Log Flume Explained – Theme Park Definition

A log flume (also called a flume ride or splash ride) is a water ride in which guests sit in boat-shaped vehicles — traditionally log-shaped fibreglass hulls — and travel along a water-filled channel, navigating a course of flat sections and small rises before a final steep drop splash. The impact at the bottom almost guarantees wet riders; the extent depends on the drop height and trough design. Log flumes were introduced in the 1960s and became a fixture of parks worldwide, prized for their family friendliness, moderate throughput, and iconic summer appeal. Many classic examples have received major theming upgrades. Well-known European examples include Poseidon at Europa-Park and various Wildwasserbahn installations across German-speaking parks.