“Today’s water park attractions are far more thrilling and diverse than they were just a few decades ago. In fact, the best water parks in the U.S. feature everything from towering slides and water coasters to sandy spots and lazy rivers.” While there are several great water parks nearby, two (somewhat nearby) have made U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 28 Best Water Parks in the U.S.

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Water Country USA, touted as the Mid-Atlantic’s largest outdoor water park (and the largest water park in Virginia), is located in York County, Virginia, near Williamsburg (176 Water Country Pkwy.). The water park offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions. The park turns 40 years old this summer and is a popular destination for many nearby, as it’s approximately 150 miles south of D.C. and about 2.5 hours away.

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The Frederick Keys will host “Wrestling Night” on Friday, July 26, featuring WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018, Jarrett has held championships in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), World Championship Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action, and currently competes for All Elite Wrestling.

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The Frederick Police Department has announced that it will be appearing on the television series “On Patrol: Live” starting Friday, July 12. “On Patrol: Live” is a reality television series, similar to COPS, that airs live broadcasts of police officers while on duty.

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The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 10:

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