Virginia Water Park Guide 2019

When it comes to managing the heat here in Virginia, every parent knows that water play can be one of the best ways to keep kids entertained, active, and cool throughout the summer months. To help you find the best places for water play, we’ve got tons of options in the Greater Richmond area (and surrounding counties) as you’ll see from our Guide to Richmond Pools and Splash Pads,  Guide to the Best Beaches in Virginia, Best Places for Water Play in Richmond, and our Guide to the Best Swimming Holes in and Around Richmond. But for fun that combines the excitement of an amusement park with the refreshing enjoyment of water play, today, we’re bringing you a water park guide for the entire state of Virginia.

While many of these fantastically fun water park locations are in other parts of the state, a number of them are right here in the Greater Richmond area, offering easily accessible fun all summer long. From splash pads and spray areas for small swimmers to giant, fast-moving slides for your more adventurous family members, these water park spots provide a full day of excitement for the whole family.

Be sure to add some of these awesome water park destinations to your summer bucket list and if you know of a water park anywhere in Virginia that we may have left off the list, be sure to let us know! Send the name and a description of your favorite water park to cs@richmondmom.com and we’ll make sure to add it to the list.

Atlantis Waterpark, Centreville

Description: Get ready for a full day of sliding, splashing, and playing at Atlantis Waterpark, located just outside Centreville at Bull Run Regional Park in Northern Virginia. With two huge, adrenaline-inducing waterslides, a 500-gallon dumping bucket, relaxing open pools, and dedicated play areas for little ones, Atlantis offers a thousand ways to stay cool between Memorial Day and Labor Day. When it’s time to take a break from the water, Atlantis also offers plenty of shade area, as well as a sundeck and snack bar perfect for relaxing and staying cool between slides. Atlantis provides reasonable daily rates or you can buy an Annual Waterpark Pass that allows you to visit Atlantis, as well as four other NOVA Parks water parks all summer long.

Location: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121

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Cobblestones Water Park, Glen Allen

Description: This popular Richmond area water park is a local favorite for a reason. Open all summer long, Cobblestones Park is located Glen Allen just west of the city in Henrico County. Not only do they offer Splash Zone, featuring one of the largest concrete swimming pools in Virginia, they also provide expansive beach areas, complete with gigantic 20-foot umbrellas and picnic tables. With all the fun and amenities of a day at the beach (without the drive!), plus exciting slides, swimming, basketball, volleyball, and fishing in their one-acre lake, Cobblestone is a must-do summer activity for Richmond families.

Location: 13131 Overhill Lake Ln, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Hours: Daily, 10:00am – 5:30pm from June 15 – September 3, 2019

Cost: Daily passes – $15; Season passes – $80; Children under 32 inches are free.

 

Evelyn Alexander Water Park at Randolph Park, Dublin

Description: This modern, handicap-accessible water park offers slides, fountains, and an eight-lane lap pool. Other family-friendly features walk-in access to the water, heated pools, a 38-foot long water slide, spray toys and “water drops, water basketball, shaded swimming and sitting areas in the shallow end of the pool, a frog and boat slide for little ones, a bathhouse, deck furniture and umbrellas, concessions, and picnic shelters. Best of all, this water park provides a special water filtration system to help reduce eye irritation – which means all-day play for everyone. Located at Randolph Park in Dublin (southwest Virginia), you’ll also find outdoor trails, an amphitheater, sand volleyball, tennis, softball, baseball, a modern playground, and special events throughout the year.

Location: 5100 Alexander Road, Dublin, VA 24084

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 7:00pm; Sundays, 12:30pm – 6:00p; Late Swim
Night swims offered on selected dates. For more information please contact Randolph Park at (540) 674-1513

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Great Waves Waterpark at Cameron Run, Alexandria

Description: Bring the whole family for a full day of summer adventures at Great Waves Waterpark, located at Cameron Run Regional Park in Alexandria, Northern Virginia. Thrillseekers will love the speed slides and waterslides, while little ones play can play for hours in the interactive splash pads and wading pools. Take the adventure further and body surf in the 17,500 square foot wave pool, or watch the kids climb, slide, and bounce in the Paradise Play area. And, of course, you’ll find comfy shaded areas where you can order food and take a well-deserved rest. Find daily passes and special all-season passes here.

