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GREAT WAVES WATERPARK

(4.9 Score)
4001 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, VA 22304 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓Water Slides ✓Speed Slide ✓Splash Zone ✓Interactive Splash Pad ✓Wading ✓Wave Pool and Rental Cabanas ✓Kids Climb ✓Slides ✓Lake Cook ✓Bounce In Paradise Play Area ✓Swim Lessons ✓Cabanas Rental and Batting Cages ✓Mini Golf ✓Waterslides and Pools

"Great Waves Waterpark has attractions featuring waterslides, pools, mini-golf, and batting cages. The waterpark is located in Cameron Run Regional Park. Bring the family for a full day of vacation adventures at Great Waves Waterpark. Thrill-seekers love their speed slides and waterslides, while little ones play in their interactive splash pad and wading pool. Take the adventure further and body surf in the 17,500 square foot wave pool, or watch the kids climb, push, and bounce in their paradise play area. Great Waves Waterpark provides comfy shaded areas where you can order meals and take a well-deserved break. Their daily rates are always reasonable, or you can buy an annual waterpark pass to visit all five NOVA Parks waterparks all summer long.

2026 Highlights: Great Waves Waterpark offers swimming lessons for children, starting with very young beginners up to children who are 5 years old. People can usually sign up (register) for these classes at the beginning of the waterpark season. Registration starts just before the waterpark opens for the season on Memorial Day Weekend."

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Price:

Government Group Admission $10.00
Non-Government Group Admission $13.75
Non-Jurisdiction Group Admission $14.50
Group Kids Meal $8
Cabanas
Weekdays $65
Weekends $80
North Shore Cabana $150
Cowabunga Cove Cabana $100
Tiki Hut Cabana $100
Individual (Forty-Eight Inches Or More Height) $17.50
Individual (Forty-Eight Inches Or More Height) $18.50
Individual (Less Than Forty-Eight Inches Height) $14.00
Individual (Less Than Forty-Eight Inches Height) $15.00
Ages Six & Over $14.00
Ages Six & Over $15.00
After Four Pm (Weekdays Only) $11.50
After Four Pm (Weekdays Only) $12.25
Play All Day Pass $25.00
Play All Day Pass $15.00

Discount:

Get 5% off on food, beverage and retail

Get 15% off climbs at Climb Upton in Arlington

Contact:

(703) 960-0767

Mon-Thu: 11am - 6pm
Fri-Sun: 11am - 7pm

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PIRATE'S COVE WATERPARK

(4.9 Score)
6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton,
Alexandria, VA 22079 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓Water Slides and Spraying Palm Trees ✓Dumping Bucket ✓A Large Pool for Splashing Around and Swimming and Spacious Tot Pool With A Clam Shell Slide and Mini Golf

"Pirate's Cove Waterpark is the largest pirate-themed waterpark featuring a big pool, slides, squirters, a man-made beach, and a picnic area. The park is located in Pohick Bay Regional Park, just 14 miles from Alexandria. They have a 300-gallon dumping bucket with a complete structure. The entire family can have a wonderful time in the park with different attractions for all ages. At Pirate's Cove Waterpark, while enjoying the aquatic facilities, you can feel secure knowing that you are closely monitored by licensed aquatics staff. Safety is golden; that is the mantra of their staff, who take their jobs seriously and hold the protection of you and your family in the highest regard. Pirate's Cove Waterpark's team of guards is ready to assist if you need assistance while swimming. Enjoy your day at Pirate's Cove Waterpark. The park is located just 18 minutes from the city of Alexandria.

2026 Highlights: Pirate's Cove Waterpark also offers aquatic classes, groups, private, & semi-private. The park offers Free parking."

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Price:

Weekdays (Non-Holidays)
Individual (Forty-Two Inches Or More Height) $12
Individual (Less Than Forty-Two Inches Height) $9.50
Registered Pohick Bay Camper $5
Weekends & Holidays
Individual (Forty-Two Inches Or More Height) $16
Individual (Less Than Forty-Two Inches Height) $12
Ages Sixty & Over $12
Registered Pohick Bay Camper $5
Group Rates
Scheduled Groups $8.75
Parks & Recreation Departments (Member Jurisdictions) $6.50
Non-Jurisdiction Scheduled Groups $9.50
Ages Sixty & Over $9.50
After 4 Pm (Weekdays Only) $7
Registered Pohick Bay Camper $5
Weekdays (Non-Holidays)
Birthday Party Package $540
Pirate'S Cove Picnic Area (Weekdays) $8.50
Pirate'S Cove Picnic Area (Weekendsholidays) $11

Discount:

Get $1 off souvenir sports mugs

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Contact:

