5. Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Over Georgia: Austell
About 10 miles west of Atlanta in Austell, Six Flags Over Georgia, one of the state’s top amusement parks, boasts a Hurricane Harbor water park included in the cost of admission. Popular water attractions at Hurricane Harbor include serpentine tube slides, a whirlpool drop slide and a wave pool. The 2,000-square-foot water play area known as Paradise Island promises even more slides, interactive water elements, obstacles to navigate and water-dumping towers.
6. St. Mary’s Aquatic Center: St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Aquatic Center is a water-themed recreational facility spread across 7 acres in the coastal city of St. Mary’s. While this seasonal outdoor park may be small, its location just 40 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, could make for a relaxing and inexpensive daytrip from the city. St. Mary’s Aquatic Center features an interactive children’s play area, a lap pool, a two-story waterslide and its own lazy river. All ages are welcome; public restrooms, picnic facilities and concessions are offered on-site.