Location: 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

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Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg

Description: Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg is more than just a water park, it’s an experience for the whole family. Considered one of the best indoor water parks in the state, you’ll create unforgettable memories zipping down River Canyon Run water slide, taking a turn on the jaw-dropping Howlin’ Tornado, splashing in the zero-depth wave pool, or simply relaxing on the lazy river. With over 79,000 square feet of water park action, there are tons of pools, rides, and water slides for everyone from toddlers to teens (and mom and dad) to enjoy. Plus, thanks to the lodge’s fantastic guest accommodations, you’ll enjoy plenty of fun for all ages when you’re ready to take a break from the water, including spas, arcades, character appearances, and more. Stay a day, a weekend, or turn Great Wolf Lodge into a week-long family vacation. Find summer specials here!

Location: 549 E. Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Hours: Click here for Great Wolf Lodge’s event calendar

Cost: Click here for day pass information; click here for specials

 

Massanutten Indoor Waterpark, McGaheysville

Description:  Set in a scenic location in the mountains, Massanutten Waterpark offers both an indoor and outdoor water park. So no matter the weather, the whole family will stay entertained for hours. Activities and rides include tube and body slides, Adventure River, a kiddie area, indoor surfing, and even an arcade. Massanutten Water Park has even been named one of the top 10 Best Indoor Waterparks in American by Budget Travel. Thanks to the four-season experiences available at Massanutten Resort, you’ll find plenty of activities for the whole family, which means that you can spend a day – or a week – at this beautiful mountain getaway.

Location: 1822 Resort Drive, McGaheysville, VA 22840

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Maui Jack’s Water Park, Chincoteague

Looking for an epic day of sun, fun, sliding and splashing on Chincoteague Island? If so, Maui Jack’s is the places to go! Open to islanders, campers, day-trippers and vacationers alike, this water park promises one of the coolest experiences on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This water park is packed with family-friendly fun. Little ones can enjoy the Splash Zone and Lazy River, big kids can take on the thrilling Banzai Racers or twist and turn through the park’s three body slides, and the whole family can hang at their own Maui Island Cabana and fuel up at Keko’s Bar and Grill and our concessions. With amenities that keep your whole family in mind, this is one water park you won’t want to miss.

Location: 6742 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

Hours: Daily, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Cost: Click here for full-day, half-day, or three-day passes

 

Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Virginia Beach

Description: Get more smiles per gallon with every visit to Ocean Breeze Waterpark. This family-friendly Caribbean destination features over 30 rides, slides, and attractions. Located just south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Ocean Breeze Water park offers free parking, free sunscreen, and free inner tubes to make your stay even more enjoyable. Plus, you’ll find age-appropriate attractions for your whole gang – from tot-sized slides and play areas, to thrill-inducing water rides for your big kids. And when you need a break, take a float down the lazy river, relax in the shade of a private cabana, or enjoy a meal at one of the park’s many concession areas. Find out about both daily and season passes here.

Location: 849 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Ocean Dunes Waterpark at Upton Hill, Arlington

Description: Enjoy a day at the beach with the fun of water slides! At this beach-themed water park located in Arlington’s Upton Hill Regional Park, you’ll find excitement on a 230-foot open slide, the 170-foot covered waterslide, or play areas designed just for kids to splash, slide, and play in water jets. Ocean Dunes also feature a 500-gallon dumping bucket that is a favorite hangout during the hottest days of the year. When you’re ready for a break, stop under the park’s many shade umbrellas and order a meal at the snack shack. Enjoy reasonable daily rates or buy an Annual Waterpark Pass to visit all five NOVA waterparks all summer long. Plus, be sure to check out their special events here!

Location: 6060 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22205

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Onesty Family Aquatic Center, Charlottesville

Description: Located in Charlottesville, Onesty Family Aquatic Center offers water slides, in-water playgrounds, a lazy river, diving boards, lap lanes, a zero-depth play area, an obstacle course, lockers, restrooms, a family changing room, and a snack bar. While not the biggest water park on our list, Onesty Family Aquatic Center is an easy place to enjoy water play, thanks to its ample amenities and an easy one-hour drive from Richmond.

Location: 300 Meade Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

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Pirate’s Cove Waterpark, Lorton

Description: Bring the family for a swashbuckling ride at Pirate’s Cove Waterpark, located at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, Northern Virginia. Set the kids free on Buccaneer Beach where they can dig for treasure or let them frolic in the water jets and on the pirate-themed play area. Throughout the park, you’ll find kid-friendly waterslides, water spraying palm trees, a large pool for splashing around and swimming, and a spacious tot pool with a clamshell slide that will entertain the entire family. Adrenaline fiends will find their way to the park’s two thrilling waterslides or when it’s time to rest, everyone can cool down beneath our 500-gallon dumping bucket. Make a day of it and stop for a snack or meal at the Captain’s Galley Café. Pirate’s Cove offers reasonable daily rates or you can buy an Annual Waterpark Pass to visit all five NOVA waterparks all summer long.

Location: 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA 22079

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Pocahontas State Park Aquatic Center, Chesterfield

Description: Pocahontas State Park is located just 20 miles outside of Richmond in Chesterfield County. This beautiful state park offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, and 64+ miles of trails, as well as year-round nature and history programs. But for summer, the aquatic center is a true gem. More like a mini-water park, the aquatic center offers a toddler pool, three-foot and five-foot-deep leisure pools, an activity pool complete with climbing equipment, and two tubular water slides. However, in addition to the pools, the aquatics area offers a “wet deck” with fountains and spray features that kids will absolutely love. For little ones who don’t quite pool ready, the wet deck is perfect for cooling down in a safe, kid-friendly environment.

Location: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832

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Signal Bay Waterpark at Signal Hill, Manassas Park

Description: Signal Bay Waterpark located at Manassas’s Signal Hill Park in Norhtern Virginia is a 27,000 sq. ft. aquatic facility featuring a zero depth entry leisure pool with water cannons, slides, and a lazy river. With age-appropriate attractions for the whole family, Signal Bay makes for a great day of water play during the summer heat. Concessions and showers are available to make your stay even more enjoyable. Enjoy reasonable day rates or purchase season passes.

Location: 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas Park, VA 20111

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Soak City Water Park – Kings Dominion, Doswell

Description: You know about the fun that awaits families at Kings Dominion, but during the summer months, Soak City provides the perfect way to enjoy the thrills of Kings Dominion, but with the cool refreshment of water play. Whether you want to relax in the sun or experience tsunami-sized thrills, your family will find it all at Soak City. Beat the heat at this 20-acre splash-tacular water park featuring two massive wave pools, extreme water slides, an interactive splash pad for children and more. Take it easy at Tidal Wave bay, or go with the flow on the Lazy Rider. Up for some chilling thrills? Climb to the top of our 65-ft tall slide tower, Hurricane Heights and take the plunge on Paradise Plunge. Grab your friends and slide to the bottom on the ZoomFlume, or hang ten on one of the 4 slides at Baja Bends. The park features water activities for guests of all ages and is easily one of Virginia’s most popular water park destinations. Best of all, you can enjoy Kings Dominion and Soak City all on the same day thanks to their one-ticket pricing.