(703) 339-6102

Mon-Thu: 11am - 6pm
Fri-Sun: 11am - 7pm

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SPLASHDOWN WATERPARK

(4.8 Score)
7500 Ben Lomond Park Road, Manassas,
Alexandria, VA 20109 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

✓Activity Pool ✓Two Cannonball ✓Tropical Twister Slides ✓Lily Pad ✓Log Walks ✓Lazy River ✓Lap Pool ✓Interactive Children's Water Area ✓Big Kahuna Beach With Real Sand and Lots Of Pavilions ✓Swimming Pool ✓Party Services and Cabana Rental ✓Snack Bars ✓Lagoon ✓Leisure Pool

"SplashDown Waterpark is a fantastic waterpark located in Manassas, Virginia. Their park features a lazy river, lap pool, two four-story water slides, an interactive children's water area, an activity pool, two cannonball slides, and more. If you have young ones, visit their zero-depth children's area where bubblers bubble up some fun, and gentle fountains give way to giggles. Go and grab a tube and ease on down their lazy river. Your little one can glide down any of their four pint-sized water slides made just for them. SplashDown Waterpark is located just 30 miles from the city of Alexandria.

2026 Highlights: SplashDown Waterpark has been providing attractions and games for 30 years."

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Price:

2026 Splashdown Season Pass
First Household Member $135
Each Additional Household Member $65
Locker Rental $3
General Admission
Over 48
Weekdays (T-F) $19
Weekends & Holidays $20
Under 48
Weekdays (T-F) $15
Weekends & Holidays $15.50
Group (20+) & Rental Rate
Weekdays (T-F) $15
Seniors (60 Yrs+)
Weekdays (T-F) $15
Weekends & Holidays $15.50

Discount:

50% off applies to the second admission

Contact:

(703) 792-8200

Tue-Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Mon: Closed

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GREAT WAVES WATERPARK REVIEWS

My first experience was taking the participants from my organization. The youth I took and my staff enjoyed it so much! The wave pool I want to say goes up to 8 or 10 feet deep. If your not a strong swimmer make sure to have a floatation device. The kiddy pool is huge! They have their own slide and play area with tons of space. They have 5 slides, 3 with twists and turns and 2 others with straight shots...my daughter loves racing down on that one. Food was decent...Dip and Dots is a hit there! Lots of chairs to relax.

It's nice for kids . And family pizza was great. I did have one issues the lady at front who sees who is bringing food inside the pools. She looks a little grumpy, and i told her her that that wasn't the way to talk to the customer that i was able to comply without a problem . Had to take my Gatorade and chips back to the car . When i came back from dropping my chips and juice from the car, she was more nice after i told her talk to customer more nice.

I had a great time with my baby. We went on labor day and surprisingly it wasn’t super rowdy. I highly recommend Good Service.

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PIRATE'S COVE WATERPARK REVIEWS

This Waterpark is Awesome, and was so worth the 45 min drive from MD! It’s clean, the lifeguards are trained well and are often conducting drills while you swim so they’re prepared. I paid 42 dollars for a family of 4 so the price is about 10 bucks pp. The food at the hut was reasonably priced as well and decent! Typical nuggets, fries, burgers Sodas, ice cream dots. My kids had a great time and so did I. We went today Fri 7/15 during the day around noon not overly crowded, but what you’d expect for summer youth camps visiting. I totally recommend this low key yet fun atmosphere. I will visit a few times more during the weekdays! Keep up the great work.

Great customer service and amazing time I don't have to worry much about the kiddos swimming because the water is shallow! Alot to do and cool funnel cakes, Dippin dots, burgers fries and hot dogs!! Affordable.

I had such a fun time here a few days ago! I love this water park, it was my first time coming here. The staff is also friendly and helpful. The food is very good and the prices are very low unlike other water park/amusement parks such as this one. I definitely recommend coming here.

SPLASHDOWN WATERPARK REVIEWS

BROOO!!!! unbelievable. The park was fun or whatever yeah... But omg I've never in my life came across lifeguards so amazing. These ppl are extremely dedicated to your safety. I could drop a 3-year-old off by himself and I wouldn't worry about that kid one bit. (I would never do that and hope y'all wouldn't either). You guys should have a Google page just for your guards. Impressive and then some. To me there's no other option, my family is 1000% safe and out of all the other places I've visited, these guys made every single one of them look like.

Was here celebrating my granddaughter 5th birthday. We had a really good time. The lazy river was my favorite. Pools and slides for each age group. The food was delicious and reasonable price! I will definitely visit again.

LOVED the lazy river and the water slides!!! Lifeguards are top tier! YOU will NOT drown. They are on it! Quite impressed to be honest.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GREAT WAVES WATERPARK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.5K: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PIRATE'S COVE WATERPARK Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Location Proximity: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.7K: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SPLASHDOWN WATERPARK Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Experience: 9
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.4K: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Website Standard: 10