super Splash | Dream World | Thailand |
Hopkins Rides | 1995 | Operating |
| Super Splash | Hansa-Park | Germany |
Intamin | 1986 | Operating |
| Tchibum | Beto Carrero World | Brazil |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Texas Splashdown | SeaWorld San Antonio | United States |
Arrow Development | 1987/1991 | Removed |
| The Big Splash | Rainbow Springs | New Zealand |
Intamin | 2012 | Operating |
| The Flume | Alton Towers | United Kingdom |
Mack Rides | 1981 | Removed |
| The Flume | Playland | Canada |
Reverchon Industries | 1985 | Operating |
| The Log Flume | Miracle Strip Amusement Park | United States |
Arrow Development | 1972 | Removed |
| The Plunge | Aussie World | Australia |
Unknown | 2011 | Operating |
| The Rugrats' Lost River Formerly Beaver Creek Log Flume |
Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom |
Arrow Dynamics | 1992 | Operating |
| Thunder Creek Mountain | Dorney Park | United States |
Barr Engineering | 1982 | Operating |
| Thunder Falls | Crealy Great Adventure Park Cornwall | United Kingdom |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Thunder Falls | Fort Fun | United Kingdom |
Interlink | 2007 | Operating |
| Thunder Falls | Everland | South Korea |
WhiteWater | 2016 | Operating |
| Thunder Falls Log Flume | Funtown Splashtown USA | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1984 | Operating |
| Thunder Rapids | Six Flags Darien Lake | United States |
Arrow Huss | 1981 | Removed |
| Thunder River | Waldameer Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1995 | Operating |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Magic Kingdom | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 2024 | Under construction |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Disneyland | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 2024 | Under construction |
| Tidal Wave | Crealy Great Adventure Park Devon | United Kingdom |
L&T Systems | 2003 | Operating |
| Tiger Rock Formerly Dragon Falls Formerly Dragon River |
Chessington World of Adventures | United Kingdom |
Mack Rides | 1987 | Operating |
| Timber Falls | Calaway Park | Canada |
Hopkins Rides | 1983 | Removed |
| Timber Falls | Calaway Park | Canada
|
WhiteWater | 2014 | Operating |
| Timber Falls Log Flume | Pleasurewood Hills | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1992 | Operating |
| Timber Mountain Log Ride | Knott's Berry Farm | United States |
Arrow Development | 1969 | Operating |
| Timber Splash | Kingoland | France |
Reverchon Industries | 2017 | Operating |
| Timber Wolf Howling Log Flume | Timber Falls Adventure Park | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1994 | Operating |
| Tiny Timbers | Hersheypark | United States |
Venture Rides | 1989 | Removed |
| Tivoli Agua | Tivoli World | Spain |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Tømmerstupet | Tusenfryd | Norway |
Arrow Dynamics | 1988 | Operating |
| Træstammerne | Fårup Sommerland | Denmark |
Big Country Motioneering | 1991 | Operating |
| Treasure Falls | Legoland California | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Tronchi | Edenlandia | Italy |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Tronchi sull'acqua | Safari Park | Italy |
L&T Systems | 2007 | Operating |
| Troncos | Parque Mundo Aventura |  Colombia |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Troncosaurus | Movieland Park | Italy |
L&T Systems | 2003 | Operating |
| Troncos Veloces | Mundo Fantasía | Spain |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Tukkijoki | Särkänniemi | Finland |
Reverchon Industries | 1983 | Operating |
| Turtle Splash | Barry's Amusements | United Kingdom |
I.E. Park | 2006 | Operating |
| Twin Mercury | Space World | Japan |
Hopkins Rides | 1999 | Removed |
| Tyroler Wildwasserbahn | Europa-Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1978 | Operating |
| V12 Enter the Engine | Ferrari World Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
Unknown | 2010 | Removed |
| Vadvizi Utazas | Vidam Park |  Hungary |
Reverchon Industries | 2002 | Removed |
| Valhalla | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom |
Intamin | 2000 | Operating |
| Vandrotten | BonBon-Land | Denmark |
In-house | 1995 | Operating |
| Vandrutschebanen | Bakken | Denmark |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Viking River Rapids Ride | VinWonders Phú Quốc | Vietnam | WhiteWater | 2022 | Operating |
| Viking Voyage | Tayto Park | Ireland |
Interlink | 2017 | Operating |
| Viking Voyager | Worlds of Fun | United States |
Arrow Development | 1973 | Operating |
| Viking's Revenge Flume Ride | Sea World | Australia |
Unknown | 1978 | Removed |
| Vulcano Rapids | Gulliverlandia | Italy |
Unknown | 2002 | Operating |
| Wasserbob | Panorama Park | Germany |
Unknown | 1979 | Removed |
| Water Chut | Luna Park Marseillan Plage | France |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Water Chute | Amigoland | France |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Water Chute | Harbour Park | United Kingdom |
D.P.V. Rides | 2007 | Operating |
| Water Chute | Peasholm Park, Scarborough | United Kingdom |
Unknown | 1932 | Operating |
| Waterchute | Wicksteed Park | United Kingdom |
Charles Wicksteed | 1926 | Operating |
| Waterfall Flume Ride | OCT East | China |
Bear Rides | Unknown | Operating |
| Water Flume | Astroland | United States |
Arrow Development | 1964 | Removed |
| White Lightnin' Log Flume | Bell's Amusement Park | United States |
Arrow Development | Unknown | Removed |
| White Water Express | Beech Bend Park | United States |
Reverchon Industries | 2002 | Operating |
| White Water Landing | Cedar Point | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1982 | Removed |
