Volcano Island Waterpark

Enjoy daring waterslides, a huge dumping bucket and more at Volcano Island!

Stay cool with waterslides, splash pools and play structures at Volcano Island, an island-themed waterpark in Sterling, Virginia.

Features & Attractions

Get lost in a tropical paradise at Volcano Island Waterpark, Sterling’s favorite place cool off and have fun! Located within Algonkian Regional Park, Volcano Island is loaded with fun features for adults and kids.

Our waterslides offer a pair of riveting rides, including 230 feet of fun on the open slide, or a thrilling 170 foot ride in complete darkness on the closed slide!

A large main pool offers splashing and swimming space for everyone – and includes an awesome tree stump slide – a fast, quick ride that delivers guests into four feet of cool water!

The centerpiece of Volcano Island is a huge play feature that has tube slides, open slides, fountains, squirters, platforms and of course, a giant 500-gallon dumping bucket. Positioned in shallow water, the play feature is great for young and old alike. The shallow area also features a small kiddie slide.

And there’s more! Our splash pad offers water cannons, showers, sprinklers, buckets and more – a great place for the kids and you too. Then there’s our Neos game. Remember the hand held game Simon where you had to mimic the computers sequence?

Well think of that, only on a giant, 10 foot wide scale! It’s a great time when you feel like getting out of the water for a bit. And it’s free.

Our challenging and fun miniature golf course is right next to the waterpark, and offers 18 holes of fun.

Of course your day wouldn’t be complete without food, drinks and more - available at the Paradise Café.

The Paradise Cafe is stocked with all your favorites! Sit outside under the large shade umbrellas and enjoy a great lunch, then head back and cool off under the bucket!

Know Before You Go

While you are enjoying our aquatic facilities, you can feel secure knowing that you are being closely monitored by licensed aquatics staff. “Safety is golden” is the mantra of our staff, who take their jobs seriously and hold the safety of you and your family in the highest regard. They are regularly tested for equipment readiness, situation recognition and professionalism. Swim with care, but do so knowing that our team of guards is ready to assist you should the need arise. Enjoy your day at our waterparks!

To protect the health and safety of our employees and guests, we follow the Center for Disease Control's recommendations.

Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. No one with a fever or symptoms of COVID-19 or known exposure to a COVID-19 case in the prior 14 days, is permitted in the waterpark.

Hours of operation have been adjusted to maximize use. Please check social media or www.novaparks.com for updates about weather closures, capacity, or other changes.

Face coverings should be worn by un-vaccinated guests when entering the waterpark; when in line at food and retail areas, in locker rooms and restrooms, or when 6’ social distance cannot be maintained.

Annual Waterpark Passes are valid this year, but do not guarantee admission when the waterpark is at capacity.

The waterpark and some features may be running at limited capacity due to staffing levels.

If the waterpark is at capacity, you may have to wait in line to re-enter. Admission is not guaranteed based on passholder status or online ticket purchase (where applicable).

Lifeguards are focused on scanning the water, not enforcing mask wearing. If you have a concern, please ask to speak to a manager and discuss your concerns.

WATERPARK RULES & REGULATIONS