A.V. Symington in Leesburg
With the triple digit temperatures of the DC-area, I’m sure many of you are looking for “cooling” activities to do with your children! What better way to spend a blistering hot summer afternoon then enjoying water slides and lazy rivers? I’ve compiled a list of the water parks in the area, along with coupons or discounts they offer! Several readers have suggested purchasing an Entertainment Book, for the great water park coupons they offer. In the past, we’ve skipped the coupons and headed to our local water park after 5PM for their significant “after peak hour” discount. How about you? How do you beat the heat without breaking the bank?
And, when you’re headed to the pool, here are a few tips to make sure your trip goes a little smoother!
*Bring sunscreen – I can’t emphasize how important this one is! My husband has turned into a lobster more times than I can count, because he’s forgotten it. In fact, he keeps a spare bottle of sunscreen in our car now! To save a little extra, there are printable coupons for $1 off Coppertone and $1 off Banana Boat Suncare.
*Swim Diapers – ah, yes, for those children are not potty trained, the essential Swim Diapers. No water park/pool/aquatic center will let a child in without them. (And, no, you can’t substitute regular diapers for them – don’t ask me how I know!) To purchase swim diapers for slightly less outrageous prices, visit Amazon
*Avoid crowds – visit on weekdays or during twilight hours. Not only is it cheaper, but lines are not as long!
*Bring water – hydration, hydration, hydration! 
With the triple digit temperatures hitting the area, it’s so important to keep hydrated. Kids generally hate stopping to get a drink of water, but I try to call “A” in for a drink, every 15-20 minutes. Pick up a case of water at Costco (one of the cheapest places!), and you won’t have to spend the outrageous prices at the waterpark kiosks!
A.V. Symington Aquatic Center – Leesburg, VA
The A.V. Symington Aquatic Center is a part of Ida Lee Park and features a 600-foot lazy river, large slide tower with two body flumes, drop slide, 25-yard lap pool, two gang slides, water pipe fall, crossing feature, dumping buckets, little squirt whale and floating snake and alligator. Additionally, a large “beach” area with bubblers and water fountains, a concession stand and a grass picnic area are all available for the swimmer to use.
Admission is $6 ($7 weekends) for Leesburg adults (ages 16-59), $9 ($10 weekends) for non-resident adults (ages 16-59). Babies ages 2 and under are free; and, youth prices are $1 cheaper than the adult rate.
Hours
Town of Leesburg Residents 11:00 am – 8:00 pm*
Non-Town of Leesburg Residents 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm *
SPECIAL HOURS
*Starting Monday, August 8 the A.V. Symington Aquatic Center will be closing at7:45pm. Beginning on Monday, August 22, closing will be at 7:30pm. This is due to earlier sunsets.
To save a little money, you can visit A.V. Symington after 5PM, and the rates (for Leesburg residents) is $4 – for out of town guests, it’s $6. You still get to enjoy the waterpark until closing (8 PM); it’s not as crowded; and, the heat isn’t as brutal! It’s definitely a win-win-win situation! Also, A.V. Symington offers fun Youth Discount Days (admission is discounted by $1 for children, ages 15 and under).
Algonkian Regional Park: Volcano Island WaterPark – Sugarland Run, VA
Located within Algonkian Regional Park, Volcano Island is loaded with fun features for adults and kids. Volcano Island includes a 500-gallon dumping bucket, water slides, waterfalls and squirters! Visitors will find themselves amidst tropical foliage and grass hats, at the feet of the mighty waterpark volcano! Their waterslides offer a pair of riveting rides, including 230 feet of fun on the open slide, or a thrilling 170 foot ride in complete darkness on the closed slide! A large main pool offers splashing and swimming space for everyone – and includes an awesome tree stump slide – a fast, quick ride that delivers guests into four feet of cool water! Their splash pad offers water cannons, showers, sprinklers, buckets and more – a great place for the kids and you too!
