| Summer's not quite over throughout the country and | | | | even the smallest children will feel secure about |
| now is the perfect time to plan a family vacation to | | | | landing in the splash pool. |
| one of the United States' many waterparks. Although | | | | Morey's Piers, Wildwood, NJ |
| there are many waterparks to choose from, here | | | | Morey's Piers in Wildwood, is home to two large New |
| are a few that are sure to help you create lasting | | | | Jersey waterparks, Ocean Oasis Waterpark and |
| memories. Your family will want to go back year | | | | Beach Club and Raging Waters Water Theme Park. |
| after year. | | | | Along with the waterparks, the area boasts many |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park, Sparks, NV | | | | other New Jersey attractions. |
| The Wild Island Family Adventure Park has plenty of | | | | At Ocean Oasis, families can enjoy the Bonsai Beach |
| attractions families will love. There are waterslides, as | | | | interactive children's area. There's also the Puddle, a |
| well as bowling, go-karts and miniature golf. The park | | | | pool full of fun attractions and the Interactive |
| awards children who achieve good grades in school | | | | Activity Pool, complete with a cargo net and lily pad |
| with free game tokens, race and golf passes. | | | | walk. Families can rent a cabana to get out of the |
| These are just a few of the many waterparks | | | | sun and enjoy a catered lunch of fruit, salads or |
| around the United States. With waterparks | | | | favorites like crab cakes, chicken tenders and crab |
| throughout the country offering fun family attractions | | | | finger claws. The cabanas come with full concierge |
| and activities, you'll be able to spend a great day on | | | | service and even offer high speed internet access in |
| the beach, no matter where you live. | | | | case mom or dad needs to make this a working |
| Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre, TX | | | | vacation. |
| The Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre | | | | Raging Waters features many kid-friendly activities. |
| Island, TX is full of tropical family fun attractions. | | | | Families can play together in Shipwreck Shoals, an |
| There's a large five story sandcastle-shaped water | | | | interactive pirate ship and fort. The area also has a |
| fun house and many different waterslides and water | | | | row boat, waterslides, water cannons and climbing |
| coasters. | | | | ropes. In addition to Shipwreck Shoals, there's also |
| The Lily Pad is a wading pool for young children and | | | | the Camp Kid-tastrophe Interactive Play Area, which |
| families, complete with a frog shaped waterslide. | | | | is an award-winning play area complete with tire |
| When the kids need a break from the water, head | | | | swings, waterguns and slides. Parents can relax by |
| to one of the large sandy, beach areas and build | | | | the play area in lounge chairs or splash around and |
| sandcastles and sand sculptures. Adults can visit Bob's | | | | join in the fun. Though Raging Waters has lots of |
| Float Inn Bar, a hot tub and swim-up bar. Visitors can | | | | attractions for kids, there's plenty of fun for adults |
| relax and enjoy a cool drink in the refreshing hot tub. | | | | too. There are splash pools, tube slides and body |
| Shipwreck Island Waterpark, Panama City Beach, FL | | | | slides and many other attractions for kids of all ages. |
| Choose from the many waterparks in Florida and | | | | Wild Rivers Waterpark, Irvine, CA |
| head to Shipwreck Island Waterpark in Panama City. | | | | California is home to many waterparks, but Wild |
| There are many different attractions for the whole | | | | Rivers in Irvine has something for adults and kids |
| family, from thrill rides to wave pools to low-risk | | | | alike. Attractions include the Bombay Blasters, an |
| attractions for kids. To go along with the shipwreck | | | | underground cannon that shoots riders three feet |
| theme, the aptly named Pirate's Plunge is a long, fast | | | | above the water before the plunge into an eight |
| waterslide that visitors will zoom down. | | | | foot pool. For the little ones, there's the Kiddie |
| Families with young children will enjoy the Tadpole | | | | Bombay, which is a tamer version of the Bombay |
| Hole with small, kid-friendly waterslides shaped like a | | | | Blaster. Wild Rivers has many other attractions like |
| pelican and frog. The water level is low enough that | | | | river rides, waterslides and water falls. |