Total attendance at waterparks in the U.S. 2019-2022
Waterparks throughout the U.S.
There are currently over one thousand waterparks within the U.S., most of which identify as stand-alone outdoor waterparks. Some waterparks are part of a larger resort and vary in whether they are indoor or outdoor. Overall, the water park industry in the U.S. was valued at 2.33 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. Moreover, the sector was forecast to grow by about 42 percent in 2022.
Other U.S. amusement parks
Within the U.S. there are many kinds of amusement parks. As of 2021, the most visited amusement park in the U.S. was Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, followed by Disneyland in Anaheim, California. However, from year-to-year different amusement parks gain and lose popularity. Among all amusement parks in the North American country, Six Flags Great Adventure experienced the largest increase in attendance between 2020 and 2021.