These 6 Waterparks Around Portland Are Pure Bliss For Anyone Who Goes There

If you have ever wanted to slide from a 747 jet into a pool, this is the place for you. This expansive water park, located in wine country's McMinnville, features several large and small waterslides and plenty of other interactive features to keep you busy all day long. When you are done, if you have any energy left, visit the adjoining Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, which is included in the price of your waterpark admission.

Located in the Portland suburb of Milwaukie, this is the closest true water park near Portland. A wave pool, diving boards, kiddie play area and several water slides make it a fun day trip.

You're going to have to jump on the freeway and head north to visit this park, but it is well worth the trip. Located halfway to Seattle in Centralia, this is the go-to waterpark for a fun adventure with the family. Stay at the lodge and make it an overnight trip for even more fun.

For younger kids and the young at heart, this urban water feature has all the fun of a waterpark, and it's free! Located in the Pearl District, these cascading fountains fill and drain the pools throughout the day, making for plenty of playtime fun.

Though technically not a waterpark, the fountains at Waterfront Park are fun enough to occupy a hot afternoon. The Salmon Street Springs and Bill Naito Legacy Fountains on the waterfront are a good place to start in on the fun.

Just south in Beaverton, this interactive fountain is a great place to cool off and spend some time running through the interactive water splash pad.