Temperature rising? No worries. Just add water!
Situated along both the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers, Prince William, VA offers a wide variety of recreational water activities for everyone to enjoy. Looking to cool off poolside, float along a lazy river, run amuck through splash pads or paddle through open waters? You’ll find all these and more in DC’s Countryside.
WATERPARKS
1) Splashdown Waterpark – 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr. Manassas, VA (703) 792-8200
Zoom down one of the four-story-tall slides on Pipeline Tower , prepare for launch down the Cannonball Slide or challenge a friend to a race down the Twister Slides. Prefer to relax while soaking up the sun? Splashdown Waterpark has a 770-foot-long Lazy River for unwinding. Bubblers, fountains and a wading area are perfect for young visitors. Enjoy a variety of food from the onsite eateries at one of the picnic pavilions. Splashdown Waterpark has something for everyone.
2) Waterworks Waterpark – Andrew Leitch Park, 5301 Dale Blvd. Woodbridge, VA (703) 792-8415
Have fun in the sun all day at Waterworks Waterpark! Blast down the Enclosed Speed Slide , twist and turn your way through the Circular Open Slide or test out your balancing skills on the 3 J ungle Walk Features. The new Children’s Play Structure and Splash Pad are sure to keep the fun going for the little one. Enjoy a yummy snack from the Snack Bar beneath the shaded pavilion. Thousands of laughs and tons of memories are sure to be made at Waterworks Waterpark.
OUTDOOR POOLS
1) Veterans Park – Pool & Waterslide – 14300 Veterans Dr. Woodbridge, VA (703) 792-8794
The 50-meter outdoor pool at Veterans Park features 2 two-story slides, graduated entry with water features for the little ones, a bathhouse and concessions nearby.
2) Hammil Mill Pool – 1721 Carter Ln. Woodbridge, VA (703) 491-1074
Fun water features and various small water slides can keep little ones entertained for hours at Hammil Mill Pool.
3) Birchdale Pool – 14730 Birchdale Ave Dale City, VA (703) 670-5178
Birchdale pool features a full-service concessions area, a diving board and a gated baby pool for little swimmers.
4) Graham Park Pool – 3511 Graham Park Rd. Triangle, VA (703) 221-7550
Graham Park is a charming outdoor pool featuring zero-depth entry, water spray and dumping water bucket features.
SPLASH PADS
1) The Interactive Splash Fountain at Virginia Gateway – 7524 Iron Bar Lane Gainesville, VA
Virginia Gateway’s interactive splash fountain is open 10 am – 10 pm daily. Check their Facebook page for special events & closure notifications.
2) The Splash Pad at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center – 14900 Potomac Town Place Woodbridge, VA
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center’s splash pad is open 10 am – 10 pm daily. Check their Facebook page for special events & closure notifications.
WATER ADVENTURES
Kayak along the Occoquan River, fish off the sandy shores of Leesylvania State Park or learn to sail on the Potomac. Prince William’s waterfront playground provides a variety of recreational activities for you to explore.
WATER EVENTS
Fish Seining on the Potomac @Leesylvania State Park – June 29, 2019 – July 27, 2019
Watch a park ranger catch different kinds of fish using one of the oldest primitive fishing methods. Come for a chance to learn…
Pond Play! at Leesylvania State Park – July 6, 2019 – July 27, 2019
Frogs, turtles, and fish, oh my! Explore the animals that live in our pond. A ranger will use nets to catch animals…
Canoe Tour @Leesylvania – June 30, 2019 – August 11, 2019
Our canoe tours are designed to help those that are new to canoeing to learn the basics of paddling…
Occoquan Sunset Paddling Tour @ Penguin Paddling – July 7, 2019 – September 1, 2019
Occoquan Sunset Penguin Paddling Tour This guided trip is approximately two hours in duration…
NEABSCO CREEK PADDLE TOUR @ Penguin Paddling – June 30, 2019 – September 22, 2019
Our Neabsco tour is a gem. Wildlife is abundant. Eagles, beavers, herons and all sorts of waterfowl can be seen on this tour…
Kids Fishing Tournament at Leesylvania State Park – July 6, 2019 – September 7, 2019
Join our kids fishing tournament and see what you can catch. Ages 2-15 are welcome…
Potomac River Blockade Tour @ Leesylvania State Park & Prince William Historic Preservation – September 21, 2019 – October 19, 2019
Sponsored by the Prince William Historic Preservation. Cruise along the Potomac River shoreline and view sites…
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