Summer Waves- Jekyll Island’s Exhilarating Water Park

Summer Waves Water Park is one of the most family-friendly attractions in the Golden Isles. The park is known for it’s tranquil lazy river, riveting waterslides, and their bodacious wave pool. The water park, located on Jekyll Island, offers amazing views of the Jekyll River and is the ultimate place to cool off during the summer months.

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Attractions

Summer Waves Water Park has something for everyone whether you’re looking to just float down a lazy river or get your heart pumping on one of the exhilarating waterslides.

Shark Tooth Cove- This fun and interactive kids’ zone boasts a large shallow pool, super fun slides, and other water features your kids will love. Our favorite part about Shark Tooth Cove was the 360° seating, it made it easy to monitor the kids. The boys didn’t want to leave this area!

Splash Zone– The Splash Zone has a handful of giant water buckets that periodically tip to create a torrential downpour. There are also water guns where your kiddo can take aim and douse their peers.

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Frantic Atlantic- This was my favorite feature as a kid so I was really glad to see that it’s stood the test of time. The Frantic Atlantic is a 500,000 gallon wave pool that produces waves over 2-feet tall. Grab and inner tube and prepare to ride the waves!

Turtle Creek- I suppose I’ve always been an old lady at heart, but because I also always loved the lazy river growing up. 😂 The only thing missing from this 1/2 mile, slow-moving lazy river is a fruity cocktail.

Nature’s Revenge- This 40-feet tall duo of waterslides features several twists and turns that send riders into a spiral before dumping them out into a small pool. Smiley loved this ride (and it was my favorite, too!). Minimum height: 42 inches

Force 3- This 32-feet tall double inner-tube ride spirals around 350 feet of twists and curves. There are three different waterslides that are intertwined and will keep you entertained all day long! Minimum height: 48 inches

Pirate’s Passage- Man, I remember when this slide opened I was absolutely terrified of it. Okay…I should probably admit that I am still terrified of this damn thing. This double inner-tube slide launches riders down a five-story pitch black enclosed tube. It’s fast. It’s terrifying. It’s an absolute freaking blast. Minimum height: 48 inches

Man o’ War- The park unveiled a brand-spankin’ new slide in 2022 called Man o’ War. Four vibrantly colored slides are intertwined creating the ultimate waterslide experience! The ride features two tube slides and two full-body slides. Minimum heigh: 48 inches

Visiting Summer Waves Water Park

The waterpark is located at:

210 S Riverview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA

Summer Waves is typically open from 11 am to 6 pm, however, the hours do vary. Be sure to check out their official website while planning your trip.

Admission to the park is $25/person Monday-Thursday and $28/per person Fridays- Sundays and Holidays.

Children ages 3 and under are admitted for free but must have a swim diaper (available for purchase at the park).

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What is there to do Nearby?

Jekyll Island is part of a chain of islands known as the Golden Isles. This little corner of the Peach State is a haven for vacationers. There is an $8/vehicle access fee to enter Jekyll Island. The fee for oversized vehicles is $10. Some of our favorite things in the area include:

Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Fort Frederica