1. Introduction to Water Parks in Arkansas
Magic Springs is the major amusement park in Arkansas, featuring the nearby Crystal Falls water park. In addition, the state boasts various water parks with unique attractions and family entertainment options. Below is a comprehensive list of water parks and amusement centers in Arkansas, presented alphabetically.
Alma Aquatic Center: Alma
The Alma Aquatic Center is a small municipal water park offering eight water slides, a diverse water play area, and three pools, including one equipped with diving boards.
Clarksville Aquatic Center: Clarksville
This municipal facility includes a small outdoor water park and an indoor pool. The outdoor area features an interactive water play center, a lazy river, and additional aquatic attractions.
Crenshaw Springs Water Park: White Hall
This small outdoor water park offers several attractions, such as the Diamondback Dive speed slide, the Cottonmouth Curse body slide, and the lazy river known as Crenshaw Creek. Additionally, there are options for younger children, including a climbing wall and a pool with diving boards.
Fast Lane Entertainment: Lowell
Fast Lane Entertainment serves as an indoor family entertainment center, featuring bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, a small roller coaster, and an arcade, among various attractions.
Funland Amusement Park: North Little Rock
Managed by the local parks and recreation division, this small amusement park provides kiddie rides, including a train, carousel, mini roller coaster, and a Ferris wheel, along with special rates for groups and events.
FunTrackers Family Park: Hot Springs
FunTrackers Family Park provides a wide range of family-friendly entertainment options, including go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, and an arcade.
Holiday Springs Water Park: Texarkana
This outdoor water park is notable for attractions like the Ozark Cliff Hanger looping slide with a unique trap-door launch capsule, various speed slides, a wave pool, and an interactive water play section.
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls: Hot Springs
This extensive amusement park is Arkansas’ largest, featuring major roller coasters, including the Arkansas Twister, X-Coaster, and The Gauntlet. Various thrill rides, family attractions, and special events are also part of the park’s offerings.
Crystal Falls, the associated water park, includes attractions such as the Boogie Blast FLowRider and several thrilling water slides. Families can enjoy a wave pool, lazy river, and other fun activities for kids.
Parrot Island Waterpark: Fort Smith
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This good-sized outdoor water park features Attractions like Pineapple Plunge, various body slides, a lazy river, and designated areas for children. Parrot Island Waterpark is also part of Ben Geren Park, which offers additional recreational activities.
Rogers Aquatics Center: Rogers
The Rogers Aquatics Center, operated by the city, offers water slides, a lazy river, play areas, and a picnic area, making it a delightful spot for families.
Splash Zone Water Park: Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation manages this small outdoor water park, featuring water slides, a pool, and dedicated play areas for children.
Wild River Country: North Little Rock
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Wild River Country is a spacious outdoor water park featuring thrilling attractions including Aqualoop slides, speed slides, a family raft ride, and an assortment of other water-based activities.
Dogpatch USA and Heritage USA
While Dogpatch USA is now closed, it was a popular theme park that operated from 1968 until 1993. Plans are in development to restore the park and rename it Heritage USA.
For further details, please visit Dogpatch’s fan page for historical insights and information about its former attractions.
