{"id":4831,"date":"2018-10-22T22:51:57","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T22:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2019-12-02T16:51:37","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T16:51:37","slug":"white-water-in-atlanta-georgia-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/10\/22\/white-water-in-atlanta-georgia-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"White Water in Atlanta, Georgia with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

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White Water in Atlanta, Georgia*<\/h3>\n

We love to visit White Water in Atlanta in the summertime. It’s a really fun place to cool off on those hot days. They have playgrounds and splashpads for the smaller kids and easy-going rides with large rafts that families can ride together. There are also thrill rides for older kids and adults.<\/p>\n

*This waterpark is actually located in the outskirts of Atlanta in a town called Marietta.<\/p>\n

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Playgrounds and Splashpads<\/h3>\n

The great thing about the playgrounds and splashpads at White Water is that they are located near the entrance of the park. Little ones don’t have to walk to the back of the park to get to this play area.<\/p>\n

There is also plenty of seating here. We only save a seat or two since we spend most of the day playing. The seats are used when we want a snack or drink and to hold our towels, sunscreen,\u00a0and extra clothes.<\/p>\n

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Skull Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The kids love Skull Island and they usually spend a lot of time here. It is a fun, interactive playground with bridges and water cannons. There is a huge bucket at the top of the playground and when it fills up, the water dumps out on the people below. They love it!<\/p>\n

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Captain’s Kids Cove<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Above: The view of the playground when you first enter the park<\/p>\n

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Above: The view from Skull Island<\/p>\n

Captain’s Kids Cove is basically a shallow pool with a playground in the middle of it. There are water cannons, water pipes, and slides that the kids will enjoy. This area also has two short, wide slides that enter into this pool. It’s a nice way for younger ones to enjoy slides that are kid-sized.<\/p>\n

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Buccaneer Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My two kiddos loved this area when they were little! There is a splashpad with a pirate ship and several slides. This area has lots of seating and shaded areas which was perfect for letting the kids take a nap when they got tired.<\/p>\n

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Lazy River<\/h3>\n

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The Lazy River is my FAVE (well, after Dragon’s Tail). I’m usually so exhausted just getting everyone to<\/em> the park, I just want to relax when I get there. The lazy river has lots of floaties available, but sometimes the river is too crowded and we don’t get one. Either way, the lazy river is a lot of (relaxing) fun!<\/p>\n

The water in the Lazy River is so COLD and can be a shock at 10 a.m., but it is wonderful during the hottest time of the day.<\/p>\n

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Atlanta Ocean Wave Pool<\/h3>\n

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Above: This is a side view of the wave pool. You can also see the Runaway River in the background. Look at how tall it is!<\/p>\n

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The Atlanta Ocean Wave Pool is a lot of fun. During the calm time, you can just float around and swim. Then you hear the horn blast. That means the waves are starting! It’s a lot of fun jumping the waves\u00a0(that’s what I call it) like we do at the ocean. I also like to be lazy and stay in my floatie and let the waves push me around. This is a great way to cool off and chill when everyone gets a little tired.<\/p>\n

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Lily Pad Crossing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kids love pretending to be frogs at the Lily Pad Crossing. It’s harder than it looks! There is a net that drapes across the water and lily pad trail to help the kiddos get across.\u00a0This is a challenging activity and the kids love it!<\/p>\n

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