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Remember how you felt the first time you dove off
the high-dive? Or the first time you opened your
eyes under water? Summer is the time for your kids
to make those memories. Here’s our guide for the
best places in Atlanta to get wet and make memories.
If you’re looking to make a day
out of your water fun, these Atlanta attractions are
sure to cure your craving. Many of them are like
taking a mini-vacation.
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The Beach at Clayton County International Park
2300 Hwy. 138 SE, Jonesboro.
770-473-5425.
www.beachccip.com
Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Adults, $9; Children, $7; Under 2, free.
Parking is $2.
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Who knew you could enjoy the beach just
south of Atlanta? In Clayton County you can.
There are four water slides, lakes to fish
in, an adventure kiddie pool, a water
trampoline and an indoor pool. The park also
has hiking and biking trails, as well as
picnic areas for a full day of outdoor fun.
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Lake Lanier Beach and Water Park
7000 Holiday Rd., Lake Lanier Islands.
770-932-7200.
www.lakelanierislands.com
Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Adults, $26.99; Sat.,Sun,
$29.99; Children, $16.99; Under 2, free.
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Featuring Georgia’s largest wave pool, a
sandy white beach and the famous "FunDunker"
with 101 ways to get wet, what’s not to
love? The thrill seekers in your family will
love the "Intimidator," the "Twister" and
the "Triple Threat," and your little ones
will enjoy the "Kiddie Lagoon" and the
"Wiggle Waves."
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Robin Lake Beach, Callaway Gardens
Hwy. 18, Pine Mtn.
800-225-5292.
www.callawaygardens.com
Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Adults, $13; Children,
$6.50; Under 5, free.
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Callaway Gardens recently added the
"Iceberg Island Floating Water Playground"
to their already established beach area. It
is a 14-foot iceberg that lies above the
water. Kids 6 and older can climb it, play
on the trampolines, and enjoy the aqua
totters and slides for $5/hour/child.
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Skull Island at Six
Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Pkwy.,
Austell.
770-948-9290.
www.sixflags.com
Hours are the same as
regular park hours. Price is included with
admission. Adults, $49.99; Children 48" and
under, $29.99; Under 2, free.
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This is the world’s largest
interactive water structure located in a
theme park. It has six water slides, three
climbable towers that can soak passersby
with a variety of water blasters, sprayers,
fountains, jets, water wheels and pumps.
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Stone Mountain
Waterslide Complex
Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain on
Stonewall Jackson Dr next to the Golf Course
Clubhouse. 770-498-5690.
www.stonemountainpark.com
Open Daily 10
a.m.-6 p.m.
Min. height: 42".
All Attractions: Adults,
$22; Children, $18;
Water Park Admission Only: $6; Parking: $8.
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Take advantage of the beaches and four
waterslides at Stone Mountain Park. If
you’re looking to take it easy, simply hang
out by the lake. Either option gives you
great views of the famous granite exposure
and a guaranteed fun day for the family.
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Sun Valley Beach
5350 Holloman Rd., Powder
Springs.
770-943-5900.
www.sunvalleybeach.com
Open daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Adults, $16; Children, $14.
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Known as the largest pool in the
Southeast, everyone is bound to have fun
here. It has 10 waterslides, a dolphin
fountain, showering umbrella, a Lumber Jack
log roll, diving platforms, Tarzan swinging
ropes and a zip line. Sun Valley Beach also
offers a playground area, rental pavilions,
picnic areas, grills and a concession stand.
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White Water Park
250 Cobb Pkwy. N., Marietta.
770-948-9290.
www.whitewaterpark.com
Open daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Adults, $34.99; Children 48"
and under, $24.99.
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Come hang out at the biggest water park
in Georgia. Try the "Cliffhanger," one of
the world’s longest freefalls, or the
"Tornado," which has won several awards. If
you feel more like relaxing, take a spin
around the "Little Hooch." Whatever the
case, your family will love it here.
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There are many great aquatic centers and water
parks in Atlanta, but don’t forget about the pools
that are located right in your city.
Being a member at these pools will get you more
involved with your community, and will allow your
children to make new friends.
The Alpharetta City Pool, Dacula Pool and the
Roswell Area Park are wonderful places for families
to swim. To find a pool in your city, visit their parks and recreation website. Some
cities have gone above and beyond the call of duty
and created slides, play structures, lazy rivers and
more. With all these cool features they’re pretty
much mini water parks. Here’s a list to get you
started:
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Bogan Park Aquatic Center
2723 North Bogan Rd., Buford.
770-614-2063.
www.co.gwinnett.ga.us
Leisure Pool Hours: Weekday hours vary;
Sat. noon-6 p.m.;
Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Lap Pool Hours: Mon., Wed., 6 a.m.-9 a.m.;
Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Adults, $5; Children 4-10, $4; Under 3,
$2.
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This indoor aquatic center is ideal for a
rainy day. It features a competition pool,
interactive play structures, a lazy river
and a water slide. The zero depth leisure
pool is a great environment to help your
toddler feel comfortable with the water,
while older kids will enjoy getting one
another wet or participating in a friendly
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Collins Hill
Aquatic Center
2200 Collins Hill Rd., Lawrenceville.
770-237-5647.
Weekday hours vary; Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat. noon-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Adults, $5; Children 4-10, $4; Under 3,
$2.
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This indoor/outdoor center is
entertaining for kids of all ages. Everyone
will enjoy splashing around with the
interactive water features and squirt guns,
while the toddler pool and lazy river will
help mom and dad relax. |
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Mountain Park Aquatic Center
1063 Rock Bridge Rd., Stone Mountain
770-564-4650.
www.co.gwinnett.ga.us
Weekday hours vary; Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat. noon-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Adults, $5; Children 4-10, $4; Under 3,
$2.
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The Mountain Park Aquatic Center and
Activity Building in Stone Mountain offers a
lot to do for families. With an outdoor
pool, a warm water pool and lap pools
swimmers of all levels can find their niche.
Or you can relax on the lazy river and take
an exciting ride through the vortex for some
water fun your family is sure to enjoy. |
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Red Top Mountain
781 Red Top Mtn. Rd., Cartersville.
770-975-0055.
www.gastateparks.org
Open daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission is
free. Parking, $3.
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A sandy beach (open until dark) and
pavilions are available for a small fee.
Come and enjoy some time on a boat or just
hanging out in the sun. There are also
trails, fishing and a mini golf course at
the park. |
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Rhodes Jordan Aquatic Center
100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville.
770-822-5143.
www.gwinnettparks.com
Weekday hours vary; Fri. and Sat., noon-6
p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Adults, $5; Children 4-10, $4; Under 3,
$2. Opens Memorial Day.
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Enjoy the lazy river or get active by
exploring the Lily Pad Bridge and 21-foot
water slide. With these special features and
family swim in the leisure pool, this
aquatic center is sure to please the whole
family. |
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West Cobb Aquatic Center
3675 Macland Rd. Powder Springs.
770-222-6700
Mon.-Thurs., 2-4 p.m.; Fri., 3-9 p.m.;
Sat. and Sun., 2-5 p.m.
Adults, $3.18; Children, $2.12.
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Your entire family can enjoy the U-shaped
pool at this aquatic center. Take your
little ones to the shallow end while your
older kids enjoy the diving well, or engage
them all in a race in the lap area. |
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