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!
Jack Carter Pool (Plano Parks & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: The Jack Carter Pool has all your favorites like the lazy river, several slides, a splash pad, and of course, a pool, but what really sets Jack Carter apart is the Flow Rider Surf Simulator which creates waves perfect for surfing practice!
Plano, TX
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Dove Waterpark (Grapevine Parks & Rec)
Stephanie W. said: Grapevine's seasonal outdoor waterpark features two waterslides, diving board, lily pad crossing, and a completely shaded water playground!
Grapevine, TX
arlingtontx.gov
Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center (City of Arlington)
Stephanie W. said: Randol Mill is a great low-key, low-cost outdoor water park option located in Arlington! It is open seasonally and features big and small slides, a shallow water play structure, and vortex pools. There are shaded pavilions, showers, lounge chairs and snacks available for purchase.
Arlington, TXWet Zone Waterpark (City of Rowlett)
Stephanie W. said: This seasonal outdoor water park is managed by the City of Rowlett, and features a Kiddie Playground, lazy river, water slides, lap pool, volleyball court and more. Special events include Angel Swims, for those with special needs, a Pooch Plunge, and outdoor movie nights!
Rowlett, TXTom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center (Plano Parks & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: Tom Muehlenbeck Center's outdoor waterpark features three huge water slides, a water playground and sprayground, and three separate pools- one perfect for a game of water volleyball (net provided!) and another for tots.
Plano, TXRosemeade Rainforest (Carrollton Texas Parks & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: The Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex features a zero-depth entry pool, water cannons, a 200 foot lazy river, 600 gallon dump bucket, and two 22 foot high water slides!
Carrollton, TX
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Water Works Park (Denton Parks and Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: Water Works Park offers giant slides, toddler slides, indoor slide, lazy river, children's play pool, sand volleyball, cabanas, and more for seasonal outdoor water fun!
NRH2O Family Water Park
Stephanie W. said: Slides are the name of the game at NRH2O! Take a thrilling ride down one of the slides, float the lazy river, and ride the waves in the wave pool. Younger kids will love the water playground!
North Richland Hills, TXSun Valley Aquatic Center (Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department)
Stephanie W. said: The Sun Valley Aquatic Center in Lewisville has a lazy river, two large double loop slides for the older kids, and a tot pool and lily pad splashground for younger kids!
Lewisville, TXCommunity Activity Center Outdoor Water Park (Flower Mound Parks & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: Flower Mound's Summer Water Park attractions include two huge water slides, lazy river, lap pool, children's play area with shallow water and an interactive water feature with a massive dumping bucket!
Flower Mound, TXBahama Beach (Dallas Park & Recreation)
Stephanie W. said: Bahama Beach is overflowing with seasonal outdoor water attractions for kids of all ages! Play for hours at the rain fortress playground with an enormous dumping bucket at the top, race a friend down the four lane mat racing slide, float the lazy river, and more!
Dallas, TXPrimary photo: Photo provided courtesy of Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.
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