Can you swim on Wake Island?

Wake Island has two wonderful swimming areas surrounded by soft, sandy beaches for everyone to enjoy! They are a great place to relax, gather with friends and family and watch the AQUA PARK and other aquatic activities. The swimming beaches are not a timed activity, so feel free to use them until they close each day.



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How deep is the water? The depth of the cable wakeboarding lake is anywhere from 5-7 feet. The depth of the AQUA PARK lake ranges from 6-12 feet.

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Yes, our Island Grill has all sorts of great food such as burgers, fries, salads, pizza, and plenty of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Can I use my selfie stick on the AQUA PARK?

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Wake Island (Marshallese: Anen Kio, lit. 'island of the kio flower'; also known as Wake Atoll) is a remote coral atoll in the western Pacific Ocean, in the 20th century it rose to prominence as way point for Flying boats, then became a flash point in World War II, then has remained military base since that time.

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This small coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean is a restricted area, with only military personnel and scientists allowed on the island. It is administered by the U.S. Air Force and is often used as a military refueling spot of aircraft. There are no permanent residents on Wake Island.

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The island is an unorganized unincorporated territory belonging to the United States. It was claimed by the United States in 1899 until it was lost to Japan in the Battle of Wake Island in the December 1941, but returned after WW2. Wake island was the site of prisoner of war massacre during WW2.

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Today Wake Atoll serves as a refueling and emergency landing station for trans-pacific flights. Receiving only one civilian aircraft every two weeks, the station serves mostly military purposes.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the refuge. When Midway was a naval facility, it often housed more than 5,000 residents. Today, roughly 40 refuge staff members, contractors and volunteers live there at any given time.

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After the war, Wake Island once again retreated into solitude and isolation. It was used as a fueling stop by American forces during the Vietnam War, and in 2006, it was hit by a fierce typhoon that caused major damage to the surviving infrastructure on the island.

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