There's nothing like splashing around in cool water on a hot summer day. Whether you're a kid or a grown up, there are plenty of places to get wet and wild in Missoula. Here is a guide to some of our city's top water attractions:

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    Splash Montana


    Located just south of Sentinel High School on Bancroft Street, Splash Montana is one of Missoula's most popular summer hotspots. It features three awesome three-story water slides, a small slide for young children, spray fountains, a lazy river float-way, floating play structures and "The Lake" - an Olympic-sized pool with 50-meter and 25-yard lap lanes.


    Photo courtesy of SROA SHARC/Flickr
    Photo courtesy of SROA SHARC/Flickr
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  • 2

    Brennan's Wave


    A favorite practice spot for local kayakers, this man-made wave doubles as a natural waterslide for those floating the Clark Fork on tubes and rafts. And since it's conveniently located right in front of Caras Park and the Riverfront Trail, you can climb ashore, walk back a few yards, and relive the fun over and over again.

    Photo courtesy of jshontz/Flickr
    Photo courtesy of jshontz/Flickr
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  • 3

    The beach in East Missoula


    The small strip of sandy shoreline across from Sha-Ron fishing access is probably the closest thing to a real beach in the Missoula area. A fence installed by private land owners a couple of years ago significantly reduced the amount of beach space available for public use, but it's still a pretty busy place on a hot day.

    Photo courtesy of Katie@!/Flickr
    Photo courtesy of Katie@!/Flickr
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    Public park splash decks


    Several Missoula parks operate splash decks during the summer months, including Bonner Park, Franklin Park, Marilyn Park and Westside Park. They were created for kids, but I just can't pass up the opportunity to run through one of these after a long run on a hot summer day.

    Photo courtesy of Editor B/Flickr
    Photo courtesy of Editor B/Flickr
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    Your own backyard

    From sprinklers to Slip 'n Slides, there are plenty of options for home-based water fun. All you need is a hose and a few good friends, and you've got a party.

    Photo courtesy of David Boyle in DC/Flickr
    Photo courtesy of David Boyle in DC/Flickr
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