Splash Island Waterpark Claims No. 1 Spot for Best Lazy River in America

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park & Splash Island Waterpark is celebrating a terrific win for Paradise River, as the lazy river won the top spot as America’s “Best Lazy River” according to readers of USA TODAY in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The historic win follows four weeks of intense competition between twenty lazy rivers at parks nationwide, including Universal Studios, Disney, Aquatica and Six Flags.

“We are eternally grateful for our supportive guests and the readers of USA TODAY for voting for Paradise River,” said Donald Spiller, vice president & general manager. “Splash Island Waterpark has been delivering family-friendly fun in the summer since 2003, which includes countless laps around the relaxing waters of Paradise River. This prestigious win could not have come at a better time, as we continue to celebrate Wild Adventures’ 30th Anniversary.”

Splash Island Waterpark is now open on Saturdays and Sundays and will begin daily operations May 23, delivering another season of thrilling water slides and gallons of fun for all ages. Admission to Splash Island Waterpark is included with a Wild Adventures Daily Ticket or Season Pass.

No One Funs Like Wild Adventures, especially with a season of fun with a Season Pass. A Season Pass includes unlimited admission to Wild Adventures and Splash Island Waterpark, free general admission to every Wild Adventures LIVE! concert, and free soda all Season with a 30th Anniversary Souvenir Cup. Guests will receive $25 off and two free Bring-a-Friend tickets when they purchase a Gold Season Pass now through Monday, May 25.

More information about operating calendars, attractions offerings and Season Passes is available at WildAdventures.com and the Wild Adventures Theme Park App.

About Wild Adventures Theme Park
Wild Adventures Theme Park, located in Valdosta, Ga., halfway between Atlanta and Orlando off I-75, is a 170-acre destination where families can ride, slide, and explore all in one place. A Herschend Family Entertainment property, the park is home to more than 35 rides, hundreds of exotic animals, a full calendar of concerts and special events, and Splash Island Waterpark, ranked among the “Top 30 Waterparks” by U.S. News & World Report and home to Paradise River, America’s “Best Lazy River” by USA Today’s 10Best. Wild Adventures has been recognized as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure and named the Most Thrilling Theme Park in Georgia by FinanceBuzz. It is also home to the Good Sam-rated 10/10★/10 Wild Adventures Safari Campground, one of the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation.

About Herschend
Wild Adventures Theme Park is part of Herschend’s family of brands. Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.