Summer is officially upon us. For most of us, the word conjures up images of sandy beaches, flip-flop tans, and sweltering hot days spent splashing around in the water. For thrill seekers, sometimes the best part of summer is the feeling of plummeting down a waterslide into a chlorinated wonderland. Whether you’re a daredevil or you just like to chill, hopefully this list of 10 of the world’s wildest waterparks will help you beat the summer heat.
10. Raging Waters (California)
Enter the “Dragon’s Den” if you dare. If you’re too scared, you could challenge your friend to a race down the park’s six-story tall dual racing slides.
9. Sommarland (Sweden)
This Swedish water park contains plenty of theme park rides alongside its main attractions. Visitors can zoom down log flumes, watch water shows, and even ride airboats.
8. Sunway Lagoon (Malaysia)
If you’re anywhere near Kuala Lumpur this summer, you might want to check out Sunway Lagoon. The largest water park in Malaysia features three themed areas: World of Adventure, Waters of Africa, and Wild Wild West. There’s even a surfing area with real sand and palm trees.
7. World Water Park (Canada)
Tired of shopping? World Water Park in Edmonton, Canada is located in the Edmonton Mall. No matter what time of year, this indoor water park is always a pleasant 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Wet n’ Wild Water World (Australia)
Unlike most parks, Wet n’ Wild Water World in Australia remains open all year. The park features some of the most thrilling water rides in the world, including a four-person funnel slide, several full loop slides, and water rollercoasters.
5. Blizzard Beach (Florida)
You won’t need a parka to play in this “icy” water park. The story says that the park came into existence after a freak snowstorm blanketed the Florida water park in snow. Visitors can participate in toboggan races and even free fall down a 12-story “ski jump.”
4. Splashin Safari (indiana)
You better be on the nice list if you want to ride the world’s longest water coaster in Santa Claus, Indiana. This interesting water park is located right next to a theme park called Holiday World that has themed rides based on several great American holidays. I wonder how they came up with an idea like that…
3. Star Beach (Greece)
Beach resort meets water park at this Cretan hotspot. Visitors can ride on banana boats in the ocean, float down a river on inner tubes, and even go bungee jumping.
2. Adaland (Turkey)
This water park is truly a Turkish delight. There are more than 20 rides to choose from on the park’s 25 acres, including a tube slide called “Yellow Python” that rotates as riders speed down it.
1. Aquaventure Water Park (Bahamas)
Guests of the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas can access this 141-acre water park that contains over twenty million gallons of water. Those with a sense of adventure will appreciate the “Leap of Faith,” a 60-foot slide that propels riders down a replica of a legendary Mayan Temple and through a transparent tunnel in a shark-filled cove.