Pool Hours
June 8 – August 19
Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
July 4: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 20 – August 31
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September 1 – September 3
Labor Day Weekend: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In and Out of County Daily Rates
Under Age 2 – Free
Individual (Less than 48″ Height) – $6.75
Individual (48″ or More Height) – $8.00
Age 55 & Over – $6.75
*After 4:00 P.M., Weekdays only(non-holidays) – $5.00
If you enjoy going to the NVRPA Water Parks, consider purchasing a Bounce Pass. Choose a Bounce Pass and get unlimited admissions to Great Waves Waterpark with its twisting fun slides, super-fast speed slides and wet, wild wave pool and four other great waterparks! For more information, click here.
Atlantis Waterpark – Centreville, VA
Atlantis Waterpark is a great day of fun featuring pools, a giant 1,000 gallon dumping bucket, hair raising waterslides, squirters, great food, cool souvenirs and fun-filled activities for kids and adults of all ages! Visitors will find themselves amidst mermaids, dolphins, greek architecture and images of the deep! And keep your eyes peeled for the mighty Neptune himself! Atlantis is open annually from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is a member of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Family of Waterparks! Atlantis also features picnic pavilions, a huge deck great for sunning and playing, as well as plenty of shade.
Pool Hours
June 8 – August 19
Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
July 4: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 20 – August 31
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September 1 – September 3
Labor Day Weekend: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In and Out of County Daily Rates
Under Age 2 – Free
Individual (Less than 48″ Height) – $6.75
Individual (48″ or More Height) – $8.00
Age 55 & Over – $6.75
*After 4:00 P.M., Weekdays only(non-holidays) – $5.00
If you enjoy going to the NVRPA Water Parks, consider purchasing a Bounce Pass. Choose a Bounce Pass and get unlimited admissions to Great Waves Waterpark with its twisting fun slides, super-fast speed slides and wet, wild wave pool and four other great waterparks! For more information, click here.
Claude Moore Recreation Center – Sterling, VA
Claude Moore boasts a leisure pool that includes a giant water slide, children’s play area, hot tub, vortex, and lazy river and free swim and play area. In addition, for serious swimmers, they have a 25-yard by 50-meter competition pool with a moveable bulkhead, and starting blocks. The pool is home to swim teams, water polo, swim lessons, and more. Unless otherwise advertised, there are at least three lanes open for free swim at all times. Lap lanes are 25 yards. Request a private lesson by completing the Private Swim Lesson Form.
Leisure Pool Hours
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 8:45 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Slide & Feature Hours
- Monday – Friday: 3:00 pm – 8:45 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Competition Pool Hours
- Monday – Friday: 5:00 am – 9:15 pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 am – 7:45 pm
All admissions include access to the fitness center, competitive pool, leisure pool, gymnasium, indoor track, and open time on the rock wall. Payment may be made by cash, check, Discover, Visa or MasterCard. Payment in full is required at time of purchase of general admission or membership passes, or rentals.
Admission is $5.50 for Loudoun County adults (ages 18-54), $8.25 for non-resident adults (ages 18-54). Loudoun County youth (ages 17 and under) and seniors (ages 55+) are $3.75 and non-resident youth and seniors pay $5.75. There is no after-hours discount, but you do receive much more with your admission!
Franklin Park Pool – Purcellville, VA
The Franklin Park Pool is an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program for infants, toddlers, school aged children, and adults. They also have bubblers, slides, baby pool and a lily pad crossing for the kids to enjoy.
Pool Hours (may be subject to change):
June 19-September 6
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Daily Admission Fees*
Monday-Friday
Under 2 – $1.50 (Plastic training pants required)
Youth & Seniors – $4.50
Adults – $5.00
After 6:00PM – $2.50 (Ages 2 & up)
Sat/Sun and Holiday Rates
Under 2 – $2.50
Youth & Seniors – $5.50
Adults – $6.00
After 6:00 PM – $3.50 (Ages 2 & up)
*Out-of-county residents will be charged an additional 50% for both daily admissions and punch card admissions.
Gaithersburg Water Park at Bohrer Park – Gaithersburg, MD
Intended for recreational swimming, the main pool features several activity pods, ample shallow water play spaces, and a “raindrop” water umbrella for children to enjoy. The pool also has a zero-depth entry, making it accessible to all. A major attraction at The Water Park (for those 48″ and taller) is the double water slide that is 250 feet long and twists and turns into the splash pool. The children’s splash pool, designed for those five years and younger, features a frog slide, crab spray, and zero-depth entry. There are play pieces outside the pool, plenty of shade for little ones, and a special eating area for families. For your convenience, there is even a bathroom located within the fenced area equipped with a changing station.
