- Question: What kind of water activities can you enjoy in Pennsylvania?
- Answer: When Pennsylvania residents and visitors want to splash and get wet, they have an enormous choice of amusement parks, regardless of the season.
- Question: What are some examples of amusement parks in Pennsylvania with water attractions?
- Answer: From parks like the Great Wolf Lodge where you can combine scenic hiking in the Pocono Mountains, to indoor waterparks that keep the temperatures in the balmy summer range, fun in the water is possible even when it is snowing outside.
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1. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
It always comes as a surprise to the visitors to discover a huge all-season waterpark in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Great Wolf Lodge is a wonderful family-oriented resort located less than 11 miles from the Sherman Theater. It offers a range of activities for the whole family, but its waterpark is its crown jewel and is one of the best PA water parks.
The 84-degree indoor water park has such thrilling features as the Howlin' Tornado slides, the Hydro Plunge water coaster, activity pools, zero-depth-playgrounds for the little ones such as Cub Paw Pool and so much more. Famous Slideboarding is unique to the Great Wolf Lodge. The lodge has rustic suites for all budgets and tastes, many with living areas, fridges and microwaves or fireplaces and whirlpool baths. There are four restaurants, mini-golf, a gym, Starbucks and a bar for when the kids finally get exhausted from all the splashing and parents get some time to themselves.
1 Great Wolf Dr, Scotrun, PA 18355, Phone: 800-768-9653, Map
2. Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark
Less than five miles from Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Area on the banks of the beautiful Lake Harmony in the majestic Poconos Moutains, Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark is perfect for those who would rather watch the snow from a pool than hit the slopes on skis. With 53,326 square feet of fabulous water attractions, the park has something for the whole family: the Komodo Dragon Indoor Flow Rider, fantastic slides such as the Viper and the Piranha, and the incredible Amazon Blast, a slide that drops four stories.
The Lava Springs hot tubs are perfect for those who prefer a more relaxing way to unwind, and the Jungle Falls & Leapin' Lizards are exciting play areas that will keep the little ones entertained for hours. The resort offers luxury lakeside rooms, 2-bedroom suites, villas and cottages, many of which offer kitchens and TVs, and some of which offer fireplaces and balconies.
100 Moseywood Rd, Lake Harmony, PA 18624, Phone: 570-722-9111, Map
3. Kalahari Waterpark
Kalahari Waterpark is an African themed resort and convention center in the heart of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. You can enjoy the resort's 100,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark regardless of what mother nature throws at you - there is a retractable roof that keeps you warm and cozy.
There are so many activities for the whole family, from body boarding on the FlowRider, the Swahili Swirl and Anaconda waterslides, slow and easy Lazy River, a family hot tub, the Splashdown Safari for the kids and much more. For full comfort, you can enjoy a private cabana with a flat screen TV, fridge, safe and chaise lounges. Tiko's Watering Hole is there for some refreshments, and if you plan on staying longer, enjoy one of resort's 457 beautifully decorated rooms and suites. Kalahari Waterpark is one of the best indoor water parks in PA.
250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349, Map
4. Splash Lagoon
Voted as one of the best indoor waterparks in the country, Splash Lagoon can keep you busy for days, whether you want to stay wet or dry out in one of many dry land adventures. There are nine water slides, an Aqua Tumbler, the 200,000-gallon Wild Waters Wave Pool, relaxing Lazy River, hot tubs, an interactive 12-level Tree House, a Tree Tops Ropes Course, an Arcade with over 100 games spread over 6,500 square feet, a Treasure Island Arcade and Lazer Tag, and much more.
For those who want to stay longer, there are three luxury hotels: The Residence Inn, The Holiday Inn Express and The Comfort Inn & Suites. Food and fun are also available at Hooch & Blotto's Sports Bar & Grill, The Laguna Grill, The Island Oasis and Tiki Bar.
8091 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509, Phone: 814-217-1111, Map
5. Water Park at Sesame Place
Open during the warmer season, Water Park at Sesame Place is kids' heaven, where everything is designed for them to have fun, get entertained and learn something in the process. The Water Park lets kids, and their parents, splash and swim, slide and jump, and have fun in a huge range of attractions. Sky Splash is a six-story high raft water slide, and before you slide down, you can even see Philadelphia.
