Water Parks
Water World alone would put Denver on the national water-park map; the metro adds pirate-ship family parks and serious municipal aquatic centers on top of it. Summer season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekday mornings beat every line.
8 places, best first
Ranked by Google rating weighted for review volume. Every page carries live photos, reviews, hours, and the drive time from Centennial Airport.
Downtown Aquarium
Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.
19.1
mi from KAPA
02
Water World
Amusement park with acres of attractions, including dozens of water rides & pools; open summer only.
27.1
mi from KAPA
03
Elitch Gardens
Amusement park with roller coasters among other thrill rides, plus arcade games & shows.
18.9
mi from KAPA
04
Centennial Center Park
11-acre city park with a kids' water playground, nature areas & an amphitheater.
2.4
mi from KAPA
05
Lakeside Amusement Park
Circa-1908 fun park that's a time warp to the past with wooden roller coasters, funnel cakes & more.
22.6
mi from KAPA
06
The Trails Recreation Center
Centennial water park rated 4.5 stars by 1,287 Google reviewers.
5
mi from KAPA
07
Bay Aquatic Park
Small, local recreation facility offering water slides & fall plus a concession stand in summer.
33.4
mi from KAPA
08
Englewood Recreation Center
Englewood water park rated 4.4 stars by 576 Google reviewers.
11.9
mi from KAPA