One Of Oregon's Coolest Aqua Parks, Wings And Waves Waterpark Is A Thrilling Adventure
Sarah McCosham
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When you need to cool off in Oregon, you have lots of options. You can plan a trip to the beach or a visit to a local swimming hole. And if you’re looking for a good, old-fashioned waterpark experience, you’ll find that in Oregon, too! Over in McMinnville, Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark is an indoor, aviation-themed park that’s irresistibly fun. One of Oregon’s coolest aqua parks, a day at Wings and Waves will totally make you feel like a kid again! Part of the Evergreen Air & Space Museum complex, we bet you’ve never seen an Oregon water park like this before.
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Visit Evergreen Wings And Waves Waterpark‘s website to plan your trip to this superlative indoor waterpark in Oregon.
Prefer to make a splash outdoors? This natural swimming hole at Hood River Waterfront Park is a local favorite!
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What Are The Best Waterparks In Oregon?
Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark is the biggest and most famous waterpark in Oregon, but don't miss these summer adventures!
- North Clackmas Indoor Aquatic Center is an indoor family waterpark featuring six swimming pools, three watersides, and a wave pool. It even has a rock climbing wall! Because it's indoors, it is open throughout the year and the water is constantly heated to a cozy 86 degrees. That makes this a perfect place to warm up during the winter - or cool off during the hot summer months!
- Splash! At Lively Park is another popular indoor aquatic center, and this one is perfect for thrill-seekers. The big blue building houses several massive waterslides, and the water is a consistent 92 degrees. No worries about cold pools here, even in the morning! While thrills and splashes are the focus here, this waterpark also features swim lessons for the youngest visitors, so they can join in the fun.
- Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa is located on the Warm Springs Reservation, and this getaway is located high in the mountains around two hours away from Portland. This is an outdoor waterpark, ideal for visits during nice weather, and thrill-seekers will want to come for the massive swirling slide at the center of it all. But the pool doesn't close during the winter - this is a hot mineral pool, and is usually around 90 degrees Fahrenheit and cooled during the summer.
What Are The Best Things To Do In McMinnville, Oregon?
If you're in town for some wet-and-wild fun, make sure not to leave without taking in some of the town's other attractions!
- Smooth Rapids Outfitters is a kayaking outfitter that is ideal when you want to take a float trip on Barren Fork. This out-of-the-way river is a beautiful retreat that most kayakers have never heard of. Smooth Rapids both offers equipment rentals if you're ready for a solo trip, and organized trips for those who want to learn about kayaking in a group setting.
- Alf's Ice Cream and Burgers is definitely the wackiest place to eat in McMinnville. This fast-food drive in has a lot of quirky decor, as well as delicious burgers and desserts. It's most famous, though, for having an in-house pet monkey! The owner rescues abandoned primates and gives them a good, if unconventional, place to call home.