On weekdays, admission for all ages (3+) is $5.75 for residents and $6.75 for non-residents. On weekends and holidays, admission for all ages (3+) is $5.75 for residents and $7.25 for non-residents. Twilight Discount of .50 off (per person) for admissions purchased after 5:30 PM.
Summer Season Hours
Begins Saturday, June 9; Ends Sunday, August 26
Sundays – Thursdays: 11 AM – 7 PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 11 AM – 7:30 PM
Special Date (Aug. 25) 11 AM – 3:30 PM
For those of you who live near Gaithersburg, consider purchasing annual and summer passes – they are valid at both the outdoor Water Park and the indoor Gaithersburg Aquatic Center (GAC).
Great Waves Waterpark – Alexandria, VA
Located just off the beltway in Alexandria, Virginia, Great Waves Waterpark features 20 acres of massive pools, hair raising waterslides, great food, cool souvenirs and fun-filled activities for kids and adults of all ages! Great Waves is open annually from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is one of the premier waterparks in Northern Virginia. The park also features a deluxe miniature golf course, a nine-station batting cage, picnic shelters, and a special events pavilion.
Pool Hours
June 8 – August 19
Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
July 4: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 20 – August 31
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September 1 – September 3
Labor Day Weekend: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In and Out of County Daily Rates
Under Age 2 – Free
Individual (Less than 48″ Height) – $6.75
Individual (48″ or More Height) – $8.00
Age 55 & Over – $6.75
*After 4:00 P.M., Weekdays only(non-holidays) – $5.00
If you enjoy going to the NVRPA Water Parks, consider purchasing a Bounce Pass. Choose a Bounce Pass and get unlimited admissions to Great Waves Waterpark with its twisting fun slides, super-fast speed slides and wet, wild wave pool and four other great waterparks! For more information, click here.
Lane Manor Splash Park – Hyattsville, MD
Located at Lane Manor Community Recreation Center, a 40-acre park within Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park, the splash park is a seasonal, outdoor pool. This 25-meter pool has water features that include two slides, lily pads, a snake, and an alligator, as well as a separate wading pool. A vending machine area, a changing area with showers, play equipment and a picnic area are among the amenities offered. The pool is open during summer months only.
Child (17 & under) – $4 (residents) & $5 (non-residents)
Adult (18-59) – $5 (residents) & $6 (non-residents)
Senior (60+) – $4 (residents) & $5 (non-residents)
Groups* (10 or more) $3.50/person $4.50/person
Occoquan Regional Park – Lorton, VA
This isn’t quite a waterpark, but it seems like a fun, watery means of entertainment! Occoquan Regional Park offers one hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan River to Belmont Bay and back. They are offered every Saturday, from Noon – 5 PM and Sunday, from 1 PM – 8PM, April 2nd through November 27th. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 children 12 and under, under age 4 are free. For more information please contact the park.
Ocean Dunes Waterpark – Arlington, VA
Ocean Dunes takes visitors to the Outer Banks with dune grasses, rustic beach theming and a relaxed, laid back attitude. Enjoy their daring waterslides, enjoy yard after yard of open lanes in our lap pool, or cool off under the refreshing dumping bucket and play feature!
Pool Hours
June 8 – August 19
Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
July 4: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 20 – August 31
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September 1 – September 3
Labor Day Weekend: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In and Out of County Daily Rates
Under Age 2 – Free
Individual (Less than 48″ Height) – $6.75
Individual (48″ or More Height) – $8.00
Age 55 & Over – $6.75
*After 4:00 P.M., Weekdays only(non-holidays) – $5.00
If you enjoy going to the NVRPA Water Parks, consider purchasing a Bounce Pass. Choose a Bounce Pass and get unlimited admissions to Great Waves Waterpark with its twisting fun slides, super-fast speed slides and wet, wild wave pool and four other great waterparks! For more information, click here.
