With summer officially just a few weeks away, you've most likely begun to map out how you'll be spending your free time this upcoming season. With the New York heat filling up your days, you may have already started to look into which water parks in our state can give you an adventure filled day. Recognized as being one of the best water parks in the entire country, find out why Splish Splash has been a family-favorite destination for nearly 30 years.

An underrated treasure of the small town of Calverton, Splish Splash is one of New York's most thrilling water parks.

Covering over 90-acres, Splish Splash is made up of over 30 water rides and attractions that will give you the opportunity to have an unforgettable day in the sun.

With so much to see and do at Splish Splash, you'll want to arrive here as early as you can so that you're guaranteed to experience it all.

The water park has an impressive combination of relaxing rides like their 1,300-foot long Lazy River...

...And thrilling rides like the Cliff Diver slide that drops you a total of 8-stories in a matter of just 3 seconds.

When you're not too busy making sure that every ounce of adrenaline is pumping through your veins on Splish Splash's more thrilling slides, you can head on over to spots like The Battle of Mutiny Bay where you'll find interactive water play.

Over the last handful of years, Splish Splash has added new attractions to the park that keep visitors curious and coming back for more.

One of the most exciting additions to Splish Splash has been Bootlegger's Run - New York's only water coaster that will have you grinning from ear to ear.

Hop into a four-man raft and you'll go both uphill and downhill along this ride that makes you feel like you're on an incredible roller coaster.

There are also plenty of other rides that you can experience with friends and family! For instance, try out the Riptide Racer where you can race other people down these colorful slides.

Another notable ride in the park that's relatively new?

Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror, one of only three water rides like this in the entire country where you're submerged into total darkness as you experience 360-degree spins and a 40-foot drop!

So whether you want to go down a slide that will sink your heart into your stomach or you want to simply wade in the water, there's something for everyone at New York's Splish Splash water park.

Open from now through October, Splish Splash has a ton of kiddie areas, a wave pool, enormous lazy river, heart-stopping slides, and places to eat while you're here. There's truly something for everyone!

To find out more about what you can expect to enjoy at Splish Splash, click here.

How to get here:

2549 Splish Splash Drive,
Calverton, NY 11933

Have you ever experienced Splish Splash for yourself? If you're looking for something a bit more relaxing, then try out This All-Day Float Trip That Will Make Your New York Summer Complete!