Be Cool in Loudoun this Summer Waterpark and Pool Guide

Be Cool in Loudoun this Summer

Your Guide to Water Parks & Outdoor Water Features

Summer in Northern Virginia brings sun, heat, and fun opportunties to cool off. While a dip in the neighborhood pool may be your go-to option for relief from hot summer temps, if you’re looking to change up the scenery and add adventure, a visit to the area’s waterparks and splash pads may be exactly what you’re looking for. Not sure where to go? No need to worry because we’ve got you covered. Here’s our guide to Northern Virginia’s Waterparks and Waterpads for Summer 2021.

Waterparks

Atlantis Waterpark

Located at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia, Atlantis Waterpark features a 500 gallon dumping bucket, a 230-foot open slide, a 170-foot enclosed slide, a play island, sprayers, cannons, a baby pool, sand play area, and a large pool for swimming.

Atlantis Waterpark is following CDC guidelines for the health and safety of park employees and guests. For more information or to plan your visit, view https://www.novaparks.com/waterparks/atlantis-waterpark.

Atlantis Waterpark, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121, 703-631-0552, atlantiswaterpark@nvrpa.org

Volcano Island Waterpark

Volcano Island Waterpark is located within Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, Virginia. Park features a large play feature with tube slides, open slides, fountains, squirters, and platforms. The island is positioned in shallow water and features a small kiddie pool. Additionally, the splash pad includes water cannons, showers, sprinklers, buckets and more. If you’re up for more adventure after a trip to Volcano Islan, you can stop by the Volcano Island Mini Golf course, located next door to the waterpark.

Volcano Waterpark is following CDC guidelines for the health and safety of park employees and guests. For more information or to plan your visit, view https://www.novaparks.com/waterparks/volcano-island-waterpark

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Village at Leesburg Kids’ Play Area/ Pop-up Fountain

The Village Leesburg provides a Pop-Up Fountain and Bubble Spectacular! Guests are encouraged to obey all signage. Prior to your visit, check the website for COVID-19 restrictions and hours.

Village at Leesburg, Village Market Blvd. near Rita’s, 1602 Village Market Boulevard, Leesburg, VA 20175, https://www.villageatleesburg.com/

Franklin Park Pool

Located in western Loudoun County, Franklin Park Pool is located within a 203 acre outdoor recreational facility. A large swimming pool is accompanied by slides of varying sizes, water features, a splash pad play area and a spraying mushroom.

Guests can enjoy a visit to the pool, visit the nearby Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts, sand volleyball courts, a sportsplex and fields, tennis courts, picnicing, disc golf and more.

Franklin Park Pool, 17501 Franklin Park Dr, Purcellville, VA 20132, https://www.loudoun.gov/1568/Franklin-Park-Pool

Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center Pools

Conveniently located, this park features a giant water slide, children’s play area, hot tub, vortex, lazy river and free swim/play area. A 25-yard by 50-meter competition pool is also available.

Visitors can also challenge themselves to the climbing wall, visit the Frogmore Nature Center, hike trails, and visit the Lanesville Heritage area.

Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center Pools, 46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164, https://www.loudoun. gov/1259/Claude-Moore-Recreation-Community-Center

Volcano Island Waterpark, 20015 Volcano Island Drive, Sterling, VA 20165, 703-430-7683, volcanoislandwaterpark@nvrpa.org

The Watermine Family Swimmin’ Hole

Experience the excitement of the Old West’s Gold Rush with more than an acre of slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables, and water playground. Guests can relax on a float down the 725foot lazy river, slide off covered wagons or slides of various sizes and intensities at Pete’s Peak. Thrill-seekers can test their balance on the log walk obstacle course. Tenderfoot Pond, meanwhile, provides respite for guests with toddlers. Children can explore spray fountatins, bubblers, and a tot spray area.

The Watermine Family Swimmin’ Hole is following CDC guidelines for the health and safety of park employees and guests. For more information or to plan your visit, view https:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/watermine

The Watermine Family Swimmin’ Hole, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA, 22039, FCPA-Waterminereservations@fairfaxcounty. gov