Pirates Cove Waterpark – Lorton, VA
Make a splash this summer at Pirate’s Cove Waterpark, the largest pirate themed waterpark in Lorton! Loaded with fun features for everyone, Pirate’s Cove visitors will enjoy a large Pirate themed play structure complete with a 300-gallon dumping bucket! Kid friendly waterslides, water spraying palm trees, a large pool for splashing around and swimming and a spacious tot pool with a clam shell slide will entertain the entire family! You can dig for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach, a large sand play area, or bask in the sun on their large deck!
Pool Hours
June 8 – August 19
Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
July 4: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 20 – August 31
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September 1 – September 3
Labor Day Weekend: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In and Out of County Daily Rates
Under Age 2 – Free
Individual (Less than 48″ Height) – $6.75
Individual (48″ or More Height) – $8.00
Age 55 & Over – $6.75
*After 4:00 P.M., Weekdays only(non-holidays) – $5.00
If you enjoy going to the NVRPA Water Parks, consider purchasing a Bounce Pass. Choose a Bounce Pass and get unlimited admissions to Great Waves Waterpark with its twisting fun slides, super-fast speed slides and wet, wild wave pool and four other great waterparks! For more information, click here.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor – Baltimore, MD
From one of the largest wave pools in the country to multi-passenger rafting adventures, you’ll find water rides and experiences for everyone in your crew. Hurricane Harbor is open daily through August 19, then weekends through September 3.
Hours for July and August are from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM for Hurricane Harbor – for the general Six Flags, the hours are from 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Ticket Prices at the Park
- General Admission – $56.99
- Junior Under 48″ – $36.99
- 2 & Under – FREE
To save money on tickets, purchase them online (at least three days in advance) – then, the cost will be $36.99 for everyone. Also, keep an eye on their Special Offers page for additional discounts. If you live close enough to a Six Flags that you will frequent it, consider purchasing a Thrill Pass: for $56.99, you get unlimited visits to any Six Flags America, through September 23, 2012. If you prefer a Season Pass for $66.99, you not only get unlimited visits to any Six Flags America, though September 23, 2012, you also receive $300 in park discounts, and free tickets for friends on select days.
Splashdown Waterpark – Manassas, VA
Wildly Wet, Fabulous Fun is waiting for you and your family at Splash Down Waterpark, Northern Virginia’s largest waterpark. Splash Down features 5 different water areas along with all of your favorite summer foods at the Coney Island Café, Paradise Pizza and Sweets N Treats. They also boast: a 770 foot Lazy River; 4 slides, bubblers and fountains; Two fast Cannon Ball Slides; Two 4-Story Waterslides; Tropical Twister Waterslides; Lilly Pad and Log Walk; a Big Kahuna Beach with 250 tons of Sand; and much more!
Most hours in July and August are from 11:00 AM – 7PM. But, to see the full list, click here.
Prices
48 Inches & Above – $14.95
Under 48 Inches – $10.95
2 & Under – FREE
Seniors (60+) – $9.00
After 3PM (Mon – Fridays ONLY, not on Holidays) – $9.00
Military Discount – $2 Dollars off with ID
As you can see, they do offer a discount ($9.00 instead of $14.95), for those who go to the waterpark after 3 PM. That still means, at least 4 hours of swim time – and, crowds won’t be as thick!
Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole – Reston, VA
The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole offers more than an acre of slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables and interactive play features, circled by Rattlesnake River with a 2.5 mile per hour current that gently nudges tubes along. A bit of the old west is recreated here. Kids careen off covered wagons, float on rattlesnakes and dash through showers tipped from water-filled ore carts. The centerpiece is Pete’s Peak, a craggy mountain dotted with boarded up mine shafts and tunnels. Twin gang slides – Big Pete and Little Pete – jut from the mountain, giving youngsters a thrill ride they’ll love.
Hours for July are from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, everyday but Wednesdays (on Wednesdays, they will be open from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM for general admission; Season Pass Holders enjoy admission from 5-8PM). Hours vary for August, to see the times, click here.
DAILY ADMISSION:
- $13.50 – Over 48″ tall
- $11.25 – Under 48″ tall
- 2 years old and under – FREE
- $8.25 – After 5 pm Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Print this coupon for $2 off your admission on weekdays – it is not valid on weekends, holidays, or with other discounts, season passes, group rates, or after 5 PM rate. Up to four people per coupon and only one coupon per admission.
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