Lost Island Theme Park
Lost Island Theme Park is a theme park in Waterloo, Iowa.
A theme park inside Waterloo
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
26 rides and 4 roller coasters
Including 2 water rides, on 90 acres. Open since 2022. About ↓
You can stay in Waterloo
Lost Island Theme Park is inside Waterloo, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Waterloo. Green months are the mild ones.
Lost Island Theme Park
Lost Island Theme Park is a theme park in Waterloo, Iowa. The 90-acre (36 ha) park includes five themed lands, which feature numerous attractions; including three roller coasters. Lost Island Theme Park is owned by the Bertch family, who operate the Lost Island Waterpark, which is located next to the site of the theme park. Construction on Lost Island Theme Park began in August 2019, it opened on June 18, 2022, and it cost an estimated $100 million.
- Type
- Theme park
- Rides
- 26 · 4 roller coasters · 2 water rides
- Opened
- 2022
- Owner
- The Bertch Family
- Opened
- 2022
- Area
- 90 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 14K a year
Where to stay near Lost Island Theme Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Waterloo (25) and Cedar Falls (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lost Island Theme Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | in town | — | 25 19 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 66,919 | $153K | D |
| Cedar Falls | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 41,240 | $264K | — |
| Evansdale | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 4,463 | $150K | C+ |
| Washburn | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 714 | $142K | — |
| Waverly | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 campground | 10,561 | $223K | C+ |
| Independence | 21 mi east | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 6,312 | $165K | B |
| Oelwein | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 5,757 | $96K | B− |
| Jesup | 13 mi east | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,557 | $190K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Lost Island Theme Park
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
67 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
66 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye Arena
128 mi MuseumCedar Rock State Park
47 mi MuseumNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
2in town GardenCedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
65 mi MuseumVesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
46 mi MuseumMuseum of Art Cedar Rapids55 mi MuseumLenox CollegePhoto credits
Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0 · Cedar Rock State Park: Orange Suede Sofa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: ArtisticAbode, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens: Cedarvalleyarboretum, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Art Cedar Rapids: ericjames, CC BY 3.0
Visiting Lost Island Theme Park
Is Lost Island Theme Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo?
Yes. It’s inside Waterloo, IA.
When is the best time to visit Lost Island Theme Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to Lost Island Theme Park?
Waterloo Regional (ALO), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 93 miles.
How many roller coasters does Lost Island Theme Park have?
4, among 26 rides (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near Lost Island Theme Park?
Waterloo (in town, 25 places to stay), Cedar Falls (9 mi, 18 places to stay) and Evansdale (3 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Waterloo
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Waterloo’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.