Rock River Rapids- Derby

As the largest suburb of Wichita, Derby is an easy mini vacation for anyone in Kansas. Derby’s Rock River Rapids is a must for your summer bucket list. Don’t forget to purchase your Splash Across Kansas card for your visit to Derby’s awesome aquatic park.

Rock River Rapids is a full service aquatic park with concessions, lockers, a bathhouse and gift counter. There are numerous areas at the park liberally equipped with lounge chairs for relaxing. Take a raft ride with a friend or kick up with a ride down one of the slides! Derby Recreation Commission has added a New GREEEN SLIDE this year. (See photo below.) The park also has a lap pool, a lazy river and a zero depth pool for the younger visitors.

Plan your visit to Rock River Rapids around other events going on in Derby. Consider splashing the day away and then attending the 10th Annual Smoke on the Plains: Derby BBQ and Music Fest which runs June 10th-12th. The BBQ and Music Fest is free for the entire family. Proceeds from the event benefit the McConnell AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center. Click here for a complete list of Derby Recreation Commission’s summer events.