PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Taking a splash down a water slide is one of the most exciting activities in the summer. Alongside the plethora of swimming pools in Maryland, there are also a selection of thrilling water parks that you can visit for a day of fun in the sun. Grab your floaties and towels as you explore five expansive water parks that you won’t want to miss in 2026!
Bohrer Park Water Park
While it’s a small-scale water park compared to the other locations on this list, Bohrer Park Water Park is one of the best swimming pools to visit in Gaithersburg if you’re seeking slides and other water attractions to enjoy in the warmer months of the year.
Bohrer Park will reopen on May 23, and the admission price is determined by where you live, starting at $7 if you live in the city. If you’re located in or around Montgomery County, then Bohrer Park offers one of the most affordable water parks among the options in Maryland.
Address: 512 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Jolly Roger Amusement Park is one of Ocean City’s most popular attractions. While many visitors arrive for the dry rides, there are also plenty of water slides and spots to swim throughout Jolly Roger’s Splash Mountain Water Park, which will reopen in the summer of 2026.
There’s something for everyone at Splash Mountain, with more than a dozen water slides, a lazy river and kiddie pools for children. Day passes for the pool range from $20 to $50 based on the size of the visitor, which is comparable to the cost of other activities in Ocean City.
Address: 2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Frontier Town Adventure Park
Frontier Town Adventure Park is one of the best locales for amusements on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and it even comes equipped with its very own water park. Set to open between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2026, Frontier Town features water cannons, geysers, slides and a plethora of food options for your family to snack on during your visit.
Children under 4 feet tall can enter the water park for $29.95, while tickets for older visitors usually cost $34.95. Get ready to ride because The Rattler — Frontier Town’s 500-foot water slide — awaits in Berlin, Maryland, this summer!
Address: 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville is a gigantic indoor water park filled with slides like the Mountain Edge Raceway, the Otter Run and the Rapid Racer. If you don’t like slides, then the hot tubs and swimming pools offer a relaxing day of fun for the average swimmer.
If you want to plan a family trip that’s close to home, then Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect option. Visitors who book a room at this lodge will gain free access to the water park’s many attractions during their stay, offering days’ worth of fun for people of all ages.
Address: 1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD 21903
Chesapeake Beach Water Park (Currently Closed)
Chesapeake Beach Water Park is currently undergoing major renovations and won’t be open until 2027. New slides and improvements to the pool are set to be introduced, which will turn Chesapeake Beach into the prime water park location in the Southern Maryland region.
It’s hard to wait for fun, but in this case, the renovations will likely be worth the wait. Click here to learn more about Chesapeake Beach Water Park and its ongoing renovations.
Address: 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Looking for More Options?
The number of full-scale water parks in Maryland is limited, but there are plenty of fantastic swimming pools throughout the state, and many even include slides!
Click here to learn about the best swimming pools in Southern Maryland and where they’re located.
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Chesapeake beach water park open in 2027??? Try 2037
The water park is closed and the rec should close as well. It’s alot that goes on at the rec.