<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The DC Traveler &#187; DC-Water-Parks</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/tag/dc-water-parks/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.thedctraveler.com</link> <description>A Washington DC insider&#039;s travel guide that&#039;s full of area information for both tourists and residents. 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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&#8217;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. 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 [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com">The DC Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to escape the heat of summer, check out Cameron Run Regional Park for some fun in the water.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nvrpa.org/greatwaves.html" title="Great Waves Water Park homepage">Great Waves Water Park</a> 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&#8217;s water playground and lap swimming lanes. There is also a sun deck, bathhouse,float rentals and snack bar.</p> <p>Crowds are heavy on weekends, so try to plan your visit on weekdays.</p> <p><img width="225" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/28/files/2007/05/playpool.jpg" alt="Playpool" height="150" /> <img width="225" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/28/files/2007/05/greatwavesslide-2.jpg" alt="Great Waves Slide" height="152" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Days and Hours</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Great Waves</strong> &#8211; Through June 17, Fridays 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., weekends 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (closed Mondays &#8211; Thursdays). June 28 &#8211; Labor Day, daily 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Miniature golf and batting cages</strong> &#8211; through Labor Day &#8211; Monday &#8211; Thursday &#8211; 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10:00 to 10:00</li> </ul> <p><strong>Entrance Fees<img align="right" width="268" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/28/files/2007/05/greatwaveswaterpark.jpg" alt="Great Waves Water Park" height="167" style="width: 268px; height: 167px" /></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Great Waves</strong><br /> - Weekdays &#8211; under 48&#8243; in height &#8211; $10.25, over 48&#8243; in height &#8211; $12.75, Seniors $6.00. After 4:00 p.m. on Weekdays, $6.25, Kids under 2 &#8211; Free<br /> - Weekends and Holidays &#8211; under 48&#8243; in height &#8211; $11.00, over 48&#8243; in height &#8211; $13.00, Seniors $7.00, Kids under 2 &#8211; Free</li> <li><strong>Miniature Golf</strong> &#8211; $5.50 for adults, $1.00 less for Seniors and kids under 13.</li> </ul> <p>NOTE: Kids must be at least 48 inches tall to use the waterslides.</p> <p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nvrpa.org/cameron.html" title="Cameron Run Park homepage">Cameron Run Regional Park</a></strong><br /> <strong>Great Waves Water Park, Miniature Golf and Batting Cages<br /> </strong>4001 Eisenhower Ave.<br /> Alexandria, VA</p> <p><strong>Nearest</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm" title="Washington DC - Metro Subway System Map link"><strong>Metro</strong></a> <strong>subway station -</strong> Franconia &#8211; Blue line, then the #7 DASH bus, or Huntington Station, Yellow line, then the #2 DASH bus.</p> <p>Photos: Courtesy of Great Waves Water Park<br /> ____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com">The DC Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedctraveler.com/2007/06/hit-the-big-waves/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
