Forget the beach, who would want to lie around on sand when you can get wet and wild at some of these water parks. A list of resources that will give you all the information you could need on the worlds water parks.
Comment: Enjoy a full day of wild and wet family fun at Wild Waters USA. Soak up the sun on their beach or keep cool in the shade of their giant oaks and palms. Ride the surf in their 450,000 gallon wave pool. Check out the other attractions including The Tornado, Hurricane, Twin Twister and more.
Comment: At the Big Surf Waterpark in Missouri you'll find a wave pool, trips down the space bowl, rapids and flumes, or a float down the lazy river.There's also a Tropical Splash Island for babies, an activity pool for bigger kids, gardens and lots of food and drinks.
Comment: Schlitterbahn in Texas has been voted America's Best Waterpark and the Master Blaster America's Best Waterpark Ride three years in a row. The Park includes the Surfenburg section with sinnovations ranging from the Boogie Bahn bodyboarding ride to the world's first uphill water coasters.
Comment: Raging Waters, the Bay Area's largest water theme park, offers family recreation on the grounds of Lake Cunningham Regional Park in San Jose. There are water slides, thrill rides and attractions designed for every member of the family including an interactive family play structure and pint-sized attractions for the little ones.