Location: San Dimas, California Years Active: 1983 – Active Raging Waters San Dimas’s splashy escape! It’s been a SoCal favorite since 1983. A quick glance at the Raging Waters map reveals a sprawling water park with a tropical theme – think waterfalls and palms – plus a ton of slides and pools. Thrill-seekers, this is…
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Years Active: 2017 – Active Welcome to Parrot Island Waterpark! It’s your average waterpark with a splash of the Caribbean – nothing extraordinary, but it does the job on those hot Arkansas days. Expect the usual suspects: a wave pool, some decent slides (the Toucan Twister’s the fastest), and a lazy…
Location: Mesa, Arizona Years Active: 1983 – Active Golfland Sunsplash…it’s a Mesa institution. Tacky? Maybe a little. Overcrowded sometimes? Sure. But it’s impossible to deny – this place is packed with fun. It’s the kind of spot where you get that perfect mix of sun-kissed nostalgia and water slide thrills. They’ve got your classic water…
Location: Phoenix, Arizona Years Active: 1997 – Active Oasis Water Park is a Phoenix classic. It’s been beating the Arizona heat since 1997. You’ll find all the usual suspects here – slides, a wave pool, and that lazy river everyone loves. But Oasis gets busy – like, really busy. Locals know to go on weekdays…
Location: Phoenix, Arizona Years Active: 1995 – Active Forget everything you think you know about water parks. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is a different breed. It’s a little rough around the edges – sure, the Arizona sun can do that – but the fun is worth it. They’ve got the heart-pumping slides you expect,…
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Years Active: 1905 – Active Listen, Chena Hot Springs Resort isn’t some fancy spa hiding in the Alaskan wilderness. It’s got history – over a century’s worth! – and a serious focus on geothermal power. They don’t just talk about being eco-friendly; they live it. Those hot springs? Forget those staged photos….
Location: Blountsville, Alabama Years Active: 2002 – Active Spring Valley Beach Water Park isn’t your standard water park. It’s tucked away in Blountsville, Alabama, a little slice of paradise since 2002. Think lush greenery and a laid-back vibe – a far cry from those overcrowded, impersonal places. The park’s got a thing for natural themes….
Location: Decatur, Alabama Years Active: 1986 – Active Waterville USA isn’t some fancy coastal resort. It’s a down-home Alabama waterpark, perfect for families that love a little chaos mixed with their fun. They opened way back in ’86, and yeah, some of the rides show their age. But that’s part of the charm, right? Don’t…
Location: Foley, Alabama Years Active: 2017 – Active Owa isn’t your standard Alabama theme park. It’s in Foley, a stone’s throw from those famous Gulf Coast beaches. You’ll find thrills, food, and shopping – the usual. But Owa’s vibe is different. It tries to channel an old-timey Southern feel, which some people love and others…
Location: Bessemer, Alabama Years Active: 1998 – Active Alabama Splash Adventure…it’s not the biggest or the most cutting-edge water park out there. But this place has a down-home charm that keeps families coming back. You’ll find some seriously thrilling slides, like the crazy UpSurge, plus plenty of chill splash zones for the little ones. They…
