Did You Know?

First “official” water park created: Wet ’N Wild, Orlando, Fla., 1977, by George Millay

First U.S. indoor water park: Polynesian Resort Hotel & Suites, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., 1989

First U.S. wave pool: Point Mallard Park, Decatur, Ala., 1970

06-15-2011

Best water parks in U.S.

1. Schlitterbahn Water park, New Braunfels, Texas

2. Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

3. Raging Waters, San Dimas, Calif.

4. Water Country U.S.A., Williamsburg, Va.

5. Splish Splash, River Head, N.Y.

6. Knott’s Soak City, Palm Springs, Calif.

7. Water World (Hyland Hills), Federal Heights, Colo.

8. Six Flags White Water, Marietta, Ga.

9. Wet ’n Wild, Las Vegas (now closed)

10. Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

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