One Wisconsin waterpark ranks among America’s best

The "Point of No Return" body slide. Credit: Noah's Ark

By Christina Lorey

August 20, 2024

🌊 DID YOU KNOW? It takes about 900,000 gallons of water to initially fill a waterpark. After that, the average park consumes more than 25,000 gallons/month. By comparison, the average person uses 17 gallons of water during their daily (8 minute) shower.

Nothing says “summer” quite like a day at a waterpark, and although Wisconsin is nearing the end of its outdoor season, you still have a few more days to soak in the sun and slides! But where to go?

Only ONE park from the “Waterpark Capital of the World,” aka our Wisconsin Dells, made USA TODAY’s list of the 5 Best Waterparks in America: Noah’s Ark.

“Who would have thought that a northern state would have such a quality water park!” editors remarked. “This park opened in 1979, and it’s the biggest around! The park spans more than 70 acres and features more than 40 rides divided into four distinct categories: thrill rides, family rides, the Adventure River, and kiddie rides.” Click here for a full list of attractions.

💦 The Best Ride? The Black Anaconda tube slide, “which gives riders a quarter-mile journey from the top to splashdown.”

💦 The Most Unique? Either the Time Warp, an enclosed water bowl slide, so you never know what’s next, or the Raja, the world’s largest king cobra slide!

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Christina Lorey

Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.

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