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Hit the Big Waves

by Jon on June 13th, 2007

If you want to escape the heat of summer, check out Cameron Run Regional Park for some fun in the water.

Great Waves Water Park has a 475,000-gallon, zero to 8-foot deep wave pool generating waves up to 4 feet, a four-story 3-flume waterslide, a kid’s water playground and lap swimming lanes. There is also a sun deck, bathhouse,float rentals and snack bar.

Crowds are heavy on weekends, so try to plan your visit on weekdays.

Playpool Great Waves Slide

There is also an 18-hole miniature golf course, or you can hit the baseball batting cages for just a $1.00 for 16 balls.

Days and Hours

  • Great Waves - Through June 17, Fridays 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., weekends 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (closed Mondays - Thursdays). June 28 - Labor Day, daily 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Miniature golf and batting cages - through Labor Day - Monday - Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10:00 to 10:00

Entrance FeesGreat Waves Water Park

  • Great Waves
    - Weekdays - under 48″ in height - $10.25, over 48″ in height - $12.75, Seniors $6.00. After 4:00 p.m. on Weekdays, $6.25, Kids under 2 - Free
    - Weekends and Holidays - under 48″ in height - $11.00, over 48″ in height - $13.00, Seniors $7.00, Kids under 2 - Free
  • Miniature Golf - $5.50 for adults, $1.00 less for Seniors and kids under 13.

NOTE: Kids must be at least 48 inches tall to use the waterslides.

Cameron Run Regional Park
Great Waves Water Park, Miniature Golf and Batting Cages
4001 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA

Nearest Metro subway station - Franconia - Blue line, then the #7 DASH bus, or Huntington Station, Yellow line, then the #2 DASH bus.

Photos: Courtesy of Great Waves Water Park
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