What could be more fun on a hot summer day than a waterpark? Maryland offers travelers wet and wild fun at four epic waterparks. Chesapeake Beach Water Park, Splash Mountain Water Park, and Frontier Town Water Park all sit across the street from the ocean, providing splashes with a view. Hurricane Harbor water park is part of Six Flags where the adventure never ends at the combination amusement park and water park. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, these four Maryland water parks are sure to energize and enthrall every member of the family.
Sun Outdoors Frontier Town
Sun Outdoors Frontier Town is a family-friendly campground with more amenities than one could imagine, including their own water park.
The water park features a lazy river, epic water slides, a kids’ activity pool with a stagecoach-style water slide, two water flumes, pool, and poolside grill and bar. Situated along Sinepuxent Bay a mere five miles from Ocean City, the campground also has an 18-hole mini-golf course, High Ropes Adventure Park, Western Theme Park, and 600 campsites. Campers have free access Frontier Town water park during peak season. The campground is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. There is a daily water park fee for non-campers age four and older.
8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Maryland, Phone: 800-228-5590
Sun Outdoors Frontier Town is a 3 hour day trip from Baltimore.
Six Flags America
Six Flags America is a heart-stopping amusement park franchise for thrill seekers with parks across the country. Located about 45 minutes south of Baltimore, Maryland, in Woodmore, Six Flags includes Hurricane Harbor water park. Guests can expect an array of activities from lazy rivers to speed slides. There are 15 water park rides accommodating guests from toddlers to adults. Little ones will love Splashwater Falls with over 100 water features in an interactive play area. Bamboo Chutes, Buccaneer Beach, and Calypso Cannonballs are also just their speed. For everyone else, there are tons of thrilling water slides, including a four-story half-pipe where guests can speed slide to 23 miles-per-hour. Hurricane Bay wave pool and Wahoo River are also favorites.
13710 Central Avenue, Woodmore, MD, Phone: 301-249-1500
Six Flags America is just an hour from Baltimore (36.2 mi via I-97 S and Crain Hwy.
Jolly Roger Splash Mountain
Jolly Roger Splash Mountain – even the name sounds fun! Splash Mountain is a water park inside Jolly Roger Park that also includes race tracks, rides, and mini-golf. Jolly Roger is located in Ocean City, Maryland, across Coastal Highway from the bay. This 17-acre waterpark has three kiddie pools, a lazy river, 17 water slides, a family pool, and the ‘Rain Forest.’ Water slides include a half-pipe slide called Stealth that’s 45 feet tall. Master Blaster is a water roller coaster. Aqualoop is another water ride for thrill seekers. Splash Mountain has lounge decks and chairs, cabanas, bath houses with lockers, and concession stands. Life jackets are complimentary and come in all sizes.
2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, Phone: 410-289-477
City of Gaithersburg Water Park at Bohrer Park
Located within the 57-acre Bohrer Park, the City of Gaithersburg Water Park at Bohrer Park is a valuable community resource. The park is only open to residents of Gaithersburg and Aquatic Members on weekends and holidays, while Montgomery County residents are allowed to join in the fun on weekdays. Families come to have fun on the slides and in the pools, and swimming lessons are available for all ages. Young visitors can enjoy the splash pad while parents soak up some sun on the lawn areas. After visiting the water park families can enjoy a round of mini-golf – Putt and Pool passes are available to all residents.
31 S. Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, 301 258 6300
Francis Scott Key Family Resort
Providing a recreational facility for all ages, the Francis Scott Key Family Resort includes indoor and outdoor pools where the whole family can have fun for most of the year. The Shipwreck Cove outdoor pool is open to the public from Memorial Day to Mid September and includes a Snack Shack, pool bar and dingy-themed hot tub. On cooler days you can enjoy the Caribbean Key heated indoor pool area, which has a retractable roof to let in the sun. In addition to water activities you can also have fun at the FREE Peg Leg Putt Putt course. On site accommodation is available if you want to stay overnight.
12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842, 410 213 0088
