Pirate's Cove Waterpark, Lorton

The sounds of "Yo, ho, ho!" might be heard at Pohick Bay Regional Park, emanating from the swashbuckling oasis known as Pirate's Cove Water Park. The Jolly Roger crowns a towering play structure, where little buccaneers splash down tame water slides and wait to get soaked by the 300-gallon bucket. A more exciting ride can be had on the two twisting slides, and little ones can dig for treasure or lost fruit snacks at the sand-covered Buccaneer Beach. A concession stand keep families sated until the next cache of booty is found, and a large patio gives adults ample room to soak up some rays.