Sunday brought triple-digit temps to Kansas City for the first time this year, taxing our air conditioning system and sending us in search of cool waters.
Sure, we could have hit the neighborhood pool, or even the sprinklers in the back yard. But those options pale in comparison when you live practically next door to a water park!
This year marks my first visit to Oceans of Fun, and after seeing the variety of attractions for all ages I know I’ll be back. This place is definitely worth a season pass.
We skipped the swim-up bar this time around, seeing as we had three kids in tow and all, but I made a mental note to find the time to enjoy a few cold drinks here with my husband in the near future.
The Caribbean Cooler, a “lazy river,” was a family favorite, and we floated around several times, Monkey included. He was too, too cute in his life jacket. Once he got used to the current, he wanted nothing to do with his dad or me. Instead he chose to float in the arms of his big cousin, whom he now calls “Collie.”
The big boys stood in line to ride the towering slides while I soaked up the sunshine. Even with the high temps, the trees and light breeze made the afternoon more than bearable.
Monkey approached his first time on a water slide with a bit of trepidation, but once he figured out we’d always be there to catch him, he threw himself down each slide with abandon.
Oceans of Fun has several pools and lagoons and we had an awesome time as we tried out most of them. I have to say though, my favorite moment was right at the beginning of the day.
I had asked the big boys to stand in front of a sign to pose for a picture, knowing that soon, a large bucket would tip over and soak everyone standing nearby. They were clueless, and I only felt a teensy bit evil as I waited for the perfect shot.
And I totally got it.
Best summer photo EVER.
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Never been to Oceans of Fun but when we lived in Ft. Riley we made the trip to Worlds of Fun a lot for school. Looks like a great way to cool off!
The water was perfection. I can’t wait to go back!
We love Oceans Of Fun and it IS totally worth the season pass. We’ve already paid for our pass and there’s already tons of summer left! In fact, I’m sure we will be headed there again today. I love that the older boys can go off and hit the slides while Irishman and I take Lil Duck to the lazy river.
works out great.
Stay cool today and tomorrow. 104 is waaaay too hot!! Lol
Today would be a great day to go back. Girl, it is SO hot. Maybe I’ll bump into you in the river.
What an awesome shot you got! Looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks Cheryl! It was too much fun. I can’t wait to go back with just my husband though.
Oh that is a GOOD shot!! All this makes me want to jump into an ice cold pool. Now.
Thanks Alison! Summer here is so short, and the swimming season is truncated from what I’m used to. But the 104 degree temps right now make that water worth the price!
Yes, I love that last picture! This post so makes me want to go to the water park near us. I love the lazy river
I could stay in that river all day. Not even kidding.
I’m so jealous. I mean, who has a water park and amusement park in their backyard?! We WILL go this summer, though.
I love our location, for so many reasons! Can’t wait to splash in the lagoon with you guys!
Love that shot at the end! That place looks like fun!
Thanks, Kim! I can’t wait to go back on a less-crowded day.
That last photo is awesome. We have something similar, just across the border, in Michigan. No swim up bar though.
These photos make me want to go back!
Hey Jayme! Thanks! I think it should be a law that all water parks have swim-up bars.
This looks like so much fun. We haven’t been to the water park yet.
It’s so soothing! Get thee to the water park immediately.
Let me know the next time you’re going to the Swim Up Bar with your husband…
When it comes to heat, water and booze, I don’t mind being a third wheel.
Just so you know…
It’s a date.
I love the pics on your Instagram with your boys. It really looks like you have such a fun family- I see your group and it makes the idea of my boys getting older a little less painful
The big two are my nephews, and we’ve been close since the beginning. I’m thrilled every time they get to visit and I love watching my kid interact with them!
What a fun way to spend time as a family and get away from the house and chores. Your kids (and nephews) are going to have some great memories of their childhood.
Keep writing…
You bring up another good point…no chores on activity days. Hmmm…
Cool pictures! And triple digit temperatures? Phew!
That’s what’s gonna hit us here pretty soon as well. Merritt gets HOT in July and August and my husband better get on it and fix the central air!
You had me at “swim up bar.”
I think any adult in the Caribbean Cooler should be drinking a Caribbean Cooler. Just saying.