Make a splash this summer at the DFW area’s many exciting waterparks! Whether you’re trying to chill or get your thrills, the area is home to a wonderful array of aquatic amusement parks fit with all kinds of slides, rides, and poolside action. Check out our article below for the best waterparks in DFW!
1. Hurricane Harbor Arlington
Home to the premier waterpark of North Texas, Hurricane Harbor Arlington is an aquatic destination spanning 50 acres across Six Flags Over Texas. Here, summer-lovers can find over 40 thrilling rides, including the six-story Geronimo and Wahoo Racer – the largest mat-racer in the world –on top of countless others.
Furthermore, the venue features a variety of family-friendly fun zones for the little ones, as well as a lazy river, one-million-gallon Surf Lagoon wave pool, tubing, and more. Plus, this year the venue has debuted Splash Island, a 58,000-square-foot coastal splashpad!
One-day tickets are priced around $35–$42.
1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
2. Hawaiian Waters Garland
Formerly known as Hawaiian Falls Garland, Hawaiian Waters is a tropical paradise inside Cecil Winters Park in Garland. Here, visitors can enjoy an array of aquatic fun from the more thrilling Hawaiian Halfpipe and Pineapple Plunge to the more relaxed lazy river, OahuBay Wave Pool, and Honolulu Bay splash zone. The venue also hosts special Adult-Only Nights on select dates as well as luas, dive-in movies, foam parties, and more!
Tickets range from $20.99 – $39.99.
4550 N Garland Ave.
3. Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Open year-round, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is a sprawling 80,000-square-foot indoor waterpark in Grand Prairie. The waterpark has consistently placed among the best waterparks in the country by USA Today.
Equipped with an epic retractable vault-glass roof, the venue features 12 water slides including the nation’s tallest indoor water loop, the Lasso Loop.
Additionally, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark also houses the state’s largest indoor action river, a surf simulator, and al fresco wave pool. For the kiddos, the venue also features a splash fort, slides, swimming hole – plus water basketball – on top of a 40,000-square-foot arcade.
$44-$59 for daily passes.
2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
4. Bahama Beach Waterpark
Known as Dallas’ family waterpark, Bahama Beach Waterpark is a beloved aquatic amusement center filled with rides, slides, and relaxation opportunities. Featured attractions include its vertical Boomerango ride, Bermuda Triangle slide series, and Coconut Cove interactive water fort playground.
The venue is also equipped with a pool, splashpad, and lazy river. Concessions are available on-site, where visitors can dine on an assortment of hot dogs, pizza, hamburgers, funnel cakes, and more.
Tickets range from $15 – $18 for adults.
1895 Campfire Cir., Dallas, TX 75232
5. JadeWaters Resort Pool
Enjoy zip lines, water slides, and more thrills and chills at JadeWaters Resort Pool. Tucked in Hilton Anatole’s seven-acre sculpture park, JadeWaters Resort Pool has something for everyone; whether your idea of fun is super slides, or drifting along a lazy river, JadeWaters is your spot.
With day passes available to non-guests of the Hilton, JadeWaters also features an adults-only Leisure Cove Pool equipped with a swim-up bar, hot tub, and in-pool seating.
True to its resort-style setting, the venue also features an array of cabanas, daybeds, and family alcoves available for rent as well as poolside dining.
2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
6. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Grapevine
Great Wolf Lodge, located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, is a sprawling family resort packed with all-ages entertainment.
At the heart of the resort is an 80,000-square-foot indoor water park, kept at a breezy 84 degrees year-round. It offers everything from high-speed water slides and relaxing lazy rivers to bubbling hot tubs and splash zones for younger kids.
Guests can stay in cozy, cabin-inspired suites and enjoy a wide range of attractions beyond the water, including a lively arcade, an indoor ropes course, a Build-A-Bear Workshop, and the recently added Topgolf-powered gaming lounge known as The Grounds.
100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
7. NRH20 Family Water Park
NRH20 Family Water Park in North Richland Hills was the state’s first municipal water park. Was began in 1995 as a park with a couple slides, wading pool, and river, is now a sprawling 17-acre aquatic amusement park packed with 23 exciting attractions.
Having received numerous accolades, the DFW-area waterpark features multiple rides ranging from the more thrilling to the more vacation-mode chilling.
Throughout the park, NRH20 offers a variety of bungalows, cabanas, and lounges to chill-ify your stay. Numerous dining options are also available offering everything from nachos to pizza, frozen drinks, and veggie burgers. Alcohol is not sold, nor permitted in the park.
9001 Blvd 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, United States
8. Wet Zone Waterpark
Recently reopened after a year of renovations, Wet Zone Waterpark in Rowlett is back and better than ever. The beloved community waterpark is home to a colorful array of slides, 25-foot lap pool, and lazy river. Furthermore, the park is also a favorite for its “Flick & Float” movie nights and other special events.
Prices for admission are $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents.
400 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
9. Pirates’ Cove Fun Zone
Set sail on the seas of the Pirates’ Cove Fun Zone in Burleson, TX. Located about 20 miles south of Fort Worth, the pirate-themed waterpark features 11 water slides, three beach-style pools, and a 750-foot lazy river.
Furthermore, the waterpark features pirate-themed play structures, an arcade, ropes course, vertical plank climbing wall