Teeny Tiny Tidal Wave is a 10,000-square-foot wave pool Ernie made with his wild garden hose. Slimey's Chutes are two fast spiral tube water slides. There are also three Silly Sand Slides, the 1000-feet long Big Bird's Rambling River, The Count's Splash Castle, Sesame Streak and Slippery Slopes.
100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047, Phone: 866-464-3566, Map
6. Aquatopia - Camelback Resort & Waterpark
Most people go to Camelback Resort to ski - after all, it is one of the best and most popular ski spots in Pennsylvania. But, there is another great reason for a visit - any time of the year. Aquatopia is a spectacular 125,000 square-foot adventure-themed waterpark. This water kingdom offers several level full of fun with balmy 84-degree temperatures to make year-round water adventures possible.
You can even work on your tan - the park is covered by a Texlon Transparent dome, letting the sun warm you up and stars shine at night. Some of the most popular features are Ka-Na-Gawa Wavepool and the Bombora FlowRider. There are 13 adrenaline-pumping waterslides such as the Venus Slydetrap. There is also the Adventure River, several kids' wading pools, interactive Water Play Centers and much more.
193 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372, Phone: 570-629-1665, , Map
7. Boardwalk - Hershey Park
The Boardwalk - Hershey Park might be the newest addition to the fabulous Hershey Park in Hershey, but is certainly one of the most popular. This fun outdoor waterpark has something for everyone - from hair-rising Tidal Force, the highest water slide in the world, to the slow, relaxing Intercoastal Waterway, every family member can find something fun to do.
Children can spend hours splashing at the Bayside Pier, a shallow wave pool with rolling waves, fountains and tipping cones. The Huge East Coast Waterworks is one ride which has seven slides, two crawl tunnels, and an unbelievable 600 interactive toys, all drenched in 54,000 gallons of water. The Waverider is not for the timid - its speed and twists and turns tests your skills at surfing the waves.
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Phone: 844-330-1813, Map
8. Waldameer Park & Water World
What started in 1896 as a lovely park with a dance hall and a carousel is today a popular family park with hundreds of attractions. But, when the weather heats up, everyone heads to Waldameer Park & Water World. With 19 slides of all thrill levels, parents and kids can have fun together or separately. The tiny tots can splash in the Kidz Zone, or the whole family can slowly glide in an inner tube down the Endless River.
The Heated Relaxing Pool is perfect if you want to relax your tired muscles, or everyone can swim and splash in the Giant Wave Pool with 500,000 gallons of water and enough space for 1,000 people. The Bermuda Triangle features three enclosed slides that all end up together in the splash pool. The Free Fall Slide will let you take a 228' long plunge straight down the tube.
220 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, Phone: 814-838-3591, Map
9. Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is your outdoor waterpark in the stately Camelback Mountains, the biggest waterpark in Pennsylvania and a place where screaming is allowed. And you will scream on one of 37 thrilling rides and slides such as Sandstorm, Dunerunner or Vortex. Ride a six-foot wave in the Kahuna Lagoon or show off your talent and skills on the FlowRider.
The whole family can take a slow 1,000-foot-long journey down the mighty Blue Nile Adventure River past geysers and through waterfalls. The little ones will have great fun at the Mummy's Oasis with its slides, sprinklers and interactive games of antiquities; and the Mummy's revenge involves water cannons, water buckets and geysers.
309 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372, Phone: 570-629-1662, Map
10. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
There is so much to do at Dorney Park, but when you get tired of Dinosaurs Alive and Planet Snoopy and need to cool off, walk over to the wet side of the park, to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. With more than three dozen slides, rivers, pools and play areas, you will have time of your life. If you want to rush 26 feet per seconds down the longest free-fall slide at almost 450-feet, try Python Plummet.
The Constrictor will send you 449 feet down an enclosed chute through four 360-degree loops. Get the family to race on eight-foot rubber rafts down the humpbacked Aqua Racer, or twist and turn through Aquablast, one of the world's longest elevated water slides. There are lovely comfortable cabanas you can rent to rest between the adventures and have a snack and a refreshing drink
3830 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104, Phone: 610-395-3724, Map
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- 2. Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark
- 3. Kalahari Waterpark
- 4. Splash Lagoon
- 5. Water Park at Sesame Place
- 6. Aquatopia - Camelback Resort & Waterpark
- 7. Boardwalk - Hershey Park
- 8. Waldameer Park & Water World
- 9. Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark
- 10. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom