From California to Florida, these water parks offer ample fun for adults and little ones alike.
Park choices abound, too.
In Orlando, Universals Volcano Bay offers an immersive, lush vegetation and slides with huge drops.
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The Boardwalk at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania features a thrilling water coaster that nearly reaches g-force speeds.
It also has four different themed areas, each with its own swim-up bar, plus on-site resort accommodations.
A towering 200-foot volcano is the setting for a scream-inducing drop slide.
Schlitterbahn Water Park
When the summer heat arrives, parkgoers head toThe Boardwalk.
For something more chill, hang out at The Shore, a 378,000-gallon wave pool with graduated entry.
With more than 10 on-site dining destinations and three affiliatedresorts nearby, the park is a true stay-and-play haven.
Hershey Park
The youngest parkgoers might opt for Tike’s Peak, a playscape inspired by the film “Frozen.”
The watery playground features polar-themed slides, Olaf, and his adorable Snowgie pals.
Attractions include oceanic wave pools, lazy rivers, and over 50 slides.
Legoland
Don’t miss Raja, a heart-pumping tube slide with a 37-foot drop as its climactic finish.
Appearances by DreamWorks characters like Shrek are part of the fun, too.
As an added bonus: It’s a perfect 81 degrees in here, 365 days a year.
Disney World
The centerpiece of the park is a 500,000-gallon wave pool, great for just hanging and splashing around.
Those looking to continue the thrills can slip and slide across the parks 13 acres of fun.
There’s a stingray encounter in the park, too.
Disney World
Dollywood
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Noah’s Ark Water Park
Carolina Harbor
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Silver Dollar City White Water
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Sesame Place San Diego
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