10 Awesome Water Parks In Michigan You Gotta Check Out This Summer

School's almost done for the year and that means it's time to figure out how to keep your kids from summertime boredom. A trip to the lake is always fun, but for a little change of pace, many Michigan water parks can be a great thrill for your little ones. Here are the best water parks in Michigan.

10) East Lansing Family Aquatic Center

This aquatic center just opened for the season. It's chock full of fun for kids of all ages, with zero-depth entry, slides for all age levels, and a sandy play area.

9) Avalanche Bay, Boyne Falls

This is Michigan's largest indoor water park and features a lazy river, slides, and a kiddie pool.

8) Adventure Island, Cadillac

The water park is only one part of the fun at Adventure Island. There are also go-carts, mini golf, and bumper boats.

7) Fairview Beachfront Inn and Waterpark, Mackinaw City

This fun place really has the best of both worlds in terms of water fun. The hotel directly faces Lake Huron and has private beach access, plus an indoor water park.

6) Flash Flood At Full Blast Recreation Center, Battle Creek

This indoor/outdoor water park is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so make sure to get out there this season. See what it’s like to ride on the waterslides here:

5) Gold Rush Water, New Era

Gold Rush is indoors so you don't have to concern yourself with that oh-so-unpredictable Michigan weather.

4) Holland Aquatic Center

This place is definitely NOT your average city pool. Water slides, zero depth entry for the little kiddies, and room for lapping swimming, this is a great community asset.

3) Michigan Adventure, Muskegon

The state's largest amusement park, you'll want to make a trip of it and break up the fun into two days. One, for roller coaster thrills, the other for chilling in the water park.

2) Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Mount Pleasant

This fun-filled place is great if your family wants to spend a few days out of town. Kids will have a blast, parents can leave the household chores behind during the hotel stay.

1) Splash Universe Indoor Water Park, Dundee

With more than 100,000 gallons of water in this year-round attraction, there's plenty of space for everyone in the family. Check out all the fun rides at this waterpark:

Most of these places are pretty reasonably priced, so you can cool off, get out of the house and soak in those big smiles on your kids' faces from the fun. Where are some other great water parks you like to take the family to? Have you been to any of the best water parks in Michigan? Let us know in the comments. For more places to cool off in the summer, check out these swimming holes in Michigan.