Best Water Parks in Maryland

Cool off this summer with our favorite family water park recommendations in Central Maryland and elsewhere in the DMV!

MARYLAND

Here are our picks for the best water parks in Maryland:

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION  

One of our favorite places to play in the summertime is the Columbia Association pools. With locations across Howard County Maryland, Columbia Association offers 23 pool options, including two mini water parks!

There are three convenient ways to attend the Columbia Association pools. You can join as a member or pay a daily drop-in fee. Columbia residents have a reduced daily fee. By obtaining a CA resident card, all Columbia Cardholders also get free admission to CA’s outdoor pools on the second Sunday of each month! Non-residents are also welcome to visit.

Several pools have hot tubs, slides, beach entry, and water features too! Here is the full list of all 23 Columbia Association outdoor pools:

• BRYANT WOODS POOL   10451 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia
• Clemens Crossing 6400 Martin Road Columbia
• Dasher Green 6805 Cradlerock Way Columbia
• Dickinson (DIP) 7425 Weatherworn Way Columbia
• Dorsey Hall (DHP) 4649 Columbia Road Ellicott City
• Faulkner Ridge 10518 Marble Faun Court Columbia
• Hawthorn Pool 6175 Sunny Spring Columbia
• Hobbit’s Glen Pool  11130 Willowbottom Drive Columbia
• Hopewell Mini WaterPark 9200 Rustling Leaf Columbia
• Huntington Pool 7625 Murray Hill Road Columbia
• Jeffers Hill Pool 6031 Tamar Drive Columbia
• Kendall Ridge Pool 8245 Tamar Drive Columbia
• Locust Park Pool 8995 Lambskin Lane Columbia
• Longfellow Pool 5267 Eliot’s Oak Road Columbia
• Macgill’s Common Pool  10025 Shaker Drive Columbia
• Phelps Luck Pool 5355 Phelps Luck Drive Columbia
• River Hill Pool 6330 Trotter Road Clarksville
• Running Brook Pool 5730 Columbia Road Columbia
• Stevens Forest Pool 6061 Stevens Forest Road Columbia
• Swansfield Mini Water Park 5659 Cedar Lane Columbia
• Talbott Springs Pool 9660 Basket Ring Columbia
• Thunder Hill Pool 9205 Log Chain Road Columbia
• Clary’s Forest Pool 11615 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia
  

The Columbia Association also has four indoor pool options with a similar fee structure. These are great options for rainy days and for off-season swimming.

SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR 

Hurricane Harbor is included with Six Flags America tickets. Located right outside DC, enjoy an 800,000 gallon wave pool, three kids play areas + over 25 water slides.  

NORTH ARUNDEL AQUATIC CTR 

Known as Maryland’s best kept secret, this indoor water park is under 30 min from Baltimore + Annapolis. A great choice for rainy days, it is extremely affordable…a beach entry pool, 134 ft water slide, kids play areas + water buckets plus a poolside spa for adults!  

YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK 

At Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Campground near Hagerstown Maryland, enjoy a huge pool, twin 400-foot water slides, splash pads, a pirate ship, a lazy river the whole family will love, and more!

GREAT WOLF LODGE MARYLAND

Have a staycation right here in Maryland at Parents® Family Travel Award winner, Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville! Packed with fun, in addition to one of the largest indoor water parks in the country, this resort has dance parties, arts and crafts, character appearances, and more that will bring a smile to everyone’s faces!

VIRGINIA WATER PARKS

Looking for a day trip or summer weekend getaway from Maryland? Here are some great ideas in the next state over! Virginia has some wonderful water parks to check out!

WATER COUNTRY USA

The Mid-Atlantic’s biggest water park + a member of the Sea World brand, attractions at this Williamsburg park range from kiddie splash areas to thrills like the Cutback Water Coaster + Vanish Point with a 300-foot speed slide! 

GREAT WOLF LODGE WILLIAMSBURG

This is another Williamsburg family favorite! Not only is there an epic indoor water park, but also a bowling alley, ropes course, interactive MagiQuest game + daily activities with the Great Wolf Kids characters.  

CHERRYSTONE CAMP RESORT

Further south, this is another hidden summer stay secret! This family-owned campground has plenty of space to play with five swimming pools and a WETZONE splash park. Plus, pedal boats are free to use during your stay!  

HONORABLE MENTION DMV WATER PARKS  

NORTHERN VIRGINIA WATER PARKS  

There are tons of Northern Virginia water parks to play at. Check out the following: 

• Cub Run Rec Center 4630 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 
• Drew Park Sprayground   3514 22nd St S, Arlington, VA 22206 
• Fairfax Corner Interactive Fountain  Palace Way, Fairfax, VA 22030 
• Great Waves Cameron Run Regional Park  4001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304 
• Hayes Park  1516 N Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22201 
• Lake Anne Plaza Splash Fountain  1609 Washington Plaza W, Reston, VA 20190 
• Lansdowne Town Center Fountain  VA-7 & Belmont Ridge Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 
• Loudoun Station  43805 Central Station Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147 
• Lyon Village Park  1800 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201 
• Mosaic Fountains  Strawberry Ln, Fairfax, VA 22031 
• Ocean Dunes Water Park  6060 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205 
• Old Town Square  10455 Armstrong Street Fairfax, Virginia 22030 
• One Loudoun Fountain  20626 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147 
• Our Special Harbor Spray Park   6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 
• Penrose Square  2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 
• Potomac Yard Park  2501 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 
• Pirate’s Cove Waterpark  6501 Pohick Bay Dr, Lorton, VA 22079 
• Reston Town Center Interactive Fountain  12023 Town Square St, Reston, VA 20190 
• Splash Pad at Cascades Overlook  21453 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164 
• Village at Leesburg   1606 Village Market Boulevard Southeast Leesburg, VA 20175 
• Virginia Highlands Park  1600 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202 
• Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole  1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190 

CHECK BACK — MORE LISTINGS COMING SOON!

PIN OUR BEST WATER PARKS AND PLAY SPOTS LIST FOR LATER!