Have you been to all the big New York state waterparks? See top 10 list
Here are 10 water parks to check out across the state this summer.
Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park
Where: 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $35 online
More information: sixflags.com/darienlake
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Where: 4600 Culver Road, Irondequoit
Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $43.99 to $31.99; 2 & under are free
More information: seabreeze.com/
Roseland Waterpark
Where: 250 Eastern Blvd., Canandaigua
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $39.95 for regular admission to $29.95 for youth admission; 2 & under are free
More information: roselandwaterpark.com/
Six Flags Great Escape
Where: 89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $35 online
More information: sixflags.com/greatescape
SplashDown Beach
Where: 16 Old Route 9 West, Fishkill
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., typically; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $59 for adults to $54 for children and those 62 and older
More information: splashdownbeach.com/
Enchanted Forest Water Safari
Where: 3183 Route 28, Old Forge
Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. starting July 1
Cost: Ticket prices range from $44.99 for adults to $41.99 for children; 2 & under are free
More information: watersafari.com/
See the list: 7 natural swimming spots in NY worth the summer road trip
Zoom Flume Water Park
Where: 20 Shady Glen Road, East Durham
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $44.99 to $37.99; 2 & under are free
More information: zoomflume.com/
Splish Splash Water Park
Where: 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $74.99; 2 & under are free
More information: splishsplash.com/
What to know: How much does a typical day at Seabreeze cost?
Greek Peak Cascades Indoor Water Park
Where: 2000 NY-392, Cortland
Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 4-7 p.m.; Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $44; 23 months & under are free
More information: greekpeak.net/waterpark/
Splash Indoor Water Park Resort
Where: 92 East 1st St., Oswego
Hours: Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $20, depending on the day; 2 & under are free
More information: splashindoorwaterpark.com/
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
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