I came across this cartoon this morning and thought about the post Cindy had written about waterparks in Northern Virginia. Yes you can stay close to home and go to the community pool but even that gets old after a few weeks.

So take a little break, enjoy a local waterpark!

Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):

MOM I"M BORED.  THERE'S NOTHING TO DO.  



Northern Virginia WaterparksFortunately for families living in Northern Virginia there are a variety of local water parks where you can spend the day working off your kids boredom and also stay cool at the same time.

In Lorton you can check out Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park just a few miles down Gunston Road off Route 1. With a sand beach, a 24 foot tall climbing tower and water slides kids will be sure to have a good time. The pool is up from 10:30 am to 7 pm Monday-Friday and 11 am to 7 pm Saturday and Sundays. Pohick Bay Regional Park also offers miniature golf for when you need a break from all of the swimming.

At Lake Fairfax in Reston the Water Mine Family Swimming Hole is ready for kids of all ages. Toddlers can play with the low bubblers, elementary age children will enjoy the waterslides, water sprays and for the kid at heart you can relax in an inner tube on the Rattlesnake River. The theme of the water park is based on the old west and in the middle of the swimming hole is Pete's Peak complete with mine shafts and two water slides.

Splash Down Waterpark in Manassas is Northern Virginia's largest water park. Spread out over 11 acres the park features a big Kahuna Beach, two four story tall waterslides and a 770 foot lazy river ride. If you want a bit more punch with your water then check out the super fast cannon ball slides and the tropical twister waterslides sure to get your bathing suit in a bunch.

Be ready to hold your self steady when the 1000 gallon bucket drops its load every three minutes at Downpour Water Park. Located at Algonquian Regional Park off of Cascades Parkway in Sterling. If you need something a little less torrential then hop over to the Mr. Frog slide. You can make a weekend out of a trip to the park by pitching a tent in the park campground.

Cameron Station in Alexandria is home to the Great Waves water park. The most "urban" of the water parks in the area located just off of 495 at Eisenhower Ave you can play slip and slide on the four story water slides or enjoy just a little splash in the tad pole pool.

Each of the water parks offer facilities for families to buy food and drinks (no outside food allowed) and have fun in mind for everyone in the family. So when the kids start the MOM I'M BORED WHINE, surprise them with a trip to one of Northern Virginia's local water parks.

 

6 Comments on Schools out For Summer and We All Know What that Means

JUN
30
2009
320,583 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

LOL I am not getting that yet but I'm sure its coming. Usually August is when it set in. Great local blog about things to do.

6:16am • #1
466,662 Points 2 Featured Posts

OMGoodness, this was funny, Pat. Thanks for posting

6:31am • #2
942,022 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

That was funny. I will share this with my friends this morning

7:27am • #4
153,983 Points Outside Blog

Hi Pat, Good post. Thanks for sharing.

Best - Sash

8:32am • #5
338,841 Points 52 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Pat, that was hysterical!   Oh my, do I remember those days!  I'm going to send my daughter here to read this :-)

8:57am • #6
338,841 Points 52 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Pat, that was hysterical!   Oh my, do I remember those days!  I'm going to send my daughter here to read this :-)

8:57am • #7

Login or register to leave a comment

 
Screen_shot_2010-07-28_at_5 Rainmaker_large

Pat Fenn

Springfield, VA

More about me…

Marketing Specialist for CJ Realty Group/Cindy Jones Broker

Email Me

Up to date and timely information geared to consumers. CJ Realty Group team specializes in military relocation to the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir and Quantico.

Whether they are buying, selling or renting in Northern Virginia give CJ Realty Group a call 703-346-2213. Serving the I-95 corridor including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County and Stafford County.



Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog