| Bringing the whole family on a vacation to | | | | have your chance to enjoy numerous rides and |
| the Lake of the Ozarks can lead to plenty of | | | | attractions. You will be able to partake in |
| good, family fun. There is so much to do and | | | | water rides and traditional rides. Some of |
| see in the area. Many of the activities are | | | | the more popular rides include bumper boats, |
| made for families. Of course, if you are | | | | Naskart, Go Karts on the Turbo Track, and the |
| looking for specific family fun activities or | | | | Bumper Cars. Smaller children will love the |
| events in the Lake area, there are many to | | | | Junior Stock Cars, the Carousel, and the |
| suit families with members of all ages, even | | | | Happy Kangaroo. |
| the most finicky. In short, the Lake of the | | | | |
| Ozarks has family fun for everyone. | | | | Additionally, the Mill Creek Mini-Golf and |
| | | | the Bungee Trampoline are family favorites by |
| The following locations and activities are | | | | both residents and visitors to Lake of the |
| just a brief sampling of all that Osage Beach | | | | Ozarks. |
| and surrounding areas have to offer families | | | | |
| of all shapes and sizes. | | | | Family Fun Parks |
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| Water Parks | | | | There are six family fun parks in the area. |
| | | | One of the most popular parks is Miner Mike's |
| If you are looking to get wet and have a | | | | Family Fun Park. Miner Mike's allows your |
| splashing good time the Lake of the Ozarks | | | | family to enjoy the Runaway Mine Train roller |
| water parks is a great place for family fun. | | | | coaster, the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel, the |
| There are two water parks in the Lake Ozarks | | | | Gold Mine Bumper Cars, and much more. There |
| area. | | | | is also plenty of opportunity to win prizes |
| | | | as you play games of different types. Smaller |
| The first water park, Big Surf Water Park, is | | | | children will love the Miner Maze, which has |
| an outdoor park offering something for | | | | tons of balls, cushions, and connected |
| everyone. You can enjoy a wave pool, trips | | | | tubing. |
| down the space bowl, or a luxurious float | | | | |
| down the river. Babies can enjoy their very | | | | The Lake |
| own tropical splash island and there is an | | | | |
| activity pool for older children. | | | | No discussion of activities is complete |
| | | | without mentioning the Lake itself. With over |
| The second water park, Timber Falls Water | | | | 1100 miles of shoreline and a main channel |
| Park, is an indoor water park located at | | | | running for over 90 miles there is plenty of |
| Tan-Tar-A resort. This water park is modeled | | | | room for boating, fishing, skiing, or tubing. |
| to resemble a three story tree house in the | | | | Anchoring in one of the hundreds of coves to |
| Lake Ozarks wilderness. This amazing tree | | | | enjoy an afternoon of swimming is a favorite |
| house comes complete with buckets, suspension | | | | pastime. Some sit by the lake and just relax, |
| bridges, water blasters, and web crawls. | | | | always a favorite activity. |
| Additionally, a huge water bucket is | | | | |
| constantly turning and drops loads of water | | | | This is just a small sample of all of the |
| on everyone in the tree house every two | | | | family activities visitors can partake in |
| minutes! This park is amazing to look at and | | | | when they travel to Lake of the Ozarks. As |
| equals tons of family fun for everyone. | | | | you can see, this beautiful area has |
| | | | activities indoors and outdoors. From |
| Amusement Parks | | | | sporting events and outdoor activities to |
| | | | cultural events and educational options, |
| The Big Shots Amusement Park is owned by Big | | | | there is plenty to do and see for everyone at |
| Surf Water Park. At this great park you will | | | | Lake of the Ozarks. |