When you’re visiting southern Maine in the summertime, there’s no better place to spend hot, sunny afternoons than the beach. There are many gorgeous beaches along the coast of southern Maine perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, or sunbathing on the sand.
Even though the beaches in this area are so picturesque, you might find that your kids eventually get bored with the sand and surf. If you’re looking for a new way to cool off in York this summer, take a trip to one of the nearby water parks to beat the heat and find fun for the whole family.
- Water Country
- Funtown Splashtown USA
- Aquaboggan Water Park
- Shipwreck Cove Water Playground at Seacoast Adventure
Water Country
Water Country is New England’s biggest water park, located roughly 20 minutes south of York in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. With a total of 18 water attractions, every member of your family can find the perfect way to spend the day, from the intense Screamer water slide to the relaxing Adventure River and everything in between.
Water Country is constantly opening new attractions, so you’ll always find something fresh and exciting even if you visit every year. Additionally, there are lots of dining options so you can grab a bite of your favorite cuisine during your day at the water park. Check out this video tour of the park!
Funtown Splashtown USA
Traveling north from York to Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine, only takes about 30 minutes. Exciting attractions like Amphitrite’s Challenge and Corkscrew bring a thrill to older kids and adults daring to take the plunge, while younger kids can have tons of fun splashing and playing in the wading pool.
Funtown Splashtown USA is more than just a water park. It offers regular amusement park attractions like roller coasters and kiddie rides, too! Once you’ve had your fill of exploring the park’s many coasters and rides, grab your bathing suit to let the fun continue (and cool off) in the water ride section. Check out this video review of the park!
Aquaboggan Water Park
Another great option for summertime water attractions in Saco is Aquaboggan Water Park. This park is located near Old Orchard Beach and is known as one of Maine’s original water parks with over four decades of family fun in southern Maine.
Aquaboggan Water Park has everything you could want or need in a water park, from high-speed slides and death-defying attractions to soothing wave pools and fun kiddie pools.
Tickets are available at various prices with junior and senior discounts available. Additionally, visitors can buy an affordable day pass to gain access to every area of the park, including all the water attractions, the Grand Prix Go Carts, and the bumper boats. Check out this drone footage of the park!
Shipwreck Cove Water Playground at Seacoast Adventure
If your party can’t decide between a traditional amusement park and a water park in southern Maine this summer, Seacoast Adventure is the perfect compromise.
This sprawling park in Windham, ME, about an hour north of York, includes plenty of waterless attractions including Go-Karts, Adventure Golf, and the Sky Swing in addition to Shipwreck Cove Water Playground.
At Shipwreck Cove Water Playground, visitors of all ages can find a water attraction that gives them a thrill while cooling them off. Tickets for Shipwreck Cove are sold separately, and the park is open on a limited basis throughout the day to allow for multiple daily cleanings.
Switch It Up This Summer With Southern Maine’s Best Water Parks
Even though York’s beaches are so inviting when the weather heats up, there’s nothing wrong with changing it up once in a while and finding new, exciting ways to keep cool. Don’t hesitate to visit one of southern Maine’s most popular water parks during your trip.
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