Make A Splash At Washington, D.C. Water Parks
Water parks in Washington, D.C. are a fun way to get relief from the district's infamously hot, sticky summers. Whether family members love whooshing down slides or prefer floating down a lazy river, these D.C. water parks have something for everyone. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson water parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Washington, D.C. water parks.
Great Waves Water Park
Just Like The Beach
Steep Slides
Typical Park Fare
Safety Record
Address:4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22304
Phone:703-960-0767
Hours:Memorial Day Weekend, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 1 through June 16, closed Monday through Thursday. Fridays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 17 through September 5, open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for July 4th, when it closes at 6 p.m.
Price:On weekends, $15 for those more than 48 inches tall (4 feet) and $12 for those less than 48 inches tall. Individuals older than 55 pay $9. On weekdays, $14.50 for those more than 48 inches tall (4 feet) and $11.50 for those less than 48 inches tall. Individuals older than 55 pay $8.
Splash Down Water Park
While there are smaller water parks closer to Washington, D.C.,SplashDown-- which is approximately 30 miles from the nation's capital -- is a 13-acre park with a good variety and number of slides, a 770-foot Lazy River and an area especially designed for smaller children. There are typically enough chairs for everyone and SplashDown's size means guests don't feel cramped or crowded. SplashDown's motto is, "It's like a day at the beach without the drive," and to live up to that image, this park features a beach area with 250 tons of sand where kids can play.
Twisting Slides
The Lazy River
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Address:7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20109
Phone:703-361-4451
Hours:SplashDown is open Memorial Day weekend and then the first few weekends of June from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting in the middle of June, the park opens everyday at 11 a.m. until approximately the last week in August. Closing hours vary from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the summer months. Please call the park for more details.
Price:Kids 2 and under, free; under 48 inches (4 ft), $10.95; 48 inches and above, $14.95; seniors older than 55, $9; after 3:00 p.m. Monday through Fridays, $9; Military Discount, $2 off with ID for the entire family.
Other Noteworthy Parks Near The Midwest
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
Pohick Bay - Pirate's Cove Waterpark
Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool
Upton Hill Regional Park Waterpark
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