| White Water Log Flume | Codona's Amusement Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| White Water Log Flume | M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1998 | Operating |
| Wickie Splash Formerly Teufelsfässer |
Holiday Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1992 | Operating |
| Wild-Crazy Flume | Lihpao Land | Taiwan |
Hopkins Rides | 1999 | Operating |
| Wild River | Luna Park | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild River | Joyland Amusement Park | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild River | Fun Forest Amusement Park | United States |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Wild River | Fort Fun Abenteuerland | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1979 | Operating |
| Wild River | Spreepark | Germany |
Reverchon Industries | 1990 | Removed |
| Wild River | Clarence Pier | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild Ricer | Tir Prince Fun Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild River Log Flume | Botton's Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 2004 | Operating |
| Wild River Log Flume | Brighton Pier | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 2000 | Operating |
| Wild Thornberry's River Adventure Formerly Powder Keg |
Carowinds | United States |
Arrow Development | 1973 | Removed |
| Wilderness Adventure | Ontario Place | Canada |
Unknown | Unknown | Removed |
| Wildwash Creek | Phantasialand | Germany |
Unknown | 1992 | Removed |
| Wildwasserbahn | Hansa-Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1977 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Jaderpark | Germany |
unknown | 1996 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Rasti-Land | Germany |
Unknown | 1981 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Taunus Wunderland | Germany |
Mack Rides | 2001 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Conny-Land | Switzerland |
Zamperla | 1991 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Traumland auf der BärenHöhle | Germany |
ABC Rides | 2014 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Kids-Dinoworld | Germany |
ABC Rides | 2005 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Freizeitpark Plohn | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1999 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Serengeti Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1994 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Freizeit-Land Geiselwind | Germany |
Reverchon Industries | 1997 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Bayern Park | Germany |
Reverchon Industries | 1997 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Churpfalzpark | Germany |
Unknown | 1995 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn | Germany |
Reverchon Industries | 1996 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Eulenspiegelpark | Germany |
Schwarzkopf | 1982 | Removed |
| Wildwasserbahn | Kernie's Familienpark | Germany |
Zamperla | 2001 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Magic Park | Germany |
Big Country Motioneering | 2003 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Phantasialand | Germany |
Unknown | 1974 | Removed |
| Wildwasserbahn | Schwaben Park | Germany |
L&T Systems | 1998 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn | Schwarzwaldpark | Germany |
L&T Systems | 2004 | Removed |
| Wildwasserbahn I | Heide Park | Germany |
Mack Rides | 1980 | Operating |
| Wildwasserbahn II | Heide Park | Germany |
Schwarzkopf | 1990 | Removed |
| Wildwasser Trip | Traumlandpark | Germany |
Schwarzkopf | 1987 | Removed |
| Wildwaterbaan | Mondo Verde | Netherlands |
Reverchon Industries | 2017 | Operating |
| Wildwaterbaan | Kinderstad Heerlen | Netherlands |
Unknown | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild Water Log Flume | Brean Leisure Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | Unknown | Operating |
| Wild Waterval Formerly Canadian River |
Avonturenpark Hellendoorn | Netherlands |
Mack Rides | 1982 | Operating |
| Wild Water Slide | Bobbejaanland | Belgium |
Intamin | 1980 | Operating |
| Wild West Falls Adventure Ride | Warner Bros. Movie World | Australia |
Hopkins Rides | 1998 | Operating |
| Wonder Drop | Tokyo Dome City | Japan |
Hopkins Rides | 2001 | Operating |
| Woodchuck Run Cahaba Falls |
Alabama Splash Adventure | United States |
Arrow Dynamics | 1998 | Removed |
| Yankee Clipper | California's Great America | United States |
Arrow Development | 1976 | Removed |
| Ye Olde Log Flume | Valleyfair | United States |
Unknown | 1979 | Removed |
| Yule Log | Santa's Village | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1983 | Operating |
| Zambeze Formerly Blue Splash |
Magikland Feira Popular |
Portugal |
Reverchon Industries | 2010 Unknown |
Removed |
| Zambezi Water Splash | West Midland Safari Park | United Kingdom |
Reverchon Industries | 1990 | Operating |
| Zoom Phloom | Morey's Piers | United States |
Hopkins Rides | 1985 | Operating |
| Zumba Flume | Canada's Wonderland | Canada |
Unknown | 1981 | Removed |
| Zum Rittersturz | Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten/Cochem | Germany |
ABC Rides | 2012 | Operating |
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References edit
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- ^ Slade, Gary (November 1994), "Arrow, The Most Influential Ride Manufacturer of Our Time", Inside Track (Special Section): 2–16
- ^ Slade, Gary (November 1989), "O.D. Hopkins Enjoys Past, Anticipates Bright Future", Inside Track: 2–3
- ^ "Reference List". Intamin Product Catalog. Wollerau, Switzerland: Intamin A.G. 1998.
- ^ "The Flume Ride, a park cornerstone". HopkinsRides.com. Hopkins Rides LLC. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
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