Splash Down Water Park
(www.splashdownwaterpark.com)
7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas, Va.
703-361-4451
Northern Virginia’s largest water park is touted as a ‘‘day at the beach without the drive.” Five water areas, covering 11 acres, include zero depth beach area, lazy river, boat slide, water raindrops and bubblers, funbrellas and pavilions for shade, children’s area with kiddy slides, lap pool and water slides. Shower and locker facilities, volleyball, tennis and Coney Island Cafe. Admission: Online prices: $11.25 (over 48” in height), $8.25 (over 48” in height); At the door: $13.25 (over 48” in height), $10.25 (under 48”). Two and under, free. Season passes available. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Water Country USA
(www.watercountryusa.com)
Williamsburg, Va.
800-343-7946
Water Country USA features the world’s latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, entertainment, shopping and restaurants – all set to a colorful 1950s and ‘60s surf theme. Kid’s Kingdom has scaled-down water slides for young children, including play equipment, slides and fountains. The fun-filled play land also includes guppy games, a skill games area, Polliwog Pond (a dry play area) and Minnow Matinee (an outdoor theater). Open May - September. Call for details about hours and admission.
The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole
(www.co.fairfax.va.us⁄parks⁄watermine)
1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, Va.
703-471-5414
The Water Mine is a great place to keep cool during the heat of the summer. Relax on an inner tube on Rattlesnake River or let your toddlers play in Tenderfoot Pond, a gated, ‘‘zero depth” pool with a pint-sized slide, water-spewing turtle, and gentle bubblers. Shower and locker facilities, food concessions and picnic areas are available. Admission includes unlimited rides on the carousel and tour boat: $12 for adults, $10 for children (under 48” tall). Under age 2 free. Season passes available. Geared toward kids under 12. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. Nearby playground, picnic areas and lake for fishing.
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