This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine. How has your summer been so far? We have had some pretty hot days in my part of the country. When it gets that hot out, it gets harder to find places the kids can keep cool and have fun. The closest pool is almost a 45 minute drive, so we do not get there as often as I would like. We do have a great water park about two miles from our home. The kids could go there every day when it is warm outside!

We have been taking the kids to the Fountains at the World’s Fair Park for almost ten years. They can play in the fountains and have fun in the water for hours. Even on a cloudy day like this! There is also a playground about 50 feet away they love to play on too. Pack yourself a picnic lunch and we are good to go for the whole days!

We also love to spend the day at the larger water park dear Dollywood. We can spend the day at Splash Country and not get to all the attractions. Over the years, I have come up with a list on how to plan the perfect day at the water park. Here are my top tips:

How To Plan The Perfect Day At The Water Park

• Buy Tickets Early: For many theme parks, you get discounts when you buy tickets early. We have an option to save 20% on tickets for the summer when we purchase them in March. You can also buy upgrades for free parking or locker rentals with many parks.
• Set A Schedule: We have found getting to the park before 10:00 am or after 3:00 pm avoids the crowds. At our local water park, when you come after 3:00 pm. you get the next day free!
• Protect Your Belongings: I have ruined a cellphone because I didn’t have it in a protective case. I have also left things behind because I didn’t get a locker to keep our extra belongings. We found it was worth the extra $10 to get that locker and keep everything safe. This also keeps you from lugging all your stuff around the park.
• Wear A Cover-Up: Even if I use sunscreen, I tend to get too much sun if I am in outside all day. To cut down on my exposure, I wear a cute cover-up. As Caitlin gets older, she has found she prefers to wear one herself.
• Forget The Park Food and Drinks: One of the biggest money suckers at a theme park are the food and drinks. We never eat a full meal when we are at the park. instead, we bring snacks and drinks from home. We save a ton of money this way.

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Caitlin and I love the Multi Flask. It is 6 different types of drink bottles in one system. You can carry hot coffee, make hot tea with Infuser or make fresh fruit infusions. Not only are we hydrated, but we are getting tons of flavor in our drinks! You can even make powdered drinks by shaking them up with the “Agitator” attachment to keep them stirred up. The soft silicone spout keeps me from bumping my teeth when I am at the gym! We LOVE it! The 6-in-1 sells for $39.99 and the 3-in-1 sells for $26.99 on Amazon.

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What are your tips to plan the perfect day at the water park (or any park for that matter!?) I would love to hear in the comments below!