10 Water Parks in Mississippi That Will Make Your Summer Awesome
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Nothing says summer like a trip to a water park, and with summer temperatures rising well into the 90s, water parks in Mississippi are almost a necessity. Often times when thinking of water parks, we forget that there is more to these types of parks than slides and lazy rivers which is why this list includes everything from the biggest slides to the most relaxing parks in the state. Check out the list below for a much cooler summer at these Mississippi water parks.
From thrilling water slides to a relaxing lazy river to celebrity meet and greets, Gulf Islands Water Park has something for everyone! The park offers a variety of water rides including the Camille Cutter, a rafting adventure, and the Horn Island Blaster, the Gulf Coast’s only water rollercoaster.
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Get an aerial view of this magnificent waterpark:
209 Black Jack Rd #7746, Philadelphia, MS 39350, USA
Named the "Southeast’s #1 Family Attraction," this water park is sure to please. Geyser Falls boasts 13 water slides, a pool and lake for swimming, cabanas for relaxing, and the Caribbean-inspired Beach Club which includes a stage for performances, a full-service restaurant, and a tiki bar. If you’re feeling adventurous, make sure to ride the Backsplash - a backward waterslide.
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50 Grandview Dr, Collins, MS 39428, USA
Located in Collins, this water park sits on 7 acres - every last bit of which is packed with fun! The park features several water slides including 2 new additions: the SuperLOOP, a speed slide with an 80-degree drop, and the MultiBUMP Splash Drop which sends riders down a series of vertical drops. If being a daredevil isn’t in your nature then be sure to check out the lazy river.
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1150 S Beach Blvd, Waveland, MS 39576, USA
Up until 2013, this state park had been in the process of rebuilding since most of it was destroyed during 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Today, the park is better than ever. The water park itself sits on 4.5 acres and overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Made up of 2 water slides, a kiddie pool, and a wave pool that can produce up to 8 different wave patterns, this park may be small but it is worth the visit.
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143 Campground Rd, Pelahatchie, MS 39145, USA
This all-in-one water park, RV park, and campground is the perfect family destination. In addition to being home to the Wet-n-Wild water park, Yogi on the Lake offers all kinds of family fun including crafts, games, and scavenger hunts. The water park itself is comprised of Yogi’s Water Town, a swimming pool, a splash playground, and a beach.
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382 Peps Point Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA
This Hattiesburg water park may be small but it is definitely much appreciated during the warm summer months. In addition to a couple of slides, guests have access to canoes and paddleboats which can be used in the lake that is onsite. And since the waterslides are spring fed, the water is nice and cold – a definite plus since Mississippi summers can be pretty brutal.
1216 Parkway Dr, Wiggins, MS 39577, USA
Set on a sprawling 1900 acres, this park offers several water slides in addition to a 650-acre lake fit for swimming, boating, fishing, and skiing. The water park, Splash of Fun, has been updated within the past year and now includes six slides, a splash pad, and a lazy river. The park has plans for several more updates including zip-lining.
322 Shiloh Rd, Brandon, MS 39042, USA
This park may be small but it is perfect for the little ones or if you just need to cool off on a hot summer day. Shiloh Splash Park features a zero-depth spray park, spray rings, ground geysers, butterfly falls, palm trees, water cannons, and a "froggy" slide.
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1043 MS-43, Mendenhall, MS 39114, USA
Perfect for all those nature lovers out there, this 25-acre park is located in Simpson County on Rials Creek. No, there aren’t any waterslides here but the park does feature a beautiful waterfall, an old-fashioned swimming hole, and a sand and rock creek-side beach. And since Rials Creek is spring fed, the water is nice and cold all year long.
1068 Dogwood Trail, McComb, MS 39648, USA
Located on the Bogue Chitto River, this water park offers a serene atmosphere, perfect for those lazy summer days. The gently flowing river and small rapids make the lake perfect for canoeing and, for those really wanting to sit back and relax, tubing.
Mississippi is home to so many water parks that making a decision of which one to visit is virtually impossible. Which water parks in Mississippi are you going to visit this summer? Let us know in the comments. For more places to go this summer, check out these wonderful swimming holes in Mississippi.
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What are some little-known attractions in Mississippi?
Some little-known attractions in Mississippi include:
- Grammy Museum. This is one of two Grammy museums in America and is full of wonderful musical history.
- Biedenharn Coca Cola Museum. This popular carbonated drink is bottled in Mississippi and this museum exhibits memorabilia that is over 100 years old.
- Jim Henson Museum. Jim Henson was beloved for Kermit the Frog and the other Muppets and this museum celebrates Kermit and all the rest.
- NASA Bus Tour. Take a tour through restricted areas of the Stennis Space Center and learn about how they do things at NASA.
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What are the strangest places to visit in Mississippi?
The strangest places to visit in Mississippi include:
- Frog Art Farm. This collection of frog sculptures in Fayette was created by Louise Cadney Coleman and is an odd and charming exhibit.
- Red Water Artesian Well. While the state has many similar wells, this one has red water that is completely safe to drink.
- King’s Tavern. Located in Natchez, this is the city’s oldest building and is purported to be haunted by the spirit of a mummified body that was found there in the 1930s.
- Kuhn Memorial State Hospital. This is a hotbed of supposed paranormal activity that brings paranormal investigators from all over.
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What are some unique attractions in Mississippi?
Some unique attractions in Mississippi include:
- The Mississippi Blues Trail. This trail of locations tells the history of blues music and how it grew at places like the WROX radio station.
- Birthplace of Elvis Presley. There was only one King of Rock and one birthplace for him, and that place is in Tupelo.
- Vicksburg National Cemetery. This is the largest cemetery for Union soldiers of the Civil War in the country.
- Home of William Faulkner. This was the home of an author who wrote stories set in a fictional version of Lafayette County.
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