With average highs in the mid-80s and temperatures often soaring into triple digits throughout the summer, San Jose's weather can be almost unbearable at times. While staying in air-conditioned indoors is always an option, cabin fever slowly creeps over you, causing irritability, listlessness, and a diminished morale. Fortunately, San Jose has more than enough water parks to keep you entertained and cool. The next time you're in the mood, check out these local places to beat the heat. Aqua Adventure Water Park Located 20 minutes north of San Jose in Fremont, Aqua Adventure Water Park is a splish-splash extravaganza for the entire family. Designed for younger children up to teens, the park has several water features to help you cool down. more Take a float on the 200-yard Round About River, go for a dip in the Oasis Pool, or get your thrills on four winding, heart-pounding slides. Children 7 and under will love the Lil' Squirts play area and Bucket Bay, featuring an 800-gallon bucket that douses you with water every 5 to 10 minutes. Tickets are $19.99 for guests over 48 inches and $14.99 for those under 48 inches. Fremont residents save a dollar per ticket with proof of residency. The park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day with hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Some days also have family fun offers, which keeps the park open from 4 to 8 p.m. Raging Waters San Jose Covering 23 acres, Raging Waters San Jose is northern California's largest water park, providing a summer's worth of fun. If you're looking for a thrill, try one of their nine water slides, including the famed Bombs Away. This ride invites you into an enclosed capsule, and when the operator pulls the lever, the bottom falls out, sending you on a 200-foot, looping flume. When you want to relax or take a break from the slides, Raging Waters has many other options including a lazy river, a 350,000-gallon wave pool, an activity pool, and Pirate's Cove, featuring water cannons, a 40-ship mast, cargo nets, and more. Tickets start at $37.99 for adults, $27.99 for guests under 48 inches, and $27.99 for seniors 60 and up. However, a season pass is just $42.99, paying for itself after just two visits. The park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and hours vary, so make sure to call ahead or check the website for more information. California's Great America Just 15 minutes northwest of San Jose, California's Great America in Santa Clara is perhaps best known for its roller coasters, but Boomerang Bay is quickly gaining popularity as its most-visited attraction. Included with admission to the theme park, Boomerang Bay features a lazy river, wave pool, swimming pool, water slides, and a spray-ground. The park is open from May through October, although Boomerang Bay may close due to cold weather. Tickets start at $39.99. Cooling off this summer has never been as much fun as you'll have at these San Jose area water parks. Be sure to make a splash today. Photo by danxoneil | Licensed under cc BY 2.0
