Slip Sliding Summer

Summer in Saskatchewan has arrived and with young kids to keep entertained, I’m always looking for new ways to beat the heat. Family road trips in past years have been sprinkled with the search for the biggest, baddest water parks in North America. This year, we’re staying closer to home and have decided to make it our mission to track down and try as many local slides as possible.

Here are a few on our list to investigate:

Outdoor Sliding Fun

There’s truly nothing like the traditional outdoor park where Mom can supervise as she suntans. 

1- Kenosee Superslides

• Kenosee Lake, SK
• https://www.kenoseesuperslides.ca/

2- Kinsmen Water Park

• Prince Albert, SK
• https://www.citypa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/kinsmen-water-park.aspx

3- Foam Lake Water Park

• Foam Lake, SK
• https://foamlake.com/parks-and-recreation/foam-lake-water-park

Inflatable Slides & More

Part slide, part obstacle course, inflatables have really taken off in the past few years.  I appreciate that they are usually one of several attractions at the location, ensuring there is no shortage of things to keep the kids occupied for the day.

1- Saskatchewan Aquatic Adventures

• Regina Beach, Blackstrap, Danielson, the Battlefords, Buffalo Pound, Duck Mountain and coming soon to Greenwater Provincial Park.
• https://www.saskaquaticadventures.com/

2- Wild Waves Waterpark

• Rowan’s Ravine, SK

• https://wildwaveswaterpark.ca/

3- Crickle Creek

• Saskatoon, SK
• http://cricklecreek.ca

Indoor Experiences

For the days it rains, or if you’re looking for a more robust swimming facility, there are some great indoor facilities that look worth a trip. I couldn’t help but zero in on the hot tubs.

1- Access Communications Water Park

• Yorkton, SK
• https://www.yorkton.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/access-water-park.aspx

2- Kindersley Aquatic Centre

• Kindersley, SK
• https://www.kindersley.ca/community/community-facilities/aquatic-centre/

3- Kinsmen Sportsplex Aquatic Centre

• Moose Jaw, SK
• https://moosejaw.ca/aquatics/

While it’s unlikely we will get to them all, it will be fun to travel to some new places over the next few months. And remember to check the latest hours of operation before heading out as things can change quickly!

So far, we’ve never met a slide we didn’t like so we’re hoping to keep the streak alive.

Did we miss one?  Let us know! Find us on Facebook or Twitter so we can try to stop in this summer!

Nova Alberts is a Marketing Manager on the Brand and Digital Platform Team

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UPDATE:

It’s been a scorcher so far!

Through the power of social media since writing our blog on water adventures in Saskatchewan, we’ve heard about so many additional outdoor waterslides.

We’ve updated our list as they’re calling our name!

Enjoy them if you can in the final weeks of this hot Saskatchewan summer:

• There are 3 slides on offer at the Martensville Aquatic Centre.
• Eastend Swimming Pool has a nice spray area for the little ones.
• We’re told Saskatoon is rich in outdoor waterslides with Riverdale, Lathey, and Mayfair Pools offering a ride.
• And the slide in Pike Lake Provincial Park looks simply amazing!

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Photo Sources:

1. https://www.citypa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/kinsmen-water-park.aspx
2. https://www.saskaquaticadventures.com/our-parks/regina-beach
3. https://www.yorkton.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/gallagher-centre.aspx
4. https://www.facebook.com/saskparks/posts/10156950194018280/