This past summer, Volcano Island Waterpark opened its doors for business for the very first time. If you’ve never heard of it, you’ve probably experienced it in a Dr. Seuss book. It’s a place where everything is made of lava and it’s called Volcano Island Waterpark. Located in Sterling, Virginia, Volcano Island is a few miles south of Lancaster and north of York. The park is home to a dozen family-friendly water slides and attractions, including the world’s first rapids-style water park. It’s also home to the world’s first water-themed haunted attraction. The park is owned by Lancaster-based resort operator, Water Country USA. This summer, we’re going to explore the many reasons you need to visit Volcano Island Waterpark this summer. So grab your goggles, protective suits and flotation devices, and start reading to learn more about this unique water park.
And we’re already in October! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to visit Volcano Island Waterpark, you’re in luck. Off-season rates are incredibly affordable, and you’ll be able to visit the park for a lot less money than you’d be able to during the summer.
There are many different aspects to Volcano Island Waterpark that make it so unique. It’s not just a water park; it’s also a haunted attraction, a miniature golf course, an arcade, a ropes course, an ice skating rink and a campground. It’s a place where you can spend the entire day and still have room in your stomach for dinner!
The park’s admission fee is extremely reasonable. If you go during off-season, it’ll cost you $49 per ticket. You can also purchase a package that includes five tickets for $199. This is a lot lower than the admission costs of many other water parks.
Rip Currents, rapids-style water slides, are a very popular type of water slide in many water parks, including the ones in California, Florida, Arizona and Texas. Volcano Island Waterpark is the first water park in the world to have rapids-style slides. These are so popular and so fun that people from all over the world are coming to Pennsylvania for the very first time just to visit Volcano Island Waterpark, just to experience the rapids-style rides.
The park is home to the World’s First Haunted Attraction. This is a walk-through attraction that takes place in the haunted house. It’s stacked with fun and scares and is definitely worth experiencing if you visit the park during the fall or the winter months.
The park is also home to a free kids zone. This is a waterslide-less area for children, filled with interactive exhibits and fun games and activities. Kids will love the free kids zone at Volcano Island Waterpark.
Volcano Island Waterpark is also home to the world’s first lava golf course. This is a nine-hole course that takes place on the lava river at the park. You can throw a ball and play golf while at the same time getting wet and having a lot of fun in the process!
The World’s Largest Slip ‘N Slide, located in the kids zone, is a very popular attraction as well. This is a waterslide that you can slide down continuously, one after another. It’s a great way to experience the park and get wet at the same time.
If you’ve never been to a water park before, this is the one to try. The water is so refreshing and the atmosphere is so fun, you’ll love it. The park is also uniquely different from a lot of other water parks, so you won’t feel like you’ve been to the same kind of park. Plus, you’ll get to experience the park during off-season, which is a lot cheaper than during the summer, and you’ll still have a lot of fun. So put on your swimsuit, grab your goggles, flotation devices and your friends and family, and get ready to visit Volcano Island Waterpark. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
More places in Sterling, Virginia
Start: Volcano Island Waterpark
20015 Volcano Island Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, United States
Follow Volcano Island Dr, Fairway Dr and Cascades Pkwy to State Rte 1582 in Potomac Falls
4 min (1.2 mi)
Head southwest on Volcano Island Dr toward White Trail
0.1 mi
Turn right to stay on Volcano Island Dr
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Fairway Dr
0.5 mi
Continue onto Cascades Pkwy
0.4 mi
Continue on State Rte 1582. Take VA-7 E/Leesburg Pike to Lake Fairfax Dr in Reston
13 min (7.7 mi)
Turn left onto State Rte 1582
3.0 mi
Continue onto State Rte 6220
0.9 mi
Continue onto VA-286 S
394 ft
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to merge onto VA-7 E/Leesburg Pike
3.5 mi
Turn right onto Baron Cameron Ave
0.3 mi
Follow Lake Fairfax Dr to your destination
2 min (0.6 mi)
Turn left onto Lake Fairfax Dr
0.6 mi
Turn right
190 ft
Turn right
Destination will be on the left
33 ft
End: Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190, United States
Start: Volcano Island Waterpark
20015 Volcano Island Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, United States
Follow Volcano Island Dr and Fairway Dr to Cascades Pkwy
3 min (0.8 mi)
Head southwest on Volcano Island Dr toward White Trail
0.1 mi
Turn right to stay on Volcano Island Dr
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Fairway Dr
0.5 mi
Follow Cascades Pkwy to Westlake Dr in Potomac Falls
4 min (1.9 mi)
Continue onto Cascades Pkwy
1.8 mi
Turn right onto VA-1795
0.2 mi
Continue on Westlake Dr to your destination
1 min (0.2 mi)
Turn left onto Westlake Dr
0.1 mi
Turn right
102 ft
Turn right
Destination will be on the right
308 ft
End: Palmercare Chiropractic Sterling
46169 Westlake Dr Suite 300, Sterling, VA 20165, United States
