Every summer, fun seekers flock to America’s amusement parks and play centers for thrills and good ol’ fashioned family entertainment. Our homeowners, whether they call Phoenix home or own homes in Houston, the Bay Area, Sacramento, So Cal, or any of our other locations, are no exception. Fortunately, Taylor Morrison communities are often located near one or more fun centers.
Here’s a quick guide to some fun places to spend a summer day, all near one of our communities.
PHOENIX
Castles N Coasters – This approximately 10-acre amusement center includes four outdoor 18-hole miniature golf courses as well as rides and a video game arcade.
Close to: Reserve at Fireside in Norterra. Also easy to get to from all of our Phoenix communities.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
California’s Great America – The only northern California amusement park with its own water park.
Close to: Willow in Sunnyvale.
Raging Waters San Jose – Northern California’s largest water park includes over a million gallons of water attractions and 23 acres of fun for the family.
Close to: Hamilton Court is coming soon to San Jose!
SACRAMENTO
Fairy Tale Town – Feed your children’s imagination while they play with 25 nursery rhyme and fairytale-themed playsets, friendly farm animals and more.
Funderland Amusement Park – Let the little ones have a blast at this two-acre park with nine kid-sized amusement rides, photo opps, a concession stand and more.
Close to: Viana at Madeira East in Elk Grove
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park – Banish the summer boredom blues at the world’s first indoor trampoline park—programs for kids of all ages and adults.
Close to: Villagio at Stone Point
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Disneyland Park – Put on some mouse ears and experience the Disney-themed rides, exhibits and entertainment that have made visitors happy for generations.
Close to: Palisades at Vista del Verde
Sky High Sports – Free bounce or join in organized activities like trampoline dodge ball at this unique fun center where even the walls are trampolines.
Close to: Level 1 – Coming soon, models open!
Raging Waters San Dimas – Reserve a shady cabana for the family at California’s largest waterpark, which features wave pools, water slides and plenty of water-themed attractions.
Close to: Citrus Glen in Claremont
DENVER
Bay Aquatic Park – Children 3 and under with a paying adult are free at this popular small Broomfield center with water slides and an aquatic playground.
Close to: Skyestone in Broomfield
FORT MYERS/NAPLES
Zoomers Amusement Park – You name it, Zoomers probably has it, with go-karts, miniature golf, miniature bowling, midway rides, rollercoaster, bumper boats and tilt-a-whirl.
Close to: Tortuga
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon – Pure pool fun, including water slides, water fall, pool playground for kids five to 12 years.
Close to: Esplanade Golf and Country Club of Naples
JACKSONVILLE
Adventure Landing – Besides offering an array of attractions, including miniature golf, laser tag, a roller coaster, batting cages, arcade, go-karts, this park offers events and group outings.
Close to: Kindlewood
ORLANDO
Sea World Orlando – Great rides, fun shows with aquatic animals, inspiring exhibits to be enjoyed at this marine-life based zoological park.
Close to: Sawgrass
Walt Disney World Resort – Disney-themed rides and water parks are complemented with a spa, dining, golf, tennis, fishing, rock climbing, water-skiing – you can even get married here.
Close to: Overlook at Hamlin
SARASOTA
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium – World-class marine scientists open their non-profit facility to the public to educate and entertain.
Close to: Esplanade by Siesta Key
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf – Play miniature golf amid rushing waters, caves, waterfalls and tropical terrain, and be sure to feed the alligators at Smugglers Cove.
Close to: Arbor Reserve
TAMPA
Busch Gardens Tampa – The whole family will enjoy a staggering number of attractions, including thrilling roller coasters, family-friendly shows, and state-of-the-art animal habitats.
Close to: Tuscany at Tampa Palms
AUSTIN
Shore Club Volente Beach – This water park and restaurant features Adult Nights with live music a throughout the summer.
Close to: Lakeview at Steiner Ranch
HOUSTON
Sky High Sports – Trampoline floors and walls keep visitors bouncing and a special court is set aside for little jumpers.
