Home » Travel News » Best water parks in…

This article is about 10 years old

Best water parks in Virginia, Maryland and D.C.

Water Country US — Water Country USA in Williamsburg, owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, is the commonwealth’s largest family water park, featuring flumes, water slides, floating rivers, caves and lagoons. (Courtesy SeaWorld Entertainment)

alberta falls — Alberta Falls at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg is a 4-story raft ride through the indoor water park. (Courtesy Great Wolf Lodge)

watersoakcity — Soak City Water Park at Kings Dominion, in Doswell, Virginia, features rides including the new Hurricane Heights, which sends free-falling riders through a series of loops and S-curves in a translucent flume. Soak City is included with admission to Kings Dominion. (Courtesy Kings Dominion)

signal bay water park — Signal Bay Water Park in Manassas Park is 27,000 feet of family water fun, including a zero-depth-entry pool, with water cannons and a lazy river. (Courtesy Signal Bay Water Park)

Splash Down — Splash Down Waterpark in Manassas is 13 acres large, featuring water slides, a lazy river, lily pad and log walk, and Big Kahuna Beach, with 250 tons of sand. (Courtesy Splash Down Waterpark)

great waves — Just off the Beltway in Alexandria’s Cameron Run Regional Park, Great Waves Waterpark has slides and rides from young kids to thrill seekers, waterfalls, mini golf and batting cages. (Courtesy Great Waves Waterpark)

water mine — The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole at Lake Fairfax in Reston mixes splashy water fun with a bit of the old west. (Courtesy Water Mine)

The Atlantis Waterpark in Centreville includes a 1,000 gallon dumping bucket, waterfalls, and water slides, including one in complete darkness. (Atlantis Waterpark)

water works — Waterworks Waterpark in Dale City features slides, rope climbs, shaded lounge cabana areas, and wading pools. (Courtesy Facebook/Sally Wood)

Volcano Island Waterpark, located in Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, features water slides, waterfalls, squirters, and a 500-gallon dumping bucket. Mini-golf too! (Courtesy Volcano Island Waterpark)

Overlooking the Anacostia River, Yards Park is a short walk from Nats Park. With fountains and a canal basin 11 inches deep, kids (and adults) can play and keep cool, with a cool view. (Courtesy Yards Park)

six flags — Six Flags America’s Hurricane Harbor includes a five-story water tree house, and rides ranging from mild for kids to “max thrill level” rides like Bonzai Pipelines, that promises a “gut-wrenching freefall at 40 mph” that will “hurtle your body in every conceivable direction.” (Courtesy Six Flags America)

allentown — Allentown Splash, Tennis and Fitness Park is a year-round facility. The outdoor pool, called the Splash Zone, includes slides, rope ladders, and a climbing wall. (Courtesy Allentown Splash, Tennis and Fitness Park)

Gaithersburg's Water Park — The Water Park at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg has several slides, tumbling buckets, and a zero-depth entry, which makes it accessible to the youngest children. A 250-foot-long double water slide twists and turns, and deposits riders in the main pool. (Courtesy City of Gaithersburg)

lane manor — Lane Manor Splash Park is a 40-acre facility in Hyattsville. Amenities include a 25-meter pool, lily pad crossing feature, water slides and a mushroom fountain. (Courtesy Lane Manor Splash Park)

(1/15)

Water Country US

signal bay water park

Share This Gallery:

WASHINGTON — With temperatures nearing triple digits, many of you will be retreating to local pools to keep cool.

Yet for some, lounging in the water isn’t enough.

The Washington metropolitan area is home to a wide variety of water parks that will delight everyone from thrill seekers to people just looking to dip their toes.

Cannonballlllll!!!

Related News

DC Getaway: 3 unforgettable nature and wildlife adventures in the Ozarks, Missouri

DC Getaway: 3 unforgettable nature and wildlife adventures in the Ozarks, Missouri

Still time to book surprisingly low-fare international travel spots this spring

Still time to book surprisingly low-fare international travel spots this spring

Southwest is getting rid of its most recognizable perk

Southwest is getting rid of its most recognizable perk

Recommended

'We're not going to let an emergency pass by': Md. task force helps save Kentucky family

'We're not going to let an emergency pass by': Md. task force helps save Kentucky family

Mistakenly deported Md. man being held in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, Trump administration says

Mistakenly deported Md. man being held in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, Trump administration says

Police say a person is in custody after a suspected arson fire at Pennsylvania governor's mansion

Police say a person is in custody after a suspected arson fire at Pennsylvania governor's mansion

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.