Location: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047

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Splash Valley Water Park, Roanoke

Description: Splash Valley Water Park is a treat for the whole family. This outdoor aquatic facility features two 34-foot high slides, a current river, children’s spray ground, and more! Operated by Roanoke County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, this facility provides a great place to cool off during the summer months. Splash Valley Water Park is located directly adjacent to Roanoke County’s Green Ridge Recreation Center.

Location: 7415 Wood Haven Road, Roanoke, VA 24019

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Cost: Click here for daily admission rates and special rates; click here for season passes

 

SplashDown Waterpark, Manassas

Description: Head to SplashDown Waterpark in Northern Virginia to barrel down the four-story slides of Pipeline Tower, launch yourself like a Cannonball, swirl through a Tropical Twister or test your skills on the log walk. Then, when you’re ready to relax, grab a tube and ease on down the lazy river. For the little ones, there’s plenty to see and do, including a zero-depth children’s area with tot-friendly bubblers, fun, and gentle fountains, and pint-sized water slides made just for smaller swimmers. Plus, be sure to take advantage of Mommy Mondays when one parent gets in for half-price!

Location: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20109

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Cost: Click here for daily and season passes

 

Volcano Island Waterpark, Sterling

Description: Bring the kids to the island-themed Volcano Island Waterpark at Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, Virginia for a full day of family fun. Get an adrenaline rush on the park’s two waterslides, feel the cool rush of their 500-gallon dumping bucket, and set the kids loose in the giant wading pool and water play structure. When it’s time to chill, settle in under the palm trees and tiki canopies, then enjoy a meal from the Paradise Café. Enjoy reasonable daily rates or buy an Annual Waterpark Pass to visit all five NOVA waterparks all summer long.

Location: 20015 Volcano Island Drive, Sterling, VA 20166

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Water Country USA, Williamsburg

Description: Located just next to Busch Gardens amusement park in Williamsburg, Water Country USA offers the same thrills and chills as your favorite BG roller coasters, but with the added fun of water. At this spacious water park, you’ll enjoy drenching rides, slides, pool, and fun. As the largest water park in the Mid-Atlantic, Water Country USA is a place where kids can experience exhilarating rides while remaining completely safe. Drop straight through the floor of Vanish Point, or ride a wave up the wall on Colossal Curl. In total, there are 11 rides and slides in the park.

In addition to slides and rides, this kid-friendly water park offers several water playgrounds just for the little ones, each with tiny slides for pint-sized riders. Plus, you’ll find plenty of places to relax, including lazy rivers, the wave pool beach, private cabanas, and shaded picnic areas throughout the park. Although outside food is not permitted, you’ll find more than ample concessions, meaning that you can spend the entire day at this fantastic water park without missing a thing. Daily tickets, summer-long passes, and limited-time specials are available here.

Location: 176 Water Country Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole, Reston

Description: This family water park in Reston captures the excitement of the Old West’s Gold Rush with attractions tailored for all ages. The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole offers more than an acre of slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables, and an interactive water playground. Careen off covered wagons, float on wild animals and dash through showers tipped from water-filled ore carts. The activity pool is encircled by Rattlesnake River, a 725 foot lazy river you can enjoy a relaxing float as the current gently nudges you along. And, of course, you won’t want to miss Pete’s Peak, a craggy mountain dotted with boarded-up mine shafts and tunnels.

Location: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190

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Waterworks Waterpark, Dale City

Description: This interactive water park features a climbing facility, water sprays and slides, shallow beach area and children’s play area. Featuring a Spacious Beach Pool Entry, Enclosed Speed Slide, Circular Open Slide, Giant Climb-on Hippo, 3 Challenging Jungle Walks, Beach Volleyball, Shade Pavilions, and a Full-Service Concessions. Plus, be sure to take advantage of special deals and events like Splash N’ Play, a special splash time on Tuesdays for kids 5 and under from 9:00am – 10:30am before the park opens to all ages. Up to two adults are admitted free with a child.

Location: 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193

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