Winters are long here in the Pine Tree State, and once the frost thaws and sun comes out, it can only mean one thing: time to hit the waterparks in Maine! Once the sun comes out and the temps creep up, you’ll find us Mainers ready to rock and roll at one of the state’s many amazing waterparks. From lazy rivers to epic water slides, amusement park attractions to cool wave pools, you’ll find it all — and more — at these five epic waterparks in Maine.
- Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach
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Palace Playland Amusement Park / Facebook While not entirely a water park, Palace Playland is a Maine institution. Located in Old Orchard Beach, the park covers four acres right next to the beach. In fact, it’s the only park in New England located right on the beach. Rides, including the Galaxi Coaster and Cascade Falls, officially open on Memorial Day Weekend, and is something Mainers look forward to all year. Classic rides, beautiful beach scenery, and an epic waterpark? What more could you ever want? Palace Playland, 1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064, USA
- Seacoast Adventure, Windham
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Seacoast Adventure / TripAdvisor
Seacoast Adventure / Facebook You may know Seacoast Adventure as a place to enjoy dry rides and winter tubing, but as of last summer they’ve entered the water world! In addition to a Great Apes Adventure Park and a variety of other dry activities, little ones will enjoy “Shipwreck Cove.” While the majority of the park is open now, Shipwreck Cove will open sometime in mid-June. This is a total underrated attraction in the summer that’s fun for the whole family! Seacoast Adventure, 930 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062, USA
- Aquaboggan Water Park, Saco
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Kim Morin Hauschild / Facebook A nostalgic favorite in the Pine Tree State, Aquabogganhas been entertaining Maine families young and old for over 35 years. Grab a tube and zip across the Stealth 5 if you’re adventurous, or stay closer to ground in the Giant Wave Pool. Either way, everyone in the family will find something to enjoy. Aquaboggan Water Park, 980 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA
- Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco
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Sharons1959 / TripAdvisor Funtown Spashtown has been a Southern Maine institution (in one form or another) since 1967, and over 50 years later, it’s still the coolest waterpark in the state! The park gives visitors the best of both worlds. Funtown Ridepark offers dry family-friendly rides, kiddie rides and thrill rides. These include the awesome Excalibur Wooden Rollercoaster and the Sock It To ‘Em Bumper Cars. Splashtown Water Park is a must-visit for hot, summer days. From family friendly areas like Pirates Paradise AquaPlay to the thrilling Poseiden’s Plunge, everyone will find something to do here. If you’re looking for good, old-fashioned family fun in Maine, this is it! Funtown Splashtown USA, 774 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA
- Wild Acadia Fun Park, Trenton (Bar Harbor Area)
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Wild Acadia Camping Resort/ Facebook
Jeanine C. / TripAdvisor In addition to water slides, Wild Acadia Camping Resort boasts an aerial adventure park, go-karts, mini-golf, a climbing wall and more. The park is eastern Maine’s only water slide option. It’s a great option when in the Acadia National Park area if the family is looking for something structured and contained, but still fun and exciting. Looking for more fun in Acadia? Check out these family-friendly hikes and hit the trails! Wild Acadia Camping Resort, 233 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605, USA
Have you been to any of the parks on this list? What are your favorite waterparks in Maine to visit when temps heat up? We want to hear from you: give us your tips for having the best visit on our Only in Maine Facebook page!
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Palace Playland / TripAdvisor
Palace Playland Amusement Park / Facebook
While not entirely a water park, Palace Playland is a Maine institution. Located in Old Orchard Beach, the park covers four acres right next to the beach. In fact, it’s the only park in New England located right on the beach. Rides, including the Galaxi Coaster and Cascade Falls, officially open on Memorial Day Weekend, and is something Mainers look forward to all year. Classic rides, beautiful beach scenery, and an epic waterpark? What more could you ever want?
Palace Playland, 1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064, USA
Seacoast Adventure / Facebook
Seacoast Adventure / TripAdvisor
You may know Seacoast Adventure as a place to enjoy dry rides and winter tubing, but as of last summer they’ve entered the water world! In addition to a Great Apes Adventure Park and a variety of other dry activities, little ones will enjoy “Shipwreck Cove.” While the majority of the park is open now, Shipwreck Cove will open sometime in mid-June. This is a total underrated attraction in the summer that’s fun for the whole family!
Seacoast Adventure, 930 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062, USA
antastic / TripAdvisor
Kim Morin Hauschild / Facebook
A nostalgic favorite in the Pine Tree State, Aquabogganhas been entertaining Maine families young and old for over 35 years. Grab a tube and zip across the Stealth 5 if you’re adventurous, or stay closer to ground in the Giant Wave Pool. Either way, everyone in the family will find something to enjoy.
Aquaboggan Water Park, 980 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA
SharonS1959 / TripAdvisor
Funtown Splashtown USA / Facebook
Sharons1959 / TripAdvisor
Funtown Spashtown has been a Southern Maine institution (in one form or another) since 1967, and over 50 years later, it’s still the coolest waterpark in the state! The park gives visitors the best of both worlds. Funtown Ridepark offers dry family-friendly rides, kiddie rides and thrill rides. These include the awesome Excalibur Wooden Rollercoaster and the Sock It To ‘Em Bumper Cars. Splashtown Water Park is a must-visit for hot, summer days. From family friendly areas like Pirates Paradise AquaPlay to the thrilling Poseiden’s Plunge, everyone will find something to do here. If you’re looking for good, old-fashioned family fun in Maine, this is it!
