Throughout the country, outdoor water parks are at the heart of summer. Though Washington is no tropical paradise, a trip to an indoor water park can rekindle the carefree days of summer any time of year. Washington's indoor water parks bring the exciting elements of outdoor water parks (slides, wave pools, rafts and even a tree-house fort) inside to clean, climate controlled environments.
Located in Grand Mound, Great Wolf Lodge is home to Washington's premier indoor water park. Great Wolf Lodge's River Canyon Run is their largest water slide and drops riders six stories in a five-person raft. Features for children include the 4,000-square-foot outdoor Tadpole Pond, an agility course, a 12-level, interactive tree-house water fort, an arcade, evening story time and water slides. Teens will appreciate the gr8_space Tech Center where they can come to listen to music, play video games, watch movies, snack and charge their iPods. Parents and adults may find relaxation in the jumbo whirlpools or in the fitness room.
Great Wolf Lodge
20500 Old Highway 99, S.W.
Grand Mound, WA 98531
360-273-7718
greatwolf.com
The airport Ramada in Spokane, Wash., features a 108-foot tall water slide leading to its indoor pool. Though the water slide is limited to guests who are 48 inches or taller, those not meeting the height requirement can still enjoy the indoor pool, wading pool, seasonal outdoor heated pool, fitness room and hot tub. Lifeguards are on duty for the indoor water slide. Guests should note that the indoor water slide is only in operation from September to May.
Ramada Spokane Airport and Indoor Water Park
8909 W. Airport Drive
Spokane, WA 99224
509-838-5211
ramada.com
Sunny days in Washington state don't come along often. But when they do, outdoor water parks are the place to be. Birch Bay Waterslides in Blaine, Wash., offers visitors four large water slides, a six-story speed slide, a kiddie pool with three slides, an enclosed tube slide, a giant hot tub and a river for floating. Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington is an outdoor water park featuring slides, rafting, pools and cabanas, and theme park with children's, family and thrill rides.
Birch Bay Waterslides
4874 Birch Bay Lynden Roa
Blaine, WA 98230
360-371-7500
birchbaywaterslides.net
Wild Waves Theme Park
36201 Enchanted Parkway S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-661-8000
wildwaves.com
