Waterville USA
Waterville USA, often called simply Waterville, is a 20-acre (81,000 m2) water park and amusement park located a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Around it, Fort Pickens (24 mi) comes first on our list. Its mildest months, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, bring highs of 64–83°F.
A theme park inside Gulf Shores
Open year-round
Waterville USA is open year-round. When to go ↓
18 rides
Including 12 water rides, on 20 acres. About ↓
You can stay in Gulf Shores
Waterville USA is inside Gulf Shores, which has 70 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Every month near Waterville USA is set out below.
Waterville USA
Waterville USA, often called simply Waterville, is a 20-acre (81,000 m2) water park and amusement park located a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The park opened in 1986, and since has added numerous water and amusement attractions.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- year-round
- Rides
- 18 · 12 water rides
- Area
- 20 acres
- Owner
- Joe Warrington
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Rooms near Waterville USA
The nearest towns with places to stay are Gulf Shores (70) and Orange Beach (50).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Waterville USA | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores 33% vacation homes | in town | — | 70 57 hotels · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 17,394 | $383K | C− |
| Orange Beach 50% vacation homes | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 50 40 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 8,798 | $502K | C− |
| Foley | 10 mi north | 15 min | 31 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 10 RV parks | 30,354 | $289K | C+ |
| Bon Secour | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 1 hotel · 6 RV parks | 2,789 | $310K | — |
| Elberta | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 6 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,183 | $233K | D |
| Magnolia Springs | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 877 | $442K | — |
| Fairhope | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 26,625 | $431K | B− |
| Summerdale | 15 mi north | 25 min | 7 7 RV parks | 1,724 | $275K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Waterville USA
Pair a visit with these, within 36 miles.
Big draw35 mi MuseumUSS Alabama
124 mi LandmarkFort Pickens
223 mi Ancient siteUSS Massachusetts
320 mi MuseumFort Morgan
424 mi MuseumNational Naval Aviation Museum511 mi BeachOno Island
35 mi MuseumUSS Drum
35 mi MuseumBattleship Memorial ParkPhoto credits
USS Alabama: USN, Public domain · Fort Pickens: Notneb82, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Massachusetts: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Public domain · Fort Morgan: Altairisfar, Public domain · National Naval Aviation Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Drum: Jean-Pierre Martin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Battleship Memorial Park: Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
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Good to know about Waterville USA
When is Waterville USA open?
Year-round.
Is Waterville USA in Gulf Shores?
Yes. It’s inside Gulf Shores, AL.
When is the best time to visit Waterville USA?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Waterville USA?
Pensacola (PNS), about 33 miles away.
Where should I stay near Waterville USA?
Gulf Shores (in town, 70 places to stay), Orange Beach (6 mi, 50 places to stay) and Foley (10 mi, 31 places to stay).
What locals in Gulf Shores say
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Gulf Shores’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.