There are oh so many fun things to do in the summer in Ohio! The Buckeye State is home to several seriously impressive water parks, both outdoor and indoor, so there are year-round opportunities available for epic water park fun! These are the best water parks in Ohio, for the ultimate thrills and fun!

1. Kings Island Soak City - Mason
Soak City, 6300 Kings Island Dr #2, Kings Mills, OH 45034, USA
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Located in Greater Cincinnati's Warren County (known colloquially as "Ohio's Largest Playground"), Kings Island's Soak City is the perfect place to cool off after a day of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters and rides.
2. Cedar Point Shores - Sandusky
Cedar Point Shores, 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
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Cedar Point Shores, the water park located within the eponymous Northern Ohio amusement park, is one of the most picture-perfect waterparks in the Midwest, and a bucket list must for thrill-seekers.
3. Zoombezi Bay - Columbus
Zoombezi Bay, 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA
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Zoombezi Bay, located across from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is a 22 acres of pure fun. This Columbus waterpark boasts 17 water slides, an amazing wave pool, private cabanas, a lazy river, and a kiddie play area.

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4. Kalahari Resorts - Sandusky
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Sandusky, 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
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One of Ohio's favorite indoor water parks, you'll find it off Highway 250. This African-themed resort with rides and waterslides is the largest indoor waterpark in the Midwest.
5. Great Wolf Lodge - Mason
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Mason, 2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason, OH 45040, USA
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Another favorite located in Ohio's Largest Playground, Great Wolf Lodge is an epic outdoor *and* indoor waterpark, with all-inclusive, resort-style attractions and lodging perfect for a little staycation in The Buckeye State.
6. Fort Rapids - Columbus
Fort Rapids Indoor WaterPark Resort, 4560 Hilton Corporate Dr, Columbus, OH 43232, USA
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Editors note: Fort Rapids is now closed

This popular indoor water park is another Ohio family favorite. Fort Rapids

What do you think is the best waterpark in Ohio? Share it with us in the comments below! And for more water recreation in the Buckeye State, definitely check out these picture-perfect swimming holes.

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Sarah | April 21, 2021

What are some of the best water slides in Ohio?

Zoombezi Bay is home to some pretty epic water slides. The park’s most noteworthy attractions include:

  • The newly renovated SoundSurfer, the first waterslide in the country to incorporate light and audio effects.
  • Baboon Lagoon, an imaginative, multi-level play structure with a 1,000-gallon bucket dump.

 

Zoombezi Bay has won countless accolades across the country, and is one of the very best places to go during Ohio's notoriously hot and humid summers!

What are some of Ohio's best amusement parks?

 

With an entire county known as Ohio's Largest Playground, you know our amusement park game in Ohio is strong. Kings Island and Cedar Point are the state's most popular amusement parks, located near Cincinnati and Cleveland, respectively. Both parks deserve a visit, and since they're only about four hours apart, you could easily hit up both during a little roller coaster road trip!

What are some fun things to do in the summer in Ohio?

Ohio is pure Midwest bliss in the summer: hot, sunny, and full of fun adventures, such as:

  • If you're in the Northern part of the state, there's a canal boat ride in Providence Metropark that's about as charming as it gets. You'll ride on a canal boat pulled by mules down the restored Miami & Erie Canal, for a truly an only-in-Ohio experience.
  • If you're near Cincinnati, BB Riverboats offers delightful day and evening cruises aboard its iconic paddle-wheel steamboats.
  • If you prefer being *in* the water, these little-known swimming holes in Ohio are refreshing and make for a perfect day on the beach!

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