Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a attraction in Red Mill & General Booth, Virginia Beach, best for families, hot summer days, groups.
Ocean Breeze is Virginia Beach's outdoor waterpark, on General Booth Boulevard just down the road from the Virginia Aquarium — you can't miss it, because a 45-foot statue named Hugh Mongous greets you at the entrance. Inside, the summer-season lineup covers the full family spread: a wave pool, the Adventure River lazy river, a battery of water slides, and dedicated water playgrounds for smaller kids, plus rentable cabanas in three sizes with TVs, fridges, and ceiling fans for groups making a day of it. Two details that matter for planning: all parking is free (genuinely rare for a Virginia Beach attraction in summer), and it is an open-air seasonal park, so it runs on a summer calendar — check the current season's dates and hours on the official site before you go.
- Family Friendly
- Seasonal
Amenities
- Wave pool
- Adventure River lazy river
- Water slides
- Kids' water playgrounds
- Rentable cabanas
- Free parking
Know Before You Go
- Best for: families, hot summer days, groups
- Parking: Free parking in the park's lot, located past the main entrance halfway down Ocean Breeze Parkway.
- Accessibility: The park publishes an accessibility page on its official site; check it for current ride and facility accommodations.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Location: 849 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-10.
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