PARK INFORMATION

Water Country
2300 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH, 03801
603-427-1111
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Safety - Know Before You Go!

The Park offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels. Height restrictions are posted for all attractions and enforced. Children under age 12 should be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and children age 12 or over should be supervised by an adult familiar with the child’s swim level so as to make appropriate decisions as to the attractions suitable for that child. 

Only you know your own, your child's, or anyone you are supervising level of swimming skills. We strongly recommend all Guests under 48" or who are weak or non-swimmers wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets where appropriate. In the wave pool, all guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by an adult. We insist that parents keep their children within arms reach for their close supervision on all water activities. Life jackets are available free of charge. When in doubt, wear a life jacket!

Diving is not permitted in any pool or attraction at the park.

VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT - On December 19th 2008 the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act went into effect. This new law requires VGB Compliant Pool Drain Grates. We are VGB Compliant but please note in some applications these grates have a raised profile off the floor as mandated by the Law.
Warning: Raised Grate - All of our raised grates have a red circle highlighting their location. They are designed to be stepped on but in shallow water situations they may pose a tripping hazard.



Special Guests

We welcome our guests with disabilities.  
Guests with special needs may contact Guest Services at 603-427-1111 for information regarding accessibility to rides, attractions, shops and restaurants.Upon arrival at the park, please inquire as to available accommodations.



Useful Tips

  • What to bring:  Towels, sunscreen, aqua socks or sandals, extra $, proper swimwear and your smile!

  • What not to bring:  Jewelry, non-waterproof watches, radios, flotation devices (free life vests available), masks or goggles, and pets.

  • Make a plan and agree on a meeting place and time throughout your day.  This will be extremely helpful if someone gets lost, since we don't provide personal paging.

  • Try to plan your meals before 11:30 or after 1:30 p.m.  That is the busiest time for our snack bars.

  • Safety signage is located throughout the park.  Please familiarize yourself with an attraction before you use it.

  • Water Country does not allow bathing attire with:  Belts, buckles, rivets, grommets, or metal of any kind.  Family appropriate swimwear is required in the park.

  • You may bring food into the park, but alcohol, glass containers or BBQ equipment are not permitted.  Persons under the influence of or possessing drugs or alcohol will be ejected without a refund. For your safety, bags will be checked upon entering the park.

  • No refunds or rain checks for inclement weather.

  • It is recommended that persons with preexisting medical conditions; head, neck or back problems,  expectant mothers should  not participate in or ride any attractions.  Each individual should evaluate his or her ability to participate or ride any attractions.

  • To maximize your day's enjoyment arrive early and slide early, especially on  sunny days during July or August. 

  • Children who wear diapers are required to wear a swim diaper for the health and safety of all our guests.  Swim diapers may be purchased in our gift shop.

  • Protect watches, jewelry, car keys and other items from being lost in our pools, by using lockers while participating in our attractions.




Frequently Asked Questions

  • Changing stalls are located in the restrooms throughout the park.

  • Tubes are available to rent at the red and white tent near the park entrance. However, any attraction that requires a tube is supplied a tube for free. The wave pool and the whirlpool do not require tubes. Rental tubes can enhance your experience. When you are not using your tube, check it at the tube shack and we will give you a wristband. Later, you can exchange the wristband for another tube.

  • Lockers are also available to rent at the same red and white tent. You have unlimited access to the locker throughout the day. We also allow you to go to your vehicle if you leave anything in it. Water Country is not responsible for items left unattended.

  • Towels are available for purchase in the gift shop along with T-shirts, footwear, waterproof cameras, sunglasses, and other Water Country souvenirs.

  • Eyeglasses must have a strap on them to wear down the rides. Straps are available in our gift shop.

  • Children who wear diapers are required to wear a swim diaper in any of our pools for the health and safety of our guests.

  • You may choose to bring your own lunch to Water Country, but please no glass, alcohol or BBQ equipment. We have four excellent snack bars you may also choose, plus satellite stations serving pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried dough, sausage subs, steak subs, fries, ice cream, Dippin’ Dots (the ice cream of the future!) and lots of other goodies.

  • Half-day tickets start at 3 p.m. This can be a great time to come to the park. The air has warmed up and the early sliders are heading home.




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