United States New York The Best Water Parks in New York State By Arthur Levine Arthur Levine Facebook Twitter Arthur is a travel writer with more than 25 years of experience. He has been covering theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, and attractions for TripSavvy since 2002. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 07/13/21 Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Fact checked by Erin Medlicott LinkedIn Twitter New York University Rutgers University Erin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned a TripSavvy's fact-checking Six Flags New York is a big state with a lot of people, many of whom get hot and sweaty in the summer and seek relief at water parks. Fortunately, the state has plenty of places to cool down. Some of them are attached to amusement parks and theme parks, while others are standalone attractions. But water slides and lazy rivers are no longer the exclusive province of summertime fun. Indoor water parks offer year-round, climate-controlled getaways. New York has some indoor water parks to discover as well. Before we get to the listings, you may want to explore New York’s theme parks. Or perhaps you are considering travel to nearby states and want to check out water parks in New Jersey or water parks in Pennsylvania (where you could find some major indoor water park resorts in the Pocono Mountains). New York water parks are arranged alphabetically. 01 of 14 Cascades at Greek Peak: Cortland Indoor Water Park Greek Peak The medium-sized water park is part of Hope Lake Lodge Resort and Greek Peak. Highlights include water slides, an indoor/outdoor whirlpool spa, and an interactive play structure with a tipping bucket. In the winter, Greek Peak also offers downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snow tubing and snow boarding. 02 of 14 Enchanted Forest Water Safari: Old Forge Outdoor Water Park Enchanted Forest Water Safari Enchanted Forest Water Safari is a large seasonal, outdoor water park that includes the Cascade Falls family raft ride, the Killermanjaro speed slide, and the Tidal Wave Pool. The park also offers "dry" amusement rides including a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a Tilt-A-Whirl. "Enchanted" attractions include Storybook Lane and other activities for young children. For 2021, Enchanted Forest Water Safari welcomed three new attractions. Killermanjaro’s Revenge is a 207-foot-long speed slide with a trapdoor launch chamber. Serengeti Stampede is a four-lane, mat racing slide. And Mamba Strike is an enclosed body slide that includes a horizontal loop and a launch chamber. 03 of 14 Hurricane Harbor: Darien Center Outdoor Water Park Darien Lake This large water park is included in admission to Six Flags Darien Lake amusement park. Highlights include Brain Drain, a 300-foot-long water slide that sends passenger into a 360-degree sideways loop, the Big Kahuna family raft ride, and Tornado, a funnel ride. For 2021, Six Flags will likely debut Wahoo Wave, a 60-foot-tall water slide. Passengers will navigate a 30-foot drop and then careen up and down a 30-foot wall. The ride was supposed to open in 2020, but the park never opened due to the pandemic. 04 of 14 Hurricane Harbor: Queensbury Outdoor Water Park Six Flags In addition to the indoor water park, Six Flags Great Escape Lodge (see below), The Great Escape also offers a large outdoor water park that is included in admission to the amusement park. Features include Capt'n Hook's Adventure River, the huge Black Cobra enclosed tube slides, and the Lumberjack Splash Wave Pool. Because Darien Lake and The Great Escape are Six Flags properties, their water parks are both branded “Hurricane Harbor.” Continue to 5 of 14 below. 05 of 14 Roseland Waterpark: Canandaigua Outdoor Water Park Roseland Roseland is a good-sized water park. Highlights include The Cliff, a 65-foot-tall speed slide, and Mammoth, a family raft ride. Other attractions include beach volleyball, boat rentals, and the Water War Zone water ballon fight. 06 of 14 Seabreeze: Rochester Outdoor Water Park Seabreeze Amusement Park Primarily a traditional amusement park, Seabreeze also offers a medium-sized water park that is included in admission. Highlights include Helix, a bowl ride, Soak Zone, an interactive water play structure, and Hydro Racer, s mat-racing water slide complex. 07 of 14 SplashDown Beach: Fishkill Outdoor Water Park SplashDown Beach SplashDown Beach is a good-sized standalone water park. Highlights include Arctic Mammoth, a family raft ride, the Humunga Half-Pipe, and the large Monster Wave Pool. 08 of 14 Splash World: Grand Island Outdoor Water Park Martin's Fantasy Island Part of Niagara Amusement Park, Splash World used to be known as Martin’s Fantasy Island until it closed in 2020. New owners reopened it in 2021 asnd renamed it. The medium-sized, outdoor water park, located near Niagara Falls and Buffalo, includes The Cannon Bowl bowl ride and Dragster Drench, a multi-lane mat racing slide. Continue to 9 of 14 below. 09 of 14 Splish Splash: Riverhead, Long Island Outdoor Water Park Splish Splash One of the country's most acclaimed and largest water parks, Splish Splash offers all kinds of ways to get wet. Highlights include the bowl ride, Dragon's Den, as well as speed slides and a funnel ride. 10 of 14 Six Flags Great Escape Lodge: Queensbury Indoor Water Park Six Flags Located next to The Great Escape amusement park (which is open during the warmer months), the indoor Six Flags Great Escape Lodge remains open year round. It is comparatively small for an indoor park. But it offers a surprising number of attractions including a FlowRider wave simulator for body surfing and Avalanche, a family raft ride. 11 of 14 The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark: Monticello Indoor Water Park The Kartrite Resort Billed as the largest indoor water park in New York, The Kartrite offers plenty of attractions, including Nor’easter, a raft ride that soars up a half-funnel, a FlowRider surfing ride, the Empire Bay lazy river, and Kartrite Island, a huge interactive water play center with a dump bucket. The Kartrite resort also includes a spa, restaurants, function rooms, and a hotel featuring suites. 12 of 14 Thunder Island: Fulton Outdoor Water Park A medium-sized park, Thunder Island’s attractions include tube slides, kiddie slides, and a mini lazy river. The water park is part of a family entertainment center, which also offers go-karts, mini-golf, zip-lining, and an arcade. Continue to 13 of 14 below. 13 of 14 Willson's Waves: Mount Vernon Outdoor Water Park Westchester County A small, municipal park, Wilson’s Waves features a wave pool, two water slides, and an interactive water play structure with fountains, sprayers, and other ways to get wet. The adjacent Willson’s Woods Park offers a large pool and bathhouse. 14 of 14 Zoom Flume: East Durham Outdoor Water Park Zoom Flume Located in the Catskills, Zoom Flume is a good-sized, seasonal water park. Features include the enclosed Black Vortex tube slide, the Canyon Plunge speed slide, the Grand Prix Splashway mat-racing slide, the Typhoon Twister bowl slide, and the Wild River family raft ride. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email