Water parks in Idaho are the answer to the infamous kid statement, "I'm bored." The whole family can visit an Idaho water park and be lazy, active or anything in between--but never bored. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Idaho water parks.
Roaring Springs
You can start your day on a fast-paced 350 ft. aquatic drag race or hit the
where you can relax and just watch the action around you. You can meander the Endless River or go airborne on the Double Trouble Drop Slide.
offers water entertainment at every thrill level.
Enter The Vortex
The first of its kind in Idaho, the
is a four story "zoomin' flume" that whirls into a high velocity vortex before the final water plunge. This is a two-person bowl ride and it is the newest in slide design and technology, according to park staff.
Other Attractions
The
is a four-person raft and is like an Olympic bobsled on water.
, the newest addition to the park, is a 50-foot high slide that drops quickly three times before the inevitable big splash. The
is a twisty-turning kiddie tube slide.
Food Options
Fresh squeezed lemonade is a popular refreshment at the park and there is a variety of foods to choose from, like sandwiches and Mexican food. No outside food is allowed at the park, but you may eat a picnic meal in an area just outside the park.
Safety Record
Our research revealed no notable news reports of accidents or safety issues at Roaring Springs water park.
Address: 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian, ID 83642Phone: 877-420-7529Hours: General hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in the summer; check the park website calendar for special event hours and days.Price: General full-day admission (48 inches and taller), $27.99; children (shorter than 48 inches) and seniors (55 and older), $22.99.
Boulder Beach Water Park
This water and theme park is a gem out in the woods. The Avalanche Mountain raft ride is big enough to hold a family and the three speed slides on Velocity Peak should satisfy thrill seekers. The younger set will enjoy Toddler Springs and interactive water toys designed just for them.
Raft With The Family
New for the 2011 season is a family raft ride called Ricochet Rapids. A raft slides down a 40-foot hill, goes into a 30 -foot valley and drops into a 20-foot diameter enclosed tube. Guests ricochet up and down and around the sides of the tube, before the final plunge.
Slide Away
The park has three speed slides on Velocity Peak and four serpentine tube slides in an area called Rumble Falls. Two wave pools and a Lazy River are the perfect spot for the non-thrill seeker who just wants to beat the heat.
Snack Stands
Food choices at the park include a barbecue stand and a Wok In The Park Chinese restaurant. Elephant ears are a popular treat and there are the usual choices of corn dogs and burgers as well. No outside food is allowed in the park, but guests can use tables at the RV park next door.
Safety Record
While there have been no notable reports of accidents at the water park,
, located on the same grounds, had a roller coaster malfunction in 2009. Passengers were left stranded briefly on the ride but no injuries were reported.
Address: 27843 N. Highway 95, Athol, ID 83801Phone: 208-683-3400Hours: The park is generally open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from June to Labor Day and some weekends during May and September. Price: General admission, which includes both parks, $41.99; children (ages 3 to 7) and seniors (65 and older), $21.99.
Other Noteworthy Parks Near Idaho
What's your favorite water park in Idaho?
Check out more WATER PARKS.
Support HuffPost
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.
Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.
