Ah, the amusement park. A tried-and-true source of joy for many families. We return each season, eager to board our favorite ride (anything pirate-themed was always an easy sell for me), gorge on slushies (a grape loyalist here) and try our hand at winning the coveted giant plush toy. Someone challenge me in ski-ball. I dare you…

This month, we’re featuring one of our favorite places to play: Wild Water & Wheels. Located in the heart of Surfside Beach, this family attraction has brought years of enjoyment for locals & visitors alike. Their season kicks off on May 23rd, and runs thru September 7th. The waterpark opens @ 10am, with the rest of the attractions open to the public @ noon. So what can you & your family expect at this South Strand hotspot?

Water Slides, Rides & Pools

Wild Water & Wheels features attractions for kids from tot-to-teen. There’s even an adult lounge pool for Mom & Dad! The park’s designers were smart to make sure lines move relatively quickly, even during peak season. This is just one reason they see so much repeat business. Here are a few of the wet attractions the park features:

Those brave enough to try the Free Fall Cliff Dive will experience a heart-racing thrill. Reaching speeds of up to 45mph, you’ll definitely want to ride this one again & again.

The New Wild H2O Racer lets you race friends & family in style. Provided with a sled-style mat, you will slide head-first towards the finish line. Loser buys funnel cake!

Grab an inner-tube and head for The Dark Hole. Sliding in total darkness, you’ll love the experience that Southern Living magazine called the area’s “best scary ride”.

Vacation is your license to be lazy. So why not chill on The Lazy River? Over 950ft of twists & turns includes a wave pool, cascading waterfalls and a two raindrop fountains.

Remember bumper cars? You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Bumper Boats! These powered inner-tubes will have your family enjoying an aquatic demolition derby all afternoon.

Dry Land Attractions

Combining the impressive water park amusements with these dry land attractions makes Wild Water & Wheels a one-stop-shop of fun for your family. By purchasing the upgrade to your water park pass ($10.85 includes tax), you’ll save big bucks over the competition. Check out these fun activities:

Get Junior ready for the links on the 18-hole Mini-Put Golf Course. With the upgrade mentioned above, you can enjoy unlimited all-day fun trying for that elusive hole-in-one.

Feelin’ the need for speed? We gotcha covered! Junior Racers (ages 6-9) will get the kids started. The Speed Racers & Go-Carts (ages 10+) give you a little more juice, and don’t forget to try the Slick Track. Wipeouts fully encouraged.

Old-school carnival style kiddie rides are also featured for the littlest members of your clan. Nothing like a cruise around the carousel to bring back vacation memories for you, while creating new ones for your family.

Additionally, Wild Water & Wheels features picnic areas, plenty of on-site eats & even special birthday packages (hint: they’re a real deal!). This water park truly has all the makings of a great Summer outing.

Get Ready For Summer Now (And Save Some $$$!)

The Beach Realty family has developed this blog to let you in on the South Strand’s secrets. Though our business is helping families find the perfect vacation home in the Garden City & Surfside Beach areas, respectively, we do much more than that. We research tirelessly to find you the best deals, meals & steals on the Carolina coast. Follow this link to save $ by purchasing your tix to Wild Water & Wheels online!

Tags: Amusement Park, Surfside Beach, Vacationing

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