Reston's Best Parks: Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole [VIDEO]

It's summertime, which means it's time for outdoor fun. But where are the best places to go in Reston for your summer fun needs? We're highlighting the best the area has to offer when it comes to public parks.

There are few things better to do on a hot summer's day than splash around all day, and the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive may be the best place to do that in the whole region.

"This family water park captures the excitement of the Old West's Gold Rush with attractions tailored for all ages," the website states. "The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole offers more than an acre of slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables and an interactive water playground. Careen off covered wagons, float on wild animals and dash through showers tipped from water-filled ore carts. The activity pool is encircled by Rattlesnake River, a 725 foot lazy river you can enjoy a relaxing float as the current gently nudges you along."

Pete's Peak towers over the park, and slides of various sizes and intensity levels stick out from the mountain. You can slide down Big Pete, Little Pete or Prospectors Plummet.

"There's something here for everyone. Tenderfoot Pond, with its pint-sized slide and gentle bubblers, gives toddlers a perfect place for water play," the site adds. "Children will delight at the never-ending bubblers and spray fountains in Boomtown, a multi-level water playground, along with the interactive slides and additional interactive features in the tot spray pad area! The more adventurous can test their skills on Box Canyon Crossing, the log walk obstacle course. Teenagers can join a game of water volleyball or enjoy the thrill of Prospectors Plummet, and everyone will enjoy going with the flow in a tube on Rattlesnake River."

Tickets are $15.95 for anyone over 4 feet tall on weekends and holidays ($14.85 every other day), and $12.25 for people under 4 feet tall. Children 2 years old and younger get in free. A season pass costs $105 for a single, $184 for a family of two and $58 for each household member after that.