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    Fairview Aquatic Center

    5.0 (1 review)

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    OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark - Taco restaurant in house

    OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark

    3.2(112 reviews)
    78.9 mi

    Overall, our experience at OKANA wasn't bad. The resort was nice, and we were still able to enjoy…read moreour visit. My main issue was that the different ticket options for the indoor and outdoor water parks were confusing and not clearly explained. I didn't realize the indoor and outdoor areas required separate passes. When I explained the misunderstanding at the front desk, I was told they couldn't exchange our passes or apply what we had already paid toward indoor admission. We had a decent time overall, but clearer information about what each pass includes--and a little more flexibility when an honest misunderstanding occurs--would improve the guest experience.

    My friends and I drove 90 minutes to visit OKANA. Unfortunately, the ticket-buying process was…read moreconfusing. The indoor and outdoor waterpark tickets appeared under the same purchasing link, and we believed the $44.99 ticket allowed us to choose either the indoor or outdoor waterpark. We intended to choose the indoor park because that is where the lazy river is, and the temperature outside was nearly 100 degrees. When we arrived, however, we were told that our tickets were valid for the outdoor park only and that indoor access would cost $79.99 per person. Since we only planned to stay for 2 hours, paying nearly $80 each was unreasonable. We asked to speak with a manager but were told that managers do not speak with guests about these concerns and that we had to send an email. I emailed at 12:06 p.m. while we were still at the resort. By 7:42 p.m., I had received no response, despite being told that the managers were there and one would respond quickly. Once outside, we discovered that there was very little complimentary shade. The few regular umbrellas were already taken, while numerous shaded cabanas sat empty. There were also many tables with umbrella sticks but no umbrellas. According to the website, a cabana costs approximately $167 and must be reserved online. Had the admission price remained at the $29.99 rate we saw earlier, we might have considered renting one. However, after the outdoor ticket price increased to more than $40 per person, paying another $167 just to have relief from the sun felt excessive. The lounge chairs inside the adults-only sitting pool did not have umbrellas, so we were essentially baking in direct sunlight. I eventually became faint while walking to get water and felt as though I might pass out. We ultimately had to leave because it was simply too hot to remain outside safely. An employee confirmed that ticket prices change daily. Variable pricing may be part of OKANA's policy, but guests paying an increased price still receive the same outdoor experience: extreme heat, minimal complimentary shade, and no access to the indoor amenities unless they pay more. Watching 20+ cabanas remain empty while guests struggled to find shade made us feel that basic comfort and safety were secondary to generating additional revenue. There were positives. The drinks were really good, we enjoyed the swim-up bar before it became crowded, and the food was served hot, quickly, and tasted good. The staff members we interacted with were pleasant. Those positives are why I am giving two stars instead of one. Unfortunately, they did not make up for the confusing ticket information, insufficient complimentary shade during extreme heat, inability to speak with a manager, and lack of a timely response while we were still on the property. OKANA should consider a inside or outside ticket option especially on extreme heat days and make the difference between indoor and outdoor tickets unmistakably clear by having a separate link as it currently is confusing that you can not choose between indoor or outdoor, provide significantly more complimentary shaded seating, and have a manager available to address time-sensitive guest concerns on-site.

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    OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark - We thought we would get a pizza to go back to the room but it was all closed by 8pm.  Located upper level indoor park.

    We thought we would get a pizza to go back to the room but it was all closed by 8pm. Located upper level indoor park.

    OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
    OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark - Free craft for the kids while we waited for food to come out at Chido

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    Free craft for the kids while we waited for food to come out at Chido

    Six Flags - $30 for their main parking lot - SMH

    Six Flags

    2.2(59 reviews)
    74.5 mi

    Rude old lady who was managing the float rental shop at around 1:20pm 8/1/2027. She was rude to us…read morewhen we asked a simple question about the rentals and didn't seem to care about helping us at all. I understand it's first come first serve but you don't have to be a B word when you tell someone that. also the funnel cake line and service was a disaster

