Theme & Water Parks

Boondocks Fun Center

Boondocks Fun Center in Meridian has over seven acres of fun for the whole family. Enjoy go karts, bumper boats, video arcade, laser tag, a batting cage and a miniature golf course. The kids will enjoy Kiddie Cove where they can run, jump and play in a soft area. The Backporch Café features pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and soft drinks and serves as a welcome area for when the cravings hit.
Contact: www.boondocksfuncenter.com

Roaring Springs Water Park

Located in Meridian, Roaring Springs Water Park features a 15-acre park with a wave pool, lazy river and kids' play area. New for 2006, Viper's Vortex - a four-story flume and vortex - is the first of its kind in Idaho. A perfect ride for families, Mammoth Canyon zips your raft around corners into the cool waters below. For a slower pace, enjoy a lazy ride down Leisure Lagoon or Endless River. Contact: www.roaringsprings.com

Silverwood Theme Park

Silverwood Theme Park, the largest theme park in the Northwest, is located in Athol and offers guests a variety of thrills, rides and excitement. With more than 60 rides, shows and attractions, including a 1915-era vintage steam train, 1940s carousel, Tremors - a 60 mile-per-hour screaming underground roller coaster, plus Timber Terror and the Corkscrew, it really has it all. Adjacent to Silverwood is Boulder Beach - the largest water park of its kind in the Inland Northwest, featuring a gigantic wave pool and many waterslides. Contact: www.silverwoodthemepark.com

Triple Play

A complete family entertainment center with the Raptor Reef Indoor Water Park, bumper boats, bowling and two miniature golf courses, plus go karts and laser tag, Triple Play has it all in the heart of Hayden. The real adventurous can try the climbing wall located inside the complex. Adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express, Triple Play is a perfect stop for the family. Contact: www.3play.com

Silver Rapids Waterpark at Silver Mountain

The approximately 55,000 square-foot water park facility near Kellogg features thrilling swirl pools, body and tube slides, a lazy river, family raft slide, kid's activity lagoon, and the ultimate in aquatic attractions - a FlowRider Surf Wave. In just 10 seconds, 10,000 gallons of surging water is released into the FlowRider's wave box, combining the thrills of surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding all in a wet, wild, and - best of all - safe environment. The FlowRider is one ride that will never be the same twice and is destined to become one of the favorite thrills at Silver Rapids. The water park is scheduled to open May 30, 2008. Contact: www.silvermt.com

Wild Waters Water Park

Located in Coeur d' Alene, Wild Waters offers something for everyone with 11 water slides including a tube ride, hot tubs, Kahuna Waterfall and a landing pool. For the little ones there's Water Toy Play Land and a kiddie paddle boat lagoon. After a few slips and slides, enjoy a movie or laser show on the large screen while relaxing in the summer warmth in the grassy picnic area. Or hang out at the arcade or snack bar. A gift shop is also on the premises. Contact: www.wildwaterswaterpark.com