For more ideas to do this summer with families, check out our Atlanta Summer Fun Guide, including cool ideas like Strawberry Picking in Atlanta and Summer Outdoor Movie Nights. 

Tackle the Tsunami Surge at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Photo courtesy of Six Flags  

Outdoor Water Parks in Atlanta

1. Six Flags White Water - Marietta

Opening every year in mid May, Six Flags White Water is the ultimate outdoor water park! This thrilling water park features more than 20 water attractions, including Caribbean Cove, an AquaPlay  kids-only playground, perfect for younger kids, that includes mini water slides, blasters, showers, and more. Python Plunge is great for older kids—a two-person water slide with swirling discs and thrilling drops. Beyond water slides, enjoy the Atlanta Ocean Wave Pool, Lilypad Crossing, Little Hooch Lazy River, Skull Island, and more. 

New in 2025: White Water added eight new cabanas near the wave pool, featuring premium amenities and service. 

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Austell

Guests visiting Six Flags Over Georgia in the summer months can take advantage of the water rides at Hurricane Harbor (accessible only through the theme park and included with Six Flags admission). We recommend hitting the roller coasters in the morning and then cooling off at Hurricane Harbor in the afternoon. Older kids and teens love the Tsunami, the first hybrid zero-gravity single slide that sends riders on drops, tube slides and a whirlpool bowl. Younger kids splash and slide at Paradise Island. Everyone has a blast in the Calypso Bay Wave Pool. 

2. Fins Up Waterpark at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands - Buford

At this lakeside waterpark, families feel like they're at an all-inclusive resort. Fins Up opens early May and features amazing attractions like heart-stopping water slides, a fun aqua playground, foam parties (!), a refreshing wave pool, an inflatable obstacle course on the lake, and the wildly popular Fin Dunker (affectionately knows as "the toilet bowl").  Step up the vacation vibe by renting cabanas, palapas or beach umbrellas.  

Adults may enjoy other attractions at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, like margarita brunch, and full moon cruises, as well as LandShark Landing, which features a beach bar, boat docks, fire pits, and more.

3. Buccaneer Cove at Malibu Norcross - Norcross

Malibu Norcross helps families cool off at Buccaneer Cove every summer! Opening the end of May, Buccaneer Cove is the ultimate outdoor water park with five levels of aquatic fun. This splash palace features water slides, spray loops and tunnels, water cannons, splash bucket, and more. In addition to all the watery fun, Malibu Norcross offers drier activities, like mini golf, go-karts, batting cages, and more!

4. RELATED: Spraygrounds and Splash Pads in Atlanta for Kids

 6. Terminus Wake Park - Cartersville

Take your water fun to the next level at Terminus Wake Park! The Aqua Park features a giant inflatable water playground that kids will LOVE running through. Families can book a 50-minute session which includes life jackets, and then bounce and slip on slides, trampolines, swings, balance beams, and more. Cable wakeboarding is also available — look online for details.

Splash Island Water Park - Valdosta

This one is about 3.5 hours from Atlanta but worth a visit if you're traveling south and want a pit stop or overnight in Valdosta. Part of Wild Adventures Theme Park, Splash Island is a 27-acre water playground with thrill slides, a huge wave pool and Ohana Bay for little ones. Admission includes access to both Wild Adventures and Splash Island. 

Aquatic Centers in Atlanta 

Mountain Park Aquatic Center - Stone Mountain

Gwinnett County welcomes hot Atlanta families to Mountain Park Aquatic Center every summer. This water park features both outdoor and indoor water features (as part of the activity building). Soak in the vitamin D at outdoor water attractions like the leisure pool with a zero-depth entry, two giant water slides, river channel, bubble bench, a water play structure, and more. 

Seven Springs Water Park - Powder Springs

This Cobb County-run outdoor water park opens in the summer to Powder Springs residents, as well as anyone in the Atlanta area looking for a cool respite. Seven Springs Water Park features an outdoor pool, water slides, a lazy river, and splash pad. Guests choose from two sessions: Session 1 is 12-3pm and Session 2 is 4-7pm. 

Cumming Aquatic Center - Cumming

The Outdoor Leisure Pool at the Cumming Aquatic Center features a zero-depth entry pool, lazy river, aqua play structure and a twisty slide. It opens early May on the weekends and then daily throughout the summer. Kids also love the concession stand with snacks, drinks and treats! 

The Oasis Water Park - Canton 

Located at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, The Oasis Water Park is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Families cool off with the fun water playground, two cool water slides,  a convenient beach entry, lazy river and more. The Oasis also boasts pool concessions, pavilions, Funbrella amenities, and cabana rentals.

West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center - Berkeley Lake

The outdoor pool at the West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center is a cool option for families in the Norcross/Peachtree Corners area. It has great features for little kids like a splash playground and a zero-entry pool plus options for big kids like two big twisty slides. 

Tips for Visiting Atlanta Water Parks

• Again, WEAR SUNSCREEN! And don't forget to reapply throughout the day.
• Wear water shoes to protect your feet in water features as well as hot walkways and sidewalks.
• Try not to bring valuable items. If it can't be avoided, rent a day locker to keep things safe and dry.
• Waterproof phone cases are a good idea if you want to capture action shots at the water park.
• Check the park's currency policy; some are cashless facilities.