Fun In The Valley Sun! Water Parks In Fresno
Skip the camping trip this year and beat the blistering Central California summer heat by venturing into the wet wilds of the water parks in Fresno, Calif. Besides the tubing, water slides, rapids and other thrilling water features, you'll find such family-friendly amenities as park-like settings perfect for picnics, sandy shores for sunbathing, miniature golf, fishing lakes, funnel cakes and spots for family reunions and birthday parties.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Fresno water parks.
Island Waterpark
Lazy River
Island Waterpark's Facebook page
Island Life
From Chips To Churros
Safety Record
Address:6099 W. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA 93723
Telephone: 559-277-6800
Hours: Island Waterpark operates from late May to mid-September. Hours are subject to change, but are generally Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's best to call ahead if you plan on visiting because the park might be closed for private parties or because of inclement weather
Price: Adults (48-inches-tall and higher) and seniors, $26.99; under 48-inches-tall, $18.99. Admission after 3 p.m., $16.99; admission after 5 p.m., $9.99. 2011 season pass, $69.99; Monday through Thursday 2011 season pass, $39.99. Children age two and younger are admitted free. Note: All children ages three and younger are required to wear a swim diaper while in the park
Wild Water Adventure Park
Wild Water Adventure Parkin Clovis, Calif., is the "Valley's Best Water Park." The Fresno Bee newspaper has honored the park with the Central Valley's "People's Choice Award" for 12 years, from 1999 to 2010. About 250,000 guests visit the park each year to enjoy its natural environment, where they can picnic, barbecue and fish on 52 acres. The family-friendly park hosts many family reunions and birthday parties. And, of course, there are the typical water park features, with 38 slides and 20 thrill rides -- something for every age, including a dedicated kids' play area.
The Black Hole
An Adventure
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Funnel Cakes And Cantinas
Safety Record
Address:11413 E. Shaw, Clovis, CA 93619
Telephone: 800-564-9453
Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The schedule does vary, however, so check the month-by-monthcalendarfor details.
Price: Adults 48 inches and taller, $26.99; children under 48 inches, $18.99; seniors 62 and older, $10.99. After 3 p.m., adults and children, $16.99. Season passes range from $39.99 to $79.99. Parking is $2 per vehicle. Infants and toddlers in diapers are required to wear swim diapers
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