Funtown Splashtown USA, 774 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA
Wild Acadia Camping Resort/ Facebook
Jeanine C. / TripAdvisor
In addition to water slides, Wild Acadia Camping Resort boasts an aerial adventure park, go-karts, mini-golf, a climbing wall and more. The park is eastern Maine’s only water slide option. It’s a great option when in the Acadia National Park area if the family is looking for something structured and contained, but still fun and exciting. Looking for more fun in Acadia? Check out these family-friendly hikes and hit the trails!
Wild Acadia Camping Resort, 233 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605, USA
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Waterparks in Maine May 29, 2022 Sarah M. What are some other kid-friendly summer activities in Maine? As the above list of best waterparks in Maine can attest, the Pine Tree State was basically made for family fun! From beach trips to hiking adventures, there’s no better place in America to have fun with those you love. And, of course, friends are included in this group of people we love. Throughout the year, it’s easy to find activities to enjoy but we’re always on the lookout for those we haven’t tried yet. This one, a high-flying (but totally kid-friendly!) adventure park opens for the season each spring and we always look forward to it. Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park in Kittery, Maine, is so large and impressive that it can be seen right from the road. So, there’s a good chance you’ve already see it and wondered just what it was. Definitely stop next time you’re driving by… it’s one of the best family-friendly day trip adventuress in Maine. The park offers a huge adventure course with more than 65 activities including catwalks, lots of things that swing, and more than a dozen cargo nets, so everyone in your party is sure to have a good time. What are some fun things to do during the summer in Maine? The lazy days of summer are here and we couldn’t be more excited. Beach trips are high on our list of activities, but in a place like Maine there are so many other options! We’ve been planning hikes that end in crystal clear beaches, water slide waterfalls, and fun walks in our own neighborhood. But, one of our favorite ways to enjoy a lazy summer day is by heading to the many rivers for tubing in Maine. If you’re looking to shake up the classic Maine waterpark experience, grab a tube and plan a float out on one of our state’s myriad lazy rivers. Some of our favorites family-friendly options include the Stroudwater River, Presumpscot River, Royal River, Saco River, Crooked River, and Ogunquit River.
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Waterparks in Maine
May 29, 2022
Sarah M.
What are some other kid-friendly summer activities in Maine? As the above list of best waterparks in Maine can attest, the Pine Tree State was basically made for family fun! From beach trips to hiking adventures, there’s no better place in America to have fun with those you love. And, of course, friends are included in this group of people we love. Throughout the year, it’s easy to find activities to enjoy but we’re always on the lookout for those we haven’t tried yet. This one, a high-flying (but totally kid-friendly!) adventure park opens for the season each spring and we always look forward to it. Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park in Kittery, Maine, is so large and impressive that it can be seen right from the road. So, there’s a good chance you’ve already see it and wondered just what it was. Definitely stop next time you’re driving by… it’s one of the best family-friendly day trip adventuress in Maine. The park offers a huge adventure course with more than 65 activities including catwalks, lots of things that swing, and more than a dozen cargo nets, so everyone in your party is sure to have a good time. What are some fun things to do during the summer in Maine? The lazy days of summer are here and we couldn’t be more excited. Beach trips are high on our list of activities, but in a place like Maine there are so many other options! We’ve been planning hikes that end in crystal clear beaches, water slide waterfalls, and fun walks in our own neighborhood. But, one of our favorite ways to enjoy a lazy summer day is by heading to the many rivers for tubing in Maine. If you’re looking to shake up the classic Maine waterpark experience, grab a tube and plan a float out on one of our state’s myriad lazy rivers. Some of our favorites family-friendly options include the Stroudwater River, Presumpscot River, Royal River, Saco River, Crooked River, and Ogunquit River.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
As the above list of best waterparks in Maine can attest, the Pine Tree State was basically made for family fun! From beach trips to hiking adventures, there’s no better place in America to have fun with those you love. And, of course, friends are included in this group of people we love. Throughout the year, it’s easy to find activities to enjoy but we’re always on the lookout for those we haven’t tried yet. This one, a high-flying (but totally kid-friendly!) adventure park opens for the season each spring and we always look forward to it. Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park in Kittery, Maine, is so large and impressive that it can be seen right from the road. So, there’s a good chance you’ve already see it and wondered just what it was. Definitely stop next time you’re driving by… it’s one of the best family-friendly day trip adventuress in Maine. The park offers a huge adventure course with more than 65 activities including catwalks, lots of things that swing, and more than a dozen cargo nets, so everyone in your party is sure to have a good time.
What are some fun things to do during the summer in Maine?
The lazy days of summer are here and we couldn’t be more excited. Beach trips are high on our list of activities, but in a place like Maine there are so many other options! We’ve been planning hikes that end in crystal clear beaches, water slide waterfalls, and fun walks in our own neighborhood. But, one of our favorite ways to enjoy a lazy summer day is by heading to the many rivers for tubing in Maine. If you’re looking to shake up the classic Maine waterpark experience, grab a tube and plan a float out on one of our state’s myriad lazy rivers. Some of our favorites family-friendly options include the Stroudwater River, Presumpscot River, Royal River, Saco River, Crooked River, and Ogunquit River.
