Triple 3 Play Family Fun Park Hayden, Idaho

With the full-fledged theme parks of Triple Play in Hayden, ID, and Silverwood Theme park just a few miles north in Athol, it’s safe to say the fun doesn’t stop around CdA! Let’s look at what each offers, where they are different, and other essential details to ensure your trip is planned right. 

Triple Play in Hayden is a local CdA favorite for residents and visitors all around Northern Idaho. 3Play offers guests everything from go-karts and laser tag to an indoor waterpark, escape rooms, and even an on-site full-fledged resort and hotel. Located off Highway 95 in Hayden,  just 6 miles north of Coeur d’Alene, Triple Play is a family-friendly adventure right in our backyard. 

If you have been to Coeur d’Alene, you likely already know about 3-Play in Hayden. However, you may not have been aware that just 27 miles north on Highway 95 is another world-renowned theme park offering, Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, ID. Silverwood theme park is a go-to for thrill-seekers and family fun alike, from adrenaline-inducing roller coasters to lazy rivers and more.

Triple Play vs. Silverwood: Theme Parks Compared

While Silverwood and Triple Play offer guests top-notch excitement and amenities, depending on your time, budget, and preferences, you may be able to pick over the other. Let’s explore the differences in each and hopefully help you make a decision. 

Price

As of 2021, a single adult ticket at Triple Play will run a bit cheaper than neighboring Silverwood Theme park, giving you access to all rides in the park from opening until closing. Triple Play has also been known to offer reduced-price tickets like an evening pass. There are other add-on options, separate water park tickets, and an “A la carte” option for those who only want a few rides instead of a full pass. Learn more about the pricing of Triple Play here. 

Silverwood offers a general admission ticket price for a single adult and child ticket, respectively. Silverwood also offers two, and three-day park passes for an additional fee. See more prices here. 

Rides

While both parks offer great rides, it’s essential to know that each park offers a different “menu” of rides from each other. Those looking for a particular type of theme park experience may find an additional value between Silverwood and Triple Play in each park. Triple Play rides range from family-friendly attractions like mini-golf, go-karts, and their on-site water park, Raptor Reef, as well as laser tag and bowling. On the other hand, Silverwood shares many of these attractions, like a lazy river and an arcade. However, it ramps it with heart-pounding roller coasters like the Timber Terror and Tremor. For those looking for a nice family day out, Triple Play might be right. However, if you’re looking to push your limits, Silverwood may be the way to go. 

On-Site Amenities and Lodging

Silverwood and Triple Play offer guests great on-site amenities like dining and retail shopping outside the ride and attractions. However, they have a few differences when factoring in on-site lodging. Triple Play offers a hotel onsite that hosts 95 comfortable rooms and suites, complimentary deluxe breakfast each morning, and free high-speed wired and wireless internet access.

While Silverwood does have on-site lodging, it comes in the form of an RV Park. The Silverwood RV Park offers guest campsites ranging from 123 full hook-up sites to 41 tent-only sites. It’s important to know that the Silverwood RV park is limited seasonally from May 2nd through October 30th. 

Some Final Thoughts

There you have it, Silverwood and Triple Play theme parks compared! Hopefully, this was helpful in your plans to visit the beautiful northern Idaho region. As you can see, between the already abundant outdoor activities that CdA offers, theme parks are just another feather in the cap of a location packed with family-friendly things to do.