Discover the Wisconsin Town Known as the `Waterpark Capital of the World`

If you love waterparks and adventure, you’re sure to love this Wisconsin town that’s the waterpark capital of the world! Wisconsin is known for its cold winters, delicious cheese, and many lakes, but it’s also home to a really special town called Wisconsin Dells. Get ready to discover the amazing town that’s home to the largest concentration of indoor and outdoor waterparks!

Where Is Wisconsin Dells?

Wisconsin Dells is a city in central-southern Wisconsin that includes the corners of four counties: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. It has a small population of 2,942 people but offers many tourist attractions that bring in visitors. In fact, an estimated 4 million people visit the area annually, which helps support the local economy and provides jobs for residents.

road sign mt olympus water park — Mt. Olympus offers the tallest waterslide in America!
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Why Is Wisconsin Dells the Waterpark Capital of the World?

The city is home to the largest amount of indoor and outdoor waterparks in the world. It was the first place in the United States to debut an indoor water park in 1994. Today, it has five indoor water parks and a few outdoor waterparks, including the largest waterpark in America. The largest outdoor park, Noah’s Ark, offers over 50 water slides and attractions to enjoy across 70 acres. The largest indoor park is Kalahari Resort, offering a 250-foot-long slide and many other attractions!

Another reason that Wisconsin Dells earned the title of waterpark capital of the world is because the parks continually update their offerings. New slides and attractions open every year, so you can always expect to see something new!

In total, the parks in the city collectively offer over 200 waterslides, making it home to the highest concentration of parks and slides in the world!

tritons fury waterslide — Triton’s Fury waterslide inside Mt. Olympus.
©Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 – License

What Are the Waterparks in Wisconsin Dells?

The city is home to six waterparks, each ranging from indoor to outdoor as well as both. They include the Chula Vista, Kalahari Resort, Land of Natura, Mt. Olympus, Noah’s Ark, and Wilderness Resort. Each park has a few different things to offer, so it’s worth taking a day trip to them all if you can!

The photo featured at the top of this post is © Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 – License / Original

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Jaydee Williams

Jaydee Williams is a writer at AZ Animals where her primary focus is on gardening, mammals, and travel. She has over 5 years of experience in writing and researching and holds a Master's Degree in English from the American College of Education, which she earned in 2019. A central Florida native, Jaydee loves being on the water, playing music, and petting her cat, Beans.

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