8 Los Angeles Area Water Parks (What Parents Think)
Here are the best water parks in Los Angeles and Orange County, with parent reviews so you know what to expect when you visit with your kids.
From lazy rivers to pulse-racing thrill rides to little kid splash pads, these California waterparks offer fun in the sun for everyone in the family. Remember indoor waterparks for a year-round option, too.
If you've visited any Los Angeles area water parks, give your favorites a "like" and leave a review to share your tips with fellow parents!
Wave Waterpark
Kelly R: A big step above most city pools, the facility (and the price!) are more manageable than the larger water parks in San Diego. There are a few slides, a "crazy" river, a flow rider and a splash pad for the younger kids.
The Cove Waterpark
Erynn: The Cove Waterpark features an aquatic play structure, water slides, a lazy river, and the Riptide Reef FlowRider!
Raging Waters Los Angeles
Erynn: Raging Waters Los Angeles has 50 world-class attractions for all ages to enjoy, including Aqua Rocket, the state’s only hydromagnetic water coaster! The Park also features a wide-variety of tube and body slides, a 30,000 square foot water playground, a one million gallon wave pool and a lazy river.
DryTown Water Park
Erynn: DryTown Water Park boasts six acres of attractions. Guests can grab a tube and head down Big Rock River, or race for the win on the super-fast Dusty’s Mineshaft Racer. Younger kids will love splashing around Little Miner’s Camp, while thrill seekers will enjoy twisting and turning down DryTown’s thrilling slides.
Knott's Soak City Waterpark
Knott’s Soak City Waterpark is a separately gated 15-acre water adventure park immediately adjacent to Knott’s Berry Farm. Soak City boasts 23 speed, tube and body slides, a wave pool, 1/3-mile lazy river, and a three-story play structure with 200 water guns and tons of other water features.
Buccaneer Bay (Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center)
Erynn: Buccaneer Bay is a family-oriented water park that features a flowing river channel, three water slides that enter into a catch pool, a six lane mat racer, two body slides, a children’s interactive play structure, zero-depth beach entry, and two spray pad areas.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor offers pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and family-friendly play areas. You can also fuel up for fun with their dining options, including sweet treats, salty snacks, healthy fare, and everything in between.
Casitas Water Adventure (Lake Casitas Recreation Area)
Casitas Water Adventure is a small water park that features an aquatic play structure with water buckets, slides and a lazy river.
Primary photo: Raging Waters Los Angeles
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