Hot Bay Area Waterparks To Stay Cool

Wondering how to keep cool and have fun? As summer heats up, take the plunge at these great water parks. Dive in, stay cool, and have fun.

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CaliBunga Waterpark

Opens Saturday, July 4, 2024

Formerly Raging Waters, Northern California's largest waterpark is BACK with 23-acres of family fun and over a million gallons of water attractions.

CaliBunga Waterpark

4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara

South Bay Shores

4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara

Opens Saturday, May 25, 2024

Take a break from the thrills at California's Great America & splash into South Bay Shores waterpark! The best place to start a summer in the Bay Area!

4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara

1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord

Opens May 18 & 19, 2024

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord has exciting water rides, slides, a relaxing lazy river, & a wave pool. Family friendly & thrilling experiences.

1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord

40500 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont

Aqua Adventure Waterpark

40500 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont

Opens Saturday, May 25, 2024

This waterpark is owned by The City of Fremont Park & Recreation and is perfect for families 12 and under. There are large slides, lazy river, and a smaller pool for toddlers as well as a spray pad area. This is the only Bay Area park that heats the water.

40500 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont

4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

Antioch Water Park

4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

Opening Day May 25, 2024

Seasonal city water park with pools, slides & waterfalls, plus a floating bridge, amid big rocks.

4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin

The Wave

Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin

Opening Day May 25, 2024

The Wave features state-of-the-art water treatment, and our lifeguards and slide attendants are Red Cross-certified to ensure safe, clean fun for everyone.

Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Water Oasis at Gilroy Gardens

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Opens May 11

The Expansion features bigger slides for bigger kids—and more super splashy fun for everyone (including moms and dads)! You can zoom down twisty water slides, get drenched under a giant tipping bucket, and have a blast (literally) playing with 90 water jets and play features.

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

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