10 family friendly water parks in Alabama to keep you cool this summer

After what seemed like a full two months of non-stop rain, the sun has finally returned, bringing high temps and low patience for those just wanting to enjoy their day without burning to a crisp.

Alabama is filled a variety of water attractions, perfectly suited for families and those wanting to escape the heat. Here at 10 great water parks you’ll want to dive in this summer.

Point Mallard Park in Decatur

• Address: 2901 Point Mallard Cir SE, Decatur, AL 35601
• Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM | Sun 1PM-6PM
• Admission: $23
• Attractions: Huge wave pool, ice rink, outdoor
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Alabama Adventure in Bessemer

• Address: 4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022
• Hours: Sun-Thurs 10:30AM-6PM | Fri-Sat 10:30AM-7PM
• Admission: $39
• Attractions: Water and amusement park
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Spring Valley Beach in Springville

• Address: 2340 County Hwy 55 Blountsville, AL 35031
• Hours: Daily 10AM-6PM
• Admission: $39
• Attractions: Fun slides, huge pool and picnic pavilions
• Website

Pirates Bay in Leesburg

• Address: 4541 County Rd 147, Leesburg, AL 35983
• Hours: Daily 10AM-6PM
• Admission: $25
• Attractions: Thrilling water slides, gushing waterfalls and a kids zone
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Tropic Falls at OWA in Foley

• Address: 1501 S Owa Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
• Hours: Sun-Thurs 10AM-8PM | Fri-Sat 9AM-10PM
• Admission: $30-70
• Attractions: Huge indoor theme park with lots of fun rides, lazy river and water cyclones
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WildWater in Cullman

• Address: 1707 Main Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055
• Hours: Mon-Wed 10AM-6PM | Thurs-Sat 10AM-7PM | Sun Noon-6PM
• Admission: $20-30
• Attractions: A variety of speedy slides for the kids + a huge riptide wave pool
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Water World in Dothan

• Address: 401 Recreation Rd, Dothan, AL 36303
• Hours: Tues 10AM-8PM | Wed 10AM-5PM | Thurs 10AM-8PM | Fri-Sat 10AM-5PM
• Admission: $5-22
• Attractions: Twister slides, the Storm Bowl slides
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Fayette Aquatic Center in Fayette

• Address: 218 23rd St NE, Fayette, AL 35555
• Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM
• Admission: $8-12
• Attractions: Ability to host private water parties, swimming lessons and fun slides
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Waterville USA/ Escape House in Gulf Shores

• Address: 906 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• Hours: Daily 10AM-10PM
• Admission: $30-40
• Attractions: Escape room, cabana rentals, TopGolf
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Whitewater in Montgomery

• Address: 1100 Maxwell Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Hours: Daily hours available on website
• Admission: $40-50
• Attractions: Kayaking, rafting, aerial ropes course
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