Water Parks in Mississippi

There is nothing better for relief from the blazing Mississippi sun than a trip to one of the state's many water parks. With the scorching temperatures of summer, a visit a water park in Mississippi should help bring relief from the heat. Water parks in Mississippi have an array of attractions and offer guests plenty of opportunities to have fun and make lasting memories.

Geyser Falls Water Theme Park is located at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, MS. Geyser Falls is situated on 23 acres and features many fun venues like Pipes Peak - four double-tube slides venturing upwards of 4 stories. Mt. Everwet has three six-story slides with varying speeds. Geyser Falls website, www.geyserfalls.com, has details of operating hours and pricing.

Pep's Point, located off of Highway 49 North in Hattiesburg, MS has a swimming area, paddle boats, and three slides of varying speeds. This spring-fed water park is open from the second week in May to the second week in September. Pep's Point is open seven days a week.

Further north on Highway 49 is the town of Collins, MS and the home of the Grand Paradise Water Park. This water park features plenty of slides including the Twister and Pipeline. There is also a Lazy River for those wanting to take it easy. For pricing and directions, check out their website at www.grandparadisewaterpark.com.

Located in Gulfport, MS, Gulf Islands Water Park sits on 18 acres near Highway 90. Gulf Islands features many attractions like Deer Island Express-a tube slide complex that passengers travel 357 feet in one tube and experience that fastest splashdown in the park. Take it easy on the Lazy Pearl- a slow flowing river that visits every park attraction. Pricing and more are found on their website, www.gulfislandswaterpark.com.

Rapids on the Reservoir, located in Jackson, MS, has plenty attractions including the Oceans of Fun wave pool and Pirates Cove kids pool. Rapids features many slides including Raging Rapids-boasting a a height of 60 feet gives visitors the best view of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Bonsai slide is a fast, straight slide that can take your breathe away. Pricing and hours of operation can be found at www.rapidswaterpark.net.

The Pat Harrison Waterway District has a family of 9 water parks located in the southern part of Mississippi. These water parks have various attractions like camping, swimming, and hiking. Some water parks do have water slides. For more detials like hours or operation and directions, visit the Pat Harrison Waterway website at www.waterparkin.com.

Water parks in Mississippi are a fun way for the whole family to enjoy an outing in the summertime.