FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO - JUNE 14: Visitors at Water World cool off from temperatures in the high 90s on June 14, 2021 in Federal Heights, Colorado. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the water park was closed last summer. The park is now open to guest with no restrictions and has two new attractions for visitor to ride. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

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Water World

Denver


Bust out the nacho cheese, sunscreen and water wings at this popular water park that has giant wave pools, plenty of slides and a handful of theme rides. Discounts on admission offered after 1:45pm.


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