Summertime is for relaxing, catching rays, and just being lazy, which – fortunately – is all encompassed within a lazy river. Perfect for floating around and keeping cool, a lazy river is arguably the best way to spend a summer day! With so many lazy rivers around Colorado, you may be wondering which is the best to visit. The next time you feel like catching rays and being lazy, consider heading to this gigantic Colorado lazy river:

Located in the Denver suburb of Federal Heights is Water World: one of the biggest and best water parks in the country!
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Opened in 1979, Water World was originally home to Colorado's only two water slides, but now houses a whopping 49 different attractions, including, you guessed it...
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...A lazy river that seems to go on forever.
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Created in 1986, the lazy river at Water World winds through the park, curving around tranquil waterfalls and several small rock walls, which will make you think you left the Mile High City for a tropical vacation.
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In addition to the regular lazy river, you will also find a smaller version just for kids!
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If you crave more thrills during your visit, Water World's 67 acres also offer a huge selection of water slides, thrill rides, wave pools, and more.
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For more information on Water World and all of their exciting attractions, please visit their website.
Water World is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (weather pending) from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Admission to Water World is $41.99 for heights 48″ and above and $36.99 for heights 40″ to 47″. Those 40" and under are FREE!

Address: 8801 North Pecos Street, Federal Heights, CO, 80260

What is your favorite thing to do at Water World? Is it the lazy river or something else? Let us know in the comments! For even more summertime fun, check out These 11 Waterparks In Colorado Are Pure Bliss For Anyone Who Goes There.

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