Water Park Feature Articles

Overview and preview of Mammoth, a magnetically launched water coaster -- that will be the world's longest water ride, debuting at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Indiana for 2012.

Review and overview of Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe water park in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Preview photos of Mammoth, a magnetically launched water coaster that will be the world's longest water ride, debuting at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Indiana for 2012.

With many parks claiming to be the biggest, the About.com Guide weighs in to sort out the hype and the facts.

Water park feature article.

Review and overview of Splish Splash water park in Riverhead (Long Island), New York.

Splashin' Safari, part of Holiday World in southern Indiana, was among the first waterparks to be built next to an existing theme park. It is also among the best. Tons of great rides, incredibly clean and--get this--free parking, free entry with Holiday World admission, unlimited complimentary soft drinks and free sunscreen.

Wet 'n Wild was a fine water park. Unfortunately it closed in 2004. You can read about in this overview and review.

Mountain Creek in northern New Jersey is not like most water parks. Built into the side of a mountain, just getting through the main gate and over to the lockers involves trudging up a steep path. Most of the rides use the mountain's natural terrain and don't rise above the ground. And what wild rides! Even the park's "family" raft ride appears to be designed for a family of crazy thrill seekers.

The best water parks at North American theme parks, according to About.com's Theme Parks Guide.