Best Water Parks In Texas for 2018
Looking to beat the Texas heat?
This summer, grab your sunscreen and towels and head to a water park for a fun-filled day in the sun. You can plan a trip and explore a new one you haven’t been to before. There is certainly no shortage of water parks in the lone star state, so here is our list of the best water parks in Texas.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
400 N Liberty Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
https://www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels
Named the world’s best water park year after year. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is the original water park resort. With an eclectic resort, and two distinct waterpark experiences with 51 attractions over 70 acres, it’s easy to see why New Braunfels is Schlitterbahn’s flagship location. Tube chutes, rides, tube slides, and pools use spring fed river water that always stays a cool 72 degrees and flows right back into the river.
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is an indoor waterpark in Grand Prairie, TX, showcasing 80,000 sq. ft. of year-round water fun!
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is an incredible 80,000 square foot indoor/outdoor, open year-round waterpark with a beautiful curved, retractable roof. Referred to as a “cruise ship on land,’ there will be something for every member of your family. Eleven waterslides are featured on the waterpark’s slide tower, and three of these slides are ‘first of their kind’ within the waterpark industry. An outdoor wave pool will be sure to excite, as well as birthday parties, private rentals, and events that will be held year-round.
Schlitterbahn Galveston
2109 Lockheed Rd, Galveston, TX 77554
https://www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston/
Your family will be thrilled by the large collection of thrilling water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. Longer rides, more thrilling slides, always free parking, free tubes, and picnics* welcome. Galveston is a great destination for families, friends, large groups to play together. The world’s TALLEST water coaster MASSIV Monster Blaster can be found in Blastenhoff with a wave pool. The Indoor/Convertible section is great for those looking for a break from the sun but still want to enjoy the water.
Schlitterbahn South Padre Island
100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
https://www.schlitterbahn.com/south-padre-island
Schlitterbahn South Padre Island is a water park, beach resort hotel, and indoor waterpark. The beach inspired waterpark features the Transportainment river system that connects nearly every water ride and tube chute in the entire park. With 24 rides, slides, and rivers including an outdoor section, indoor section, resort and casual dining at the Shrimp Haus. Stay on the beach and wake up INSIDE a WATERPARK. The resort hotel offers 221 rooms and suites to accommodate your family vacation. – you can find fun for the whole family to enjoy together.
Hawaiian falls waterparks
Since 2003, when the first waterpark was built, Hawaiian Falls has continued to grow; there are five locations throughout North and Central Texas, all of which are safe for kids of all ages, clean for worry-free adventure, and fun for creating lasting family memories. Play with the kids in the Wave Pool, hang out in the Lazy River as they float by, or watch as they go down their favorite rides like the Pineapple Express.
Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine Indoor Waterpark
100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
https://www.greatwolf.com/grapevine
They feature kid-friendly activities, cabanas, a range of dining options, an adult-friendly wine down service, and more all under one roof. Your stay includes access to the 80,000-sq. ft. water park, kept comfy at 84-degrees year-round and has 15 different water activities such as pools, slides, and lagoons. Access is exclusive to guests for shorter lines and non-stop fun.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in North Texas, offers guests more than 40 rides and attractions. From heart-pounding rides like Typhoon Twister, Tsunami Surge, and Wahoo Racer to thrilling attractions for the little swimmers with Hook’s Lagoon—an interactive water playhouse— or you can just relax in one of our shaded cabanas. The water park has something for everyone!
Wet’n’Wild SplashTown
21300 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77373
https://www.wetnwildsplashtown.com
At 53 acres, Wet ‘n’ Wild SplashTown is Houston’s largest water park. Extensive investment and a Wet ‘n’ Wild rebrand in 2014 brought a huge transformation to the park including a new FlowRider surfing simulator, family raft ride, expanded kids’ area and numerous guest amenities.
SeaWorld Aquatica San Antonio
10500 Sea World Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
https://aquatica.com/san-antonio
Aquatica features three terraced pools, a giant wave pool, meandering rivers and racing rides including a one-of-a-kind family raft ride that goes underwater through a reef filled with stingrays and tropical fish and another ride that sends family rafts up a zero-gravity wall where riders experience weightlessness.
Aquatica is located within SeaWorld San Antonio and guests can now purchase a SeaWorld Silver Pass for $79 which includes free admission to Aquatica.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/attractions/water-park-rides
There’s tons of water slides and lagoons here to enjoy, including a giant Texas-shaped wave pool and the world’s steepest water slide, the Bahama Blaster.
NRH2O
9001 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
NRH2O Family Water Park is North Texas’ favorite family water park, conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth. The park features 8 water slides, a kiddie area, a large wave pool, a large lagoon-like play area, and a lazy river. Be sure to check out the events for Dive-In Movies, fireworks, and much more!
The WaterPark At The Villages
18270 Singing Wood Ln Flint, Texas
http://www.waterparkatthevillages.com
The water park features a lazy river, waterslides, a wave pool and many other attractions. The Waterpark at Villages Resort offers 25,000 square feet of fun for the entire family, making it one of the largest in Texas. And the 19,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed recreational area is climate-controlled for year-round fun, with a retractable roof that allows for open-air excitement in the summer. The waterpark, which first opened its doors in January 2008, is located on the grounds of Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Villages Resort. This family playground is a prime Texas vacation destination, featuring spacious villas and fun-filled amenities and spanning nearly 3,000 acres among the woods along Lake Palestine.
Splash Kingdom Waterpark
18814, I-20, Canton, TX 75103
http://www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com
Splash Kingdom water parks boast a 17,000 sq ft wave pool, a 900 ft lazy river, tube slides, body slides, a body bowl slide, a 7,000 sq ft children’s pool featuring a play structure with slides surrounded by interactive water toys, a food and beverage facility, cabanas for rental, and pavilions for private parties and events. At the Canton location, the year round Family Entertainment Center (Party Castle) includes an indoor 3D glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, outdoor laser tag, create-a-friend stuffed animal experience, a two-story bounce slide, temporary airbrush tattoos, an arcade room, party rooms, a retail shop, and snack bar.
Typhoon Texas – Katy & Austin
555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494
18500 TX-130 North Service Road, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Experience the thrills of waterslides, floating on the lazy river, live entertainment at their Texas-sized wavepool, and real Texas BBQ smoked daily. Located next to Katy Mills Mall.
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
1006, 702 E Port Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
The 3-story and 6-story waterslides, Momentum, Storm Chaser and Cat5, are sure to give everyone a thrill. The Gulf Stream, the winding lazy river, provides guests with a relaxing escape from the summer heat. Captain Kid’s Cove provides the little ones with a stimulating atmosphere. The cove is complete with Hurricane Alley Waterpark’s own kid-sized aircraft carrier, the USS Dusty, complete with cannons and waterslides. The Storm Surge, the 12,000sqft wave pool, and Riptide Hideaway Bar for the adults, are sure to wash away your worries.
Pirate’s Bay Water Park
5300 E Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
The highlight of the park is an exciting surfing machine that allows children to practice riding the waves in front of an audience, but other features include two waterslide towers, a climbing wall, a lazy river, and a splash park with a pirate’s head dumping bucket. Movie nights are held in the wave pool every Thursday night during the summer, and half-price admission is offered after 4pm between Monday and Thursday.