    I've driven by this most of my life when it was known as Whitewater Bay but it was a free entry…read moreticket from OBI after blood donation that finally got me inside. Went with my son and figured paying for an additional ticket wouldn't be bad. Bought his ticket online the day before which came out to $42.35. This was pricier than I'd expect but not certainly not terrible. Showed up to the park and was greeted by a mandatory $30 parking sign which increased cost to $72.35 before we even got inside. Price gouging at its finest - they have a single large State Fair style parking lot with no obvious need to charge for it. I'm a planner and trying to figure out what to expect for my visit beforehand was not easy. Both Yelp and Google were filled with negative reviews that left me with apprehension. I went through the Six Flags website for about 30 minutes which was hit and miss in terms of helpfulness. The most helpful thing ultimately was ultimately the park map(https://static.sixflags.com/website/files/wwb_park-map.pdf) which included minimum height requirements for each ride which gave me a rough idea which rides my son could do. For reference, he recently learned how to to swim and hadn't been to a water park of this magnitude before. Unhelpful things from the website were that several rides were listed as "closed for the season" which were open in actuality. I'm going to divide the rest of the review into brief sections to help address some of the things that I found out that were NOT clear beforehand from the existing reviews. Lockers - they are not available at the front entrance. As many reviews note, there is minimal interaction from the front staff. You scan your tickets, then go through a gift shop and afterwards are the lockers. You sign in and pay through an automated separate system for lockers. I did NOT get a locker because I was luckily able to snag a vacant beach chair(not an easy feat) AND I did not have any valuables apart from my car keys. I gambled on leaving my wallet in the car with the hopes that I could use Apple Pay from my phone for concessions and ended up being correct. I kept my phone around my neck in a waterproof case for pictures the whole time. Shoes - ground is hot and rough in certain spots as advertised. Having kids wear water shoes is ideal. Personally, I wore slip on sandals between rides and took them off at the entrances. There's no dedicated place for them necessarily but it was common practice throughout the park. Splashwater Island - our starting point and the mildest attraction, ideal for the youngest of kids. Castaway Creek - lazy river around Splashwater Island, has multiple entrances and the current is just right. Tubes are available for purchase to float with but not necessary in my opinion as there's plenty of vacant ones in the pool or that are offered up by others who leave. Hurricane Bay - large pool with graduated depth that alternates between still and simulated hurricane waves which was a lot of fun. Spent the majority of our time here. The Big Kahuna - family friendly tame ride. It was about a 30 minute wait in line but perks are that it's shaded and small flights of zig-zag stairs to the top which means you're moving fairly often and made the wait tolerable for my son. Officially states that 3 passengers were required but this was not enforced. Overall, in a vacuum I'd rate the water attractions in the 4-5 star range but the aforementioned uncertainties of my experience and pricing that drop them down to 3 stars which is still is a relative improvement to their overall Yelp rating lol. We just scratched the surface in terms what we covered in the 3 hours we spent there. There's a lot more rides to potentially experience in the future; however, I'd likely only come back if I scored multiple free tickets and just had to pay for parking.

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    Wake Zone Cable Park

    Wake Zone Cable Park

    4.0(9 reviews)
    79.2 mi

    The up keep of this place is horrible - it doesn't look like normal maintenance has been done in a…read morelong while!!Customer service was friendly which is why I give a star. I was really looking forward to spending all day here but after one round on the obstacle courses I was unimpressed! The trampoline portions are all ripped, the inflatables are all losing air after only a short while not to be refilled. Alge filled inflatables, and be careful coming up the metal ladder which has a layer of alge, making it very slippery. Kinda bummed- it has potential but it needs a major re-vamp! We we're thinking about trying the cable boarding with training but after seeing the lack of maintenance it didn't seem like the safest idea!

    This is a hidden gold mine that not many people know of. It's an amazing way to stay in shape or…read moreget the kiddos out of the house. The kids camp programs are amazing and it really feels like privet lessons from people who know what they are doing. You will get frustrated at the start and if you have never ridden any type of bored I would be careful. The only way you get going in a place like this is having an ok balance and you know how to listen. I praise the operators because they are fun and laid back but know how to teach and do their job. Coal is one of my favorite and he has taught kids that I didn't think had a chance getting around the cable. They are such good people and even though I only see them one week out of the year, they still make the effort to remember me and continue to teach me new things. Kids camp is amazing and it's where I learned everything. It's where you should learn to start because they have the cable slowed down and they make it fee more like a one on one session with each kid there. This place will put strain on your body and will make you feel sore every where. If you have never ridden cable get ready for a full body work out. It is the best way to push your body and the more you do it the stronger you feel. This entire facility is family owned and they make you feel like family. Wether you have a rockstar crazy attitude or a laid back chill one, there is most likely an operator there who you can connect with. The reason I give this place a 4 star is for 2 reasons. The first is the features. There used to be more but over time they were left to rot off to the side where no one can hit them. There is a large group of regulars that would love to see more but it just hasn't happened. Reason 2 is the lack of bordes. The rentals are good but they are old and could use a little bit of work. There are no bordes for sale here witch is weird because no other store in the state sells cable bordes or bindings. These negatives don't take away from a new riders experience though. It's only the experienced riders who are used to mega ramps are 20ft rails who will notice.

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    Wake Zone Cable Park - Fun jump

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    Fairview Aquatic Center - waterparks - Updated October 2026

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