RESORT WATER PARKS Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Scottsdale Slide into summer at Phoenix-area resort water parks and pool attractions. 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 water park. Thankfully, plenty of resorts offer their own collection of cooling water features, pools and rides, all conveniently on property. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix is ideal for family getaways, with residential-style suites and the on-site Oasis water park. Spend the day exploring this 7-acre water complex, complete with winding slides, a giant wave pool, a spray deck for the kids and the area’s only side-by-side active river. At Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak , bring the family to the on-site River Ranch Water Park to cool off in sparkling pools, whoosh down the 130-foot waterslide and let all your cares fade away with a drift down the half-mile lazy river. Reserve one of the cabanas for a private, shaded retreat close to all the water action. 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 adults-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, enjoy the year-round 84-degree Great Wolf Lodge Water Park in Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, where the whole family can take part in an array of aquatic adventures, from obstacle courses to water slides, all under one roof. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix 48 VISITARIZONA.COM TOP TO BOTTOM: GREAT WOLF LODGE; VISIT PHOENIX
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