Holly Johnson

Looking to plan a family-friendly activity that makes it easy to beat the heat of summer? Georgia’s best water parks will help visitors do exactly that, with exciting water rides, tube slides and splash features that can keep kids busy while parents either relax poolside or join in the fun. Indoor water parks can be enjoyed by all ages year-round, but the seasonal outdoor offerings are perfect for hot and sunny weather. Some options are also part of a larger theme park complex, so families can alternate between cooling off in the water and hopping on thrill rides throughout the day. Read on to learn about the top water parks in Georgia, in addition to all the fun things to do at each one.

(Note: Some of the following activities, attractions and locations may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. New policies may be in place, including capacity restrictions, reservation requirements or mask mandates. Check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State and local tourism boards before traveling.)

Jekyll Island is a state park destination known for its beautiful white sand beaches – with some of the best coastline in Georgia – alongside golfing opportunities and shopping spots. Visitors in the warmer months delight in the seasonal Summer Waves Water Park, whose water rides can get your adrenaline pumping amid the serenity of Jekyll Island. Major attractions at this modest outdoor water park include the Frantic Atlantic wave pool, a meandering lazy river and several waterslides of various thrill levels. Little kids can stay busy within the park’s Splash Zone, which has dump buckets and sprayers that guarantee everyone gets wet, or by racing friends down mini slides in Shark Tooth Cove. Plenty of…