Resort Waterparks Slide into summer at Phoenix-area resort waterparks and pool attractions. PHOENIX & CENTRAL ARIZONA ARIZONA GRAND RESORT & SPA Oasis Water Park at Arizona Grand Resort Phoenix As the temperature rises in the Valley of the Sun, there’s no better way to cool off and create super-soaked memories than by submerging yourself in the thrill of a waterpark. Grab a day pass to the Oasis Water Park at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix for a tropical oasis amidst the desert, complete with winding slides, a giant wave pool, Wild Cat Springs for the kids and the area’s only side-by-side active river. For those craving a bit of poolside luxury, the AquaRidge WaterPark at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa provides a shaded retreat with cabana and daybed options amid its pristine pools and adult-only island. And on Friday nights during the summer, don’t miss AquaNights, when water slides will be open late and the lazy river will be activated with after-dark lighting. For some indoor family fun, head to the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park in Scottsdale, where the whole family can take part in an array of aquatic adventures under one roof. In 2025, make a splash at the upcoming Mattel Adventure Park by VAI Resort in Glendale, where thrilling water attractions will soon captivate adventurers of all ages year-round. AbsolutelyScottsdale.com WILD the desert is 47