26 Dallas Area Water Parks (What Parents Think)
We're collecting tips & reviews for the best water parks in Dallas-Fort Worth and within a reasonable drive, so you know what to expect when you visit with your kids.
From lazy rivers to pulse-racing thrill rides to little kid splash pads, these DFW waterparks offer fun in the sun for everyone in the family. Remember indoor waterparks for a year round option, too, and destination-worthy water parks for an epic vacation.
If you've visited any Dallas and Fort Worth water parks, give your favorites a "like" and leave a review to share your tips with fellow parents!
Burger's Lake
christadiserio said: Burger's Lake is a one-acre, spring-fed lake surrounded by a 30-acre park featuring slides, diving boards and a trapeze that kids can swing on into the lake! There are two sandy beach areas, hundreds of picnic areas, charcoal grills, and lifeguards on duty.
Fort Worth, TXKing Spa & Waterpark
Vanessa M. said: King Spa & Waterpark is a unique Korean spa experience that caters to the whole family. They offer many adult amenities including massages, steam rooms, body scrubs, and more. They also provide a fun indoor water park and movie theater for families to enjoy. The water park has a waterslide, play features, and lazy river.
Dallas, TXEpic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Vanessa M. said: Epic Waters is indeed most epic! Their large, jaw-dropping indoor facility is home to a slew of intense waterslides, along with swimming pools, the longest lazy river in Texas, and designated kids play areas that make Epic Waters a must-see water park for the entire family.
Grand Prairie, TXGreat Wolf Lodge
Vanessa M. said: The water park at Great Wolf Lodge is impressive! The waterslides include the massive Howlin' Tornado, the heart-stopping Coyote Canyon which has a four story drop, Crooked Creek lazy river, mini waterslides and play structure for young children, a wave pool, and many more fun attractions. Dining and shopping are also on site.
Grapevine, TXThe Keller Pointe
Stephanie W. said: The Keller Pointe is a unique water facility with both outdoor and indoor slides and pools, making it the perfect place to splash any time of year! The indoor pool area is open year round and features a swimming pool with three lanes for swimming laps, a kid pool with a play area, a lazy river with a vortex, and a giant water slide. The seasonal outdoor pool features a splash pad, water playground, a lazy river, vortexes, and water slides.
Keller, TXApex Centre (McKinney Parks & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: McKinney's Apex Centre has a large indoor aquatic center, perfect for colder or rainy days! The Indoor Leisure Pool has three lanes, ranges from zero-depth to 4 feet deep, a lazy river, kiddie playground, and flume slide. And, once summer rolls around, you can head over to their outdoor water park to enjoy the zero depth entry kiddie pool and water playground, lazy river, water slides, and water basketball hoop!
McKinney, TXSix Flags Hurricane Harbor
Stephanie W. said: Hurricane Harbor is open seasonally, and offers 50 acres of unique slides and outdoor water attractions for thrill-seekers and tots alike! Take a 7-story free-fall on the Dive Bomber, relax on the Lazy River, or race to the finish line on the Wahoo Racer!
Arlington, TXWaterpark at the Villages (Holiday Inn Club Vacations Villages Resort)
Sarah D. said: WaterPark at The Villages is a 19,000-square-foot indoor water park attached to a condominium complex called “The Villages.” Seated along the shores of Lake Palestine, the water park features multiple attractions including water slides, a children’s play area, and a wave pool. And Waterpark at the Villages has family-friendly pricing including free admission for children under 36 inches!
Flint, TXSplash Dayz Waterpark
Shila said: From the Lazy Dayz River to the Atomic Wedgiez Slide, Splash Dayz features summer water attractions for the whole family!
White Settlement, TXHydrous Aqua Park
Shila said: Hydrous Wake Park's Aqua Park is a giant floating playground on the water that opens each summer in Little Elm and Allen! You'll find inflatable slides, climbing walls, balance beams, jungle gyms and more floating atop the lake.
Little Elm, TXHawaiian Falls
Stephanie W. said: With water park locations around Dallas, Hawaiian Falls Water Park has state-of-the-art water rides and interactive attractions open seasonally during the summer months, including an obstacle course, dueling multi tube racer slides, thrilling slides (some in complete darkness!), wave pool, lazy river, and aqua play structures!
Roanoke, TXFrog Pond Water Park (Farmers Branch Aquatic Center)
Shila said: The Frog Pond invites thrill seekers to experience its 30-foot slide tower and 2 slippery and swirly body slides! The water park also has a lagoon pool, 500-foot lazy river, and an ankle-deep activity pool with a 350-gallon dumping bucket!
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Splash Kingdom Waterparks
Stephanie W. said: With several locations open seasonally near Dallas, Splash Kingdom has thrilling water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and water playgrounds!
Weatherford, TXFrisco Water Park (Frisco Parks & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: Float Frisco Water Park's lazy river, take a dip in the Lagoon, race a friend on The Preston Plunge, take a thrilling ride on The Pipeline and The Green Gusher, or cool off at the interactive playground with over 85 water spray elements.
Frisco, TXWhoaZone at Grapevine
Sarah D. said: WhoaZone, a floating waterpark on Grapevine Lake, uses a state-of-the-art aqua waterpark to deliver splash-tastic fun on the lake every summer! With an array of water attractions including slides, obstacle courses, and trampolines, WhoaZone makes a day at the lake a fun-filled water adventure!
Grapevine, TXPrimary photo: Photo provided courtesy of Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.
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