Birch Bay Waterslides is the stuff fond childhood memories are made of: one part fun in the sun, one part adventure, and a dash of adrenaline. With nearly 10 slides, the aquatic playground, there's truly something for everyone. Read on to see how you can make a splash:

• For the littlest swimmers: Three smaller, slower slides that gently funnel into a shallow kiddie pool welcome kids ages 8 and younger for splish-splash sessions. Little ones who are feeling brave can descend the Ramp slide—a slightly steeper ride that empties into a 4-foot pool—but they're welcome to sit on a parent's lap if the challenge looks too big.

• The main drags: The water park's four main slides feature exciting twists and turns, appropriately named the Snake, Corkscrew, Hairpin, and Twister. They're designed for visitors of all ages, but water-slide newbies can test the waters on a parent's lap.

• For the adrenaline junkie: The newly refurbished River Ride provides an exciting thrill and enormous smiles! Take the ride solo or a two person tube, flying through two intermediate pools all the way to the final splash! Or for the more daring sliders, challenge the Black Hole through complete darkness with twist and turns that will keep you screaming and smiling all the way down. For the true extreme, take the plunge down the 60 FT Hydro-Cliff. This slide feels like a complete free fall. Made for the brave and great for a dare!

• Grown-up fun: As their kids burn off excess energy, adults find respite in a massive hot tub that can hold up to 40 people or three stressed out dolphins.