Looking to beat the heat this summer? Head to one of New York’s water parks that offer spots to splash, slide and cool off on a hot day.
From water-filled rides like the Hydro Racer and new Reef Runners tube slide at Seabreeze Amusement Park in the Rochester region to The Megalodon and Cowabunga Falls at SplashDown Beach in the Hudson Valley, there is an abundance of fun.
Here are eight outdoor water parks to check out within the Empire state this summer
Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park
Where: 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center (Genesee County)
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the water park, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the theme park
Cost: Daily tickets start at $35 per person online.
More information: sixflags.com/darienlake
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Where: 4600 Culver Road, Irondequoit (Monroe County)
Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Weekends 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closures shift to one hour earlier in mid-August.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $32.99 to $44.99; 2 & younger are free
More information: seabreeze.com/
Roseland Waterpark
Where: 250 Eastern Blvd., Canandaigua (Ontario County)
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $29.95 to $40.95 per person; 2 and younger are free
More information: roselandwaterpark.com/
Great Escape
Where: 1172 Route 9, Queensbury (Warren County)
Hours: The Waterpark hours are noon to 6 p.m. daily starting June 26. Theme park hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.
Cost: Tickets start at $35 online
More information: greatescapeparks.enchantedparks.com/
SplashDown Beach
Where: 16 Old Route 9 West, Fishkill (Dutchess County)
Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., typically; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7p.m. (Starting in July, until 6 p.m. in June)
Cost: Ticket prices range from $59 for adults to $54 for children and those 62 and older
More information: splashdownbeach.com/
Enchanted Forest Water Safari
Where: 3183 Route 28, Old Forge (Herkimer County)
Hours: Open Daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting June 27. (Hours vary starting June 10)
Cost: Ticket prices range from $46.99 for adults to $43.99 for children; 2 & under are free
More information: watersafari.com/
Zoom Flume Water Park
Where: 20 Shady Glen Road, East Durham (Greene County)
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Daily hours begin June 26)
Cost: Ticket prices range from $39.99 to $46.99 per person (discounts for online purchases); 2 & under are free
More information: zoomflume.com/
Splish Splash Water Park
Where: 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton (Suffolk County)
Hours: Hours vary, but starting June 29 its mostly Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: Ticket cost $74.99 per person; 2 & younger are free
More information: splishsplash.com/
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Top New York water parks for summer fun
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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By Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team | USA TODAY Network
