If you like amusement parks, then you've come to the right place. These parks are lining up to show you a good time. Now buckle up and hold on, it's going to be a fun ride!

Adventureland Theme Park – Dothan
This park includes two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a go-cart track, bumper boats, batting cages, a game room, and a snack bar. (November–March: Monday–Friday noon–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight, Sunday noon–10 p.m.; rest of year: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight, Sunday noon–midnight)
3738 West Main Street
Dothan, AL 36305
334-793-9100
www.adventurelandthemepark.com

Point Mallard Park – Decatur
Located on the Tennessee River, this 749-acre park features a swimming pool, wave pool, waterslide, beach (mid-May–Labor Day); hiking, bicycle trails, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, indoor ice rink, camping (hookups) and a recreation center. There is a fee for the activities.
1800 Point Mallard Drive Southeast
Decatur, AL 35601
800-350-3000
www.pointmallardpark.com

Magic Adventure Theme Park and Splash Beach Water Park – Bessemer
Visionland is now two parks and features more than 50 acres of rides, shows and attractions. Located I-20/59W at Exit 108-Birmingham. Open daily May–August; weekends only April, September and October.
Visionland
4599 Visionland Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
205-481-4750
www.visionland.com

Surfside Water Park – Auburn
This water theme park features a wave pool, speed slides, body flumes, lazy river, children's area, picnic area, volleyball, showers, lockers, food court and a gift shop. I-85, Exit 51, on Hwy. 29. Open Memorial Day–August 17, 10–7; weekends only August 17–Labor Day.
2780 South College Street
Auburn, AL 36832
334-821-7873
www.surfsidewaterpark.com

Adventure Island – Orange Beach
This park features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, go-carts, laser tag, a large family arcade, paddleboats, snack bar, virtual reality roller coaster and race car, kiddie rides, remote-controlled boats, Kiddie Go-Karts, bumper boats and more.
24559 Perdido Beach Boulevard (Hwy. 182)
Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-974-1500
www.adventure-island.com

Water World – Dothan
Providing water recreation for the entire family, this park has a wave pool, triple-flume waterslide, kiddie pool, video arcade, souvenir shop and mouthwatering concessions. Open May 3-29 weekends only; starting May 30: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday noon–7.
401 Recreation Rd.
Dothan, AL
334-793-0297
www.dothan.org

Waterville USA – Gulf Shores
You'll not only find waves in the ocean in Gulf Shores, but also at Waterville U.S.A. The 20-acre amusement and water park features a wave pool, the Kamikaze, a 55-foot waterslide where you descend at 40 feet per second, an 1,800-foot-long lazy river, and the Gulf Coast's longest tube ride, the Great White.
906 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
251-948-2106
www.watervilleusa.com

Guin Water Park – Guin
Located in the northwest community of Guin, this place packs big fun into a small park. It consists of two waterslides, a baby pool and swimming pool.
Guin Park and Recreation Department
Guin Water Park
P.O. Box 249
Guin, AL 35563
205-468-3045
www.guinal.org

Spring Valley Beach – Blountsville
Spring Valley Beach features one of the largest swimming pools in the Southeast. Plus the three waterslides offer something for everyone. The "Sidewinder" is for the daredevils, while the "Chiller" will satisfy those with the need for speed. An aboveground slide, the "Circle S," is also available. Pay one price to ride all three slides as much as you can stand! Open seasonally.

Directions from Birmingham
Take I-59 and exit at Tallapoosa Street, Hwy. 79 North. Keep traveling on Hwy. 79; it will turn into Hwy. 231 North. About 2 miles north of Blountsville, at mile marker 270, turn left onto County Road 55, also called Spring Valley Beach Road. The entrance to Spring Valley Beach will be .25 mile on your left. Approximate driving time from Birmingham is 1 hour.

Directions from Huntsville
Take 231 South for approximately 50 miles. At mile marker 270, turn right onto Blount County Road 55, also called Spring Valley Beach Road. The entrance to Spring Valley Beach will be .25 mile on your left. Approximate driving time from Huntsville is 1 hour.

Spring Valley Beach
P.O. Box 488
Blountsville, AL 35031
205-429-2075
www.springvalleybeach.com

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