Plastic bags and peanut butter, for instance, can come in handy. So can hydrocortisone cream. Waterpark veterans all have their personal "must take" items that make a trip easier, cheaper and safer..
Plan for Safety at the Waterpark
The following items will increase the chances of having fun safely
- Water Socks. The lightweight foot coverings, available in big box discount stores and sports supply stores, offer foot protection and increased traction on the waterpark's floor. They are the only kind of shoe that can be worn in the water.
- Goggles. Often, the combination of warm temperatures at an indoor waterpark, combined with high levels of chlorine, can be extremely irritating, especially to those who tend to have naturally dry eyes. Wearing goggles may mean the difference between having to leave the water early, or having hours of more fun.
- One piece bathing suits. Two pieces have a tendency to slip and slide in a vigorous ride
- Waterproof bandages. A cut anywhere on the body should be completely covered, to prevent the possibility of staph infection.
- Topical antibiotic cream. Cuts and scrapes that happen at the waterpark.
- Over the counter cortisone cream. Although waterparks routinely advise swimmers to completely rinse off after leaving the water, some people skip that step. Later, they pay the price with a rash, or otherwise irritated skin. Topical cortisone cream, applied as directed, can provide quick relief.
- Sunscreen. Even at an indoor park, swimmers can get sun exposure because of liberal use of skylights
Packing to Save Money
Many waterpark hotels offer a mini-refrigerator. Smart families use them, to reduce the often astronomical costs of food in the waterpark or at the waterpark restaurants.
Some good items to take for quick snacks or mini-meal are foods that contain protein, as they tend to promote fullness longer than chips or cookies. Some choices are hardboiled eggs; cheese sticks; peanut butter in mini containers, plastic bottles for water; individual cartons of milk that require no refrigeration. Along with the food, pack napkins, plastic utensils, a cheap tablecloth to spread on the floor or bedspread, a small bottle of dishwashing liquid, and a small sponge.
Some Easily Overlooked Items to Pack
Zippered plastic bags, in a variety of sizes, will come in handy. The bags will be used to pack up wet bathing suits, protect a camera and or cell phone from getting splashed at the waterpark, and a dozen other uses that will arise.
Although most indoor waterparks providetowels, it's a good idea to take some beach towels. Invariably, the hotel room will not provide enough towels each day to for each family member to take repeated trips to swim, bathe, and swim again, all in one day. It's no fun trying to dry off with a already damp towel.
It's also a very good idea to pack a couple of rolls ofquarters, as many indoor water parks have storage lockers that can be rented at the pools. While concession staff will provide change, they may run out.
Wallets Don't Belong in a Waterpark
Finally, waterpark visitors will want to pack – or plan to buy – a beach safe container on a nylon necklace or keychain. This is an ideal way to store a room key card and a few dollars while in the water. The containers are available at stores where swimming supplies are sold, at dollar stores during warm weather and online.
There's no need to learn by trial and error what to take to a waterpark. Instead, pack what the veterans take to reduce the chance of accidents and to save money.
Sources:
Wisconsin Dells Waterparks
WeJustGotBack.com
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