When the weather starts warming up, everyone begins thinking about summer destinations in Kansas. One spot that makes for a fantastic day trip is Black Bob Bay in Olathe. We may not have oceans in Kansas, but a water park is a great alternative for having fun in the sun and cooling off in the spray. Black Bob Bay offers plenty of opportunities for everyone, whether you want to revel and play or relax in the sun. Come along with us as we check out some of the fun attractions at this popular water park in Kansas:

Black Bob Bay is a water park in Kansas that's in Olathe's Black Bob Park.
City of Olathe, KS
The water park is open seasonally from Memorial Day Weekend through the summer.
This is a great midway point between a massive all-day theme park and a small city pool.
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There's plenty to do, but not so much that it's overwhelming.
There are separate areas for infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages so that the little ones don't get hurt or end up in too deep of water.
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Every hour or so, there are scheduled adults-only swim times. This is the perfect opportunity for even parents to get a chance to have some fun!
This is a great way for your kids to get some energy out...
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...while enjoying a bit of cool water in the hot summer sun!
There are diving boards of various heights ...
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... pools for swimming laps in and even water basketball.
No water park would be complete without a lazy river!
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This is a favorite fun thing for the entire family at Black Bob Bay.
If you're looking for a few hours' of refuge from the hot summer sun, Black Bob Bay is the perfect getaway spot.
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For more information about Black Bob Bay, including hours of operations and ticket prices, check out the City of Olathe website.

Have you been to this fun water park in Kansas? If so, what was your favorite part? Do you think that it is the best water park in Kansas? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

For more water play in Kansas, check out this article about some other water parks that have really relaxing lazy rivers.

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