Though it offers views of peaceful Lake Cunningham and the San Jose Foothills, a visit to Raging Waters - San Jose is much more than your typical day in the park. The all-ages destination sprawls across 23 acres, hosting water-powered attractions that get hearts racing and oases that invite visitors to relax.

Heart-Racing Rides

Bold tube riders plunge into darkness on the Dragon's Den slide, with no idea whether they'll be twisting right, left, or straight down. Meanwhile, other guests climb into the enclosed capsule at the top of the Bombs Away body slide, and wait for the floor to drop out from under them—taking them through 200 feet of loops and free falls.

On the Mellow Side

Relaxation-seekers can stretch out on a tube and float down the Endless River as it loops through the park. The Wave Pool provides additional chances to unwind, whether swimmers let the water merely lap at their feet at the pool's edge, or they venture further out past where the rolling waves break.

For the Little Ones

Kids under 48 inches tall frolic in the waterfalls and slides of the Little Dipper bubble pool. Over at Wacky Water Works, they control water hoses and sprinklers in a colorful play structure.