Summer is finally here, and with it, the need for family fun that can help beat the heat. If you live in or near the Boston area, you are in luck. Some of the best water parks in New England can be found via a short road trip from Boston thanks to its central location. Here is our list of the top five water parks that will help to ensure your family has plenty of summer fun.

Water Wizz

If this water park looks familiar to you it’s probably because its location has been part of two major films, “Grown Ups” and “The Way Way Back.” This East Wareham, MA park has everything you and your family could want, from a family pool that features many activities for various age groups to “Devil’s Peak,” which is perfect for the thrill seeker in the family.

Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags New England

Located in Agawam, MA, this water park has something to offer for everyone. Along with having one of the largest wave pools you can find in the country, Hurricane Harbor also multi-passenger rafting for those looking for a little adventure.

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Castaway Island at Canobie Lake Park

A water park isn’t much fun if it only offers a single water activity. Thankfully, that is not the case with Castaway Island located in Salem, NH. With nine water slides, water cannons, and many other ways to get wet, Castaway Island has something for everyone.

Water Country

Situated in Portsmouth, NH, Water Country is another great water park that offers plenty of ways for staying cool in the summer heat. They feature a river ride that will lead you to caves, waterfalls, and fountains. Additionally, for the adventurous types, hit Thunder Falls for some whitewater fun.

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Yawgoo Valley Water Park

This ski area creates summer fun by switching from ski activities to water activities. This park, located in Exeter, RI has pools, fun water slides, and food/drinks at their Tiki Bar. One of the great features of Yawgoo Valley Water Park is that it is large enough to offer plenty of fun activities but small enough that you can sit and watch your children while having a cocktail.

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