Wild River Country - North Little Rock, Arkansas - family water park

Opened in 1985, Wild River Country is the largest water park in Arkansas. The park offers a number of water attractions and slides designed to appeal to all levels of water enthusiasts. The range of attractions includes a wave pool, a lazy river raft tube ride and a number of water slides. In addition, Wild River Country has picnic areas available for families and groups, and offers rental packages for special occasions.

The largest feature at Wild River Country by size is the Wave Pool. At over 500,000 gallons, the Wave Pool at Wild River Country is also the largest wave pool in Arkansas. Tubes are available for rent for the Wave Pool, but are not required for use of the pool. Tubes are available for free on rides and slides that require their use.

In addition to the Wave Pool, Wild River Country features two river raft rides. The Lazy River is a winding waterway that makes its way through the center of the park. The current is slow and lazy, ideal for lazy hours of floating. The River Rapids is an open tube with a fast-running current and a downward slope for those who have a deeper sense of adventure. Riders slide along the River Rapids on a tube and splash down in a pool.

Among the most popular feature attractions at Wild River Country are the six slides. The simplest and most basic slide is the Accelerator, which is rated for all ages. The main attraction of the Accelerator is speed. There are no twists or turns, only a steep drop and rapid water. Other water rides allow riders to double, triple and even quadruple up in rafts and tubes. Wild River Country's signature attractions include the Cyclone, a four-person raft ride, and the Pipeline, a 600 foot winding tube ride that allows one, two or three riders. Other rides at Wild River Country include the Vertigo, a winding open tube; the Sidewinder, a four-person raft ride that puts children up front; the Vortex, a dark water slide; and Black Lightning and White Lightning, a body or single tube ride for all ages.

Wild River Country also offers a Tad Pool for families with young children. The Tad Pool includes riding toys and floating toys, as well as spray heads and sprinklers. There are picnic areas available by the front entrance, as well as several pavilions that are available for special event rentals. Concessions at the park include a number of food options, including the Cookhouse Grill, Sweets & Treats, Freeze & Squeeze and Pizza & Pretzels.

Wild River Country is open May through September each year, with seasonal hours changing throughout the Spring and Summer. Admission is expensive, but various discounts are available, including a Summer Pass that allows access to all rides and activities all summer long. For more information on hours of operation and ticket prices, call Wild River Country at 501.753.8600.