Now that we’re in the middle of the summer, consider planning your family getaway to one of our local water parks soon. Four options are listed below, with closing dates, weather permitting. Visit park websites for the most up-to-date information, and make sure to look into your local recreation and fitness centers, pools and natural swimming holes as well.
Cowabunga Bay
Draper
Closes after Sept. 1
Water park with plenty of waterslides, a lazy river, a kids’ zone, and even its own version of a beach, along with food options including BLTs, pizzas and more. Admission includes free tubes and life jackets.
Lagoon-A-Beach
Farmington
Closes after Sept. 1
A waterpark within a themepark, Lagoon-A-Beach offers exciting waterslides, a lazy river, waterfalls, a younger kids area and more. Admission is included with general admission to Lagoon, where you can ride new roller coaster Primordial.
Cherry Hill
Kaysville
Closes after Sept. 6
Cherry Hill offers slides, a lazy river, and plenty for kids, including a pirate ship with water cannons. Cherry Hill also has mini golf, an interactive maze, a rock wall and more. The Pie Pantry on site is known for its desserts, including a chapple (cherry and apple) pie.
Splash Summit
Provo
Closes after Sept. 1
Splash Summit has plenty of slides, a relaxing river, waterfalls, a shallow pool for littles and more. Foods include Dole Whip, nachos, pizza and more.
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