Guide: Midwest waterparks to visit this Summer

It’s official, summer is here.

And it’s time to cool things down and wear those kids out! From the biggest in the US to the best-value, we’ve got a list of the best waterparks in the Midwest. No matter what you and your family are looking for in summer fun, there’s something for you.

Mom and kid at waterpark

Our MUST-VISIT Waterpark of 2024

If you’re in the Louisville area, plan a trip to Kentucky Kingdom’s Hurricane Bay! You’ll have a splash-tastic time in the 750,000-gallon wave pool, zooming down the Plummet Summit or the Wikiwiki Wai water slide, or getting drenched in the Splash Zone, the interactive, four-level water playground. Plus, they have cabana rentals and plenty of munchies to keep everyone fueled for a day of non-stop fun in the sun.


Record-Breaking Waterparks

Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, WI

VOTED #1 BEST INDOOR WATERPARK BY USA TODAY

Noah's Ark Waterpark, Wisconsin Dells, WI
BIGGEST WATERPARK IN THE US

 

New in 2024: America’s Tallest Waterslide!

Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime on America's tallest waterslide, "The Fall" on The Rise of Icarus opening this summer at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, WI! Standing a whopping 145 feet tall and packed with five heart-pounding body slides, “The Fall” will give you and your crew the ultimate rush.

And hey, that's not all – their new outdoor waterpark expansion includes the Icaria Splash 'n Slide, a playful 12,000-square-foot kiddie area with 10 slides, water features, and a wading pool, so your little ones can join in on the water fun too. They've got all the goodies like air-conditioned cabanas, a chill bar, tasty treats at the concession area, and more.

Located in the "Waterpark Capital of the World," Mt. Olympus indoor waterpark was established in Wisconsin Dells, which is home to the largest concentration of outdoor and indoor waterparks in the world.

Splashin' Safari at Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN

WORLD'S LARGEST WATER COASTER (CERTIFIED BY GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS)

Oceans of Fun, Kansas City, MO

BIGGEST WATERPARK IN THE MIDWEST

Silver Dollar City's White Water Waterpark, Branson, MO

VOTED ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST OUTDOOR WATERPARKS BY USA TODAY



Our Indiana Faves

CCPR’s Monon Community Center Waterpark, Carmel, IN

FIND A LAZY RIVER, WATER SLIDES, SPLASH PADS, AND MORE

Indiana Beach, Monticello, IN

OPENED IN 1926 AND RECENTLY RENOVATED FOR ADDED THRILLS

Pine Lake Waterpark, Berne, Indiana

ENTRY IS ONLY $9 FOR ADULTS & $7 FOR CHILDREN 4-9

Sid and Lois Eskenazi Waterpark at the JCC, Indianapolis, IN

BOASTS MORE THEN 71,000 SQUARE FEET OF OUTDOOR WATERPARK FUN

Splash Island, Plainfield, IN

A TROPICAL-THEMED PARK WITH SIX WATERSLIDES, SPLASH PAD, CABANA RENTALS, AND MORE

kid jumping into pool to her mom

Double the Fun! Waterparks inside our FAVE amusement parks

Cedar Point’s Cedar Point Shores, Sandusky, OH

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Eureka, MO

FOR AN ADDITIONAL $7, YOU CAN ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS

Wildwater Adventure, Muskegon, MI

INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET TO MICHIGAN’S ADVENTURE AMUSEMENT PARK

CityMom playing in the pool with daughter

Honorable Mentions

Great Wolf Lodge

7 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST

Raging Waves, Yorkville, IL

LARGEST WATER PARK IN ILLINOIS

Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

4 INDOOR AND 4 OUTDOOR WATERPARKS

Zoombezi Bay, Columbus, OH

LOCATED INSIDE THE COLUMBUS ZOO


So, what do you think, have we found all the best waterparks in the Midwest? Or did we miss your favorite? Let us know!

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