New Plans Posted for Former Wild Water & Wheels Site on Chemong Road

By Scott Arnold

New "Coming Soon" signs have been installed at the former Wild Water & Wheels property on Chemong Road, offering the first public glimpse at what could be coming to the long-vacant site.

New "Coming Soon" signs at the former Wild Water & Wheels property offer the first look at what could be coming to the long-vacant site on Chemong Road. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

While no opening date or timeline has been announced, the signs include concept-style images and a site layout showing several attractions and amenities planned for the property.

Among the features shown are mini golf, batting cages, Luna's Land Kid's Zone, a drive-in movie theatre, paintball, rollerblading, a café, and a food spot called Poutine Gang.

New "Coming Soon" signs at the former Wild Water & Wheels property offer the first look at what could be coming to the long-vacant site on Chemong Road. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

Concept images posted at the property show plans for attractions including mini golf, batting cages, a drive-in movie theatre, paintball, rollerblading, a café, and Poutine Gang. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

Concept images posted at the property show plans for attractions including mini golf, batting cages, a drive-in movie theatre, paintball, rollerblading, a café, and Poutine Gang. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The new signs don't include an opening date, but they do offer an exciting preview of what's being planned for the former Wild Water & Wheels property. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The new signs don't include an opening date, but they do offer an exciting preview of what's being planned for the former Wild Water & Wheels property. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The site plan displayed on the new signs outlines several proposed attractions as the former Wild Water & Wheels property prepares for its next chapter. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The property, located just outside Peterborough on Chemong Road, has sat vacant since Wild Water & Wheels closed in 2018.

The former Wild Water & Wheels water slides can still be seen towering over the property nearly eight years after the attraction closed, with the old go-kart track in the forefront. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The former Wild Water & Wheels water slides can still be seen towering over the property nearly eight years after the attraction closed. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The stairs that once led to the Pipeline Express remain standing, while the zebra figures from the former mini golf course are still visible on the property. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

For many locals, the site holds plenty of memories. During its heyday, Wild Water & Wheels featured go-karts, bumper boats, water slides, mini golf, a mini arcade, and the beloved Pipeline Express, the last remaining Bailey "Auto Sled" coaster in the world before it was dismantled in 2019.

For now, the new signs simply say "Coming Soon," but they offer an exciting look at what could be the next chapter for one of the area's most recognizable former attractions.

motorists driving along Chemong Road can now see the new "Coming Soon" signs posted at the former Wild Water & Wheels property. (Photo by Scott Arnold)


Scott Arnold
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Wild Water & Wheels Pipeline Express Coaster (Last Remaining Bailey Auto Sled Coaster In World) Has Closed Down

The amusement and theme park related news site Coaster Nerd reports that Wild Water & Wheels Pipeline Express Coaster has closed down. It was the last remaining Bailey "Auto Sled" coaster in the world.

Photo by Bria Pigeon

Many people have fond memories of going down that coaster at Wild Water & Wheels over the years—it even made our list of 57 Signs You’re From Peterborough—and many a parent has taken their kids there.

The long walk up the stairs to get to the platform overlooking Chemong Road could be as harrowing as the ride depending on the wind on any given day.

Photo by Bria Pigeon

Wild Water & Wheels says a new attraction is slated open in 2020, but no word yet on what that will be.

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