As the pages of the calendar slowly turn toward autumn, we still have some time to get in a day of fun at our local waterpark. If you’ve had a long, busy summer so far, you’ll definitely want to slow things down with a relaxing float down one of these man-made lazy rivers in Missouri. While the list of open waterparks is short this summer, due to the pandemic, you’re still guaranteed a good time at these four summer destinations.

  1. Big Surf Waterpark – Linn Creek

Facebook/Big Surf Waterpark Slip into an inner tube at Big Surf Waterpark, and meander along the winding lazy river that measures 600 feet. During your leisurely ride, you’ll get a peek at the rest of the waterpark. It takes just five minutes to go the full length of the lazy river, so stay in as long as you want. For hours and more information, check out the official website of Big Surf Waterpark.

  1. River Rapids Waterpark – Ste. Genevieve

Facebook/River Rapids Waterpark For a day of fun under the summer sun, head to River Rapids Waterpark, where you’ll find quite a few water attractions. Zip down the massive slides, or start your adventure on the lazy river. The lazy river’s the perfect way to relax and to stay cool on a hot summer day. For more information, visit the official website of River Rapids Waterpark.

  1. White Water – Branson

Trip Advisor/aimlrv Tucked in Silver Dollar City, White Water in Branson has earned recognition as one of the best outdoor waterparks in the United States by readers of USA Today. While you’ll have plenty of water attractions from which to choose, you’ll definitely want to start your day on the 800-foot Aloha River at Hula Hula Bay. It promises plenty of surprises, including a water tower. Check out hours and more on the official website of White Water.

  1. Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center – Cape Girardeau

Facebook/Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center Spend a leisurely day at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, where the whole family will find something fun to do. If you desperately need some sun and relaxation, float along the sparkling clear lazy river. The lazy river measures 700 feet long with a depth of just over 3.5 feet. For hours and more, stop by the official Facebook page of Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center.

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Facebook/Big Surf Waterpark

Slip into an inner tube at Big Surf Waterpark, and meander along the winding lazy river that measures 600 feet. During your leisurely ride, you’ll get a peek at the rest of the waterpark. It takes just five minutes to go the full length of the lazy river, so stay in as long as you want. For hours and more information, check out the official website of Big Surf Waterpark.

Facebook/River Rapids Waterpark

For a day of fun under the summer sun, head to River Rapids Waterpark, where you’ll find quite a few water attractions. Zip down the massive slides, or start your adventure on the lazy river. The lazy river’s the perfect way to relax and to stay cool on a hot summer day. For more information, visit the official website of River Rapids Waterpark.

Trip Advisor/aimlrv

Tucked in Silver Dollar City, White Water in Branson has earned recognition as one of the best outdoor waterparks in the United States by readers of USA Today. While you’ll have plenty of water attractions from which to choose, you’ll definitely want to start your day on the 800-foot Aloha River at Hula Hula Bay. It promises plenty of surprises, including a water tower. Check out hours and more on the official website of White Water.

Facebook/Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center

Spend a leisurely day at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, where the whole family will find something fun to do. If you desperately need some sun and relaxation, float along the sparkling clear lazy river. The lazy river measures 700 feet long with a depth of just over 3.5 feet. For hours and more, stop by the official Facebook page of Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center.

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Address: Big Surf Waterpark, 954 State Highway Y, Linn Creek, MO 65052, USAAddress: River Rapids Waterpark, 1301 Progress Pkwy, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USAAddress: Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, 1565 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA