Grab your floaties and get ready to make a splash! Water park vacations are a great way to enjoy some family fun and cool off on a hot summer's day. Check out our recommendations for the top water parks in America.
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Where are the best water parks across the U.S.? Just in time for National Waterpark Day (July 28), vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo is making a splash by releasing its 2022 Water Park Index to help travelers identify the top water parks to visit this year. From Florida to California, from pulse-pounding to placid, we’ve done a deep dive into the best water parks that America has to offer.
Featuring 50 parks across 20 states, the ranking includes the cost of a one-day adult ticket, locker rental, parking and nearby accommodations for the upcoming summer, giving you all the information you need to plan an unforgettable, action-packed water park vacation that won’t break the bank. Get ready to swirl, spin and slide into the 2022 Water Park Price Index.
The tallest waterside in the country is Thrillagascar at DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey (Ranked #32 by HomeToGo), which stands at 142 feet tall and reaches free-fall speeds of +60 mph.
The largest water park in the U.S. is Noah’s Ark Water Park in Wisconsin Dells (#44 in HomeToGo’s 2022 Water Park Index), with a total of 51 waterslides, 2 wave pools, 2 lazy rivers, and 6 additional attractions.
Based on HomeToGo’s research, here’s a snapshot of the most affordable waterparks to visit from the 2022 Water Park Index:
NRH20 is a 17-acre water park filled with plenty of fun and excitement for guests to enjoy. This water park is home to 14 attractions along with food and beverage amenities. With a great balance between thrilling waterslides and kid-friendly attractions, this water park is welcome to all ages looking to let off some steam and just have fun. NRH20 is known for its friendly environment, relaxing atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Located in North Richland Hills, Texas, the water park’s popularity has flourished within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Splash Kingdom Waterpark in Shreveport, Louisiana is a water park for the entire family to enjoy and embrace the family tradition of taking trips together. With more than 15 rides and attractions to choose from, people of all ages can come to this fun oasis and never worry about running out of things to do. On top of this, guests can enjoy food and drinks for whenever they get hungry or need to quench their thirst after a long day. Guests can also expect a multitude of different aspects of entertainment, with events being held that showcase music, movies and more.
Buccaneer Bay, located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, is the perfect place for families to spend a hot summer day. This water park is Florida’s only spring-fed water park and is home to a variety of different attractions including waterslides, sandy beach area, lazy river float ride, beach volleyball court and legendary mermaid shows in a submerged theater. On top of this, the water park is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery due to its unique location. This water park offers food and beverage options for guests who need to refuel and hydrate, as well as covered picnic pavilions for those who would like to bring their own snacks.
Total = Parking + Adult Ticket + Locker + Accommodation
Parking: The cost of regular parking for one vehicle for one day. When available, the advanced online price was selected.
Adult Ticket: The cost of entry for an adult. When available, we selected the online price of any-day tickets for summer 2022. For parks that have different prices depending on the day of the week, we selected July 28, 2022 as our default date. Pricing information is listed on the water park websites.
Locker: The cost of renting a regular locker for one day. When only large or small lockers were available, we selected the small locker.
*Accommodation: Median nightly price per person to stay in an accommodation listed on HomeToGo.com between the dates of July 13, 2022, and September 22, 2022.
The research was carried out in June 2022. Processing fees and taxes are not included in these prices. For additional information and interview requests, please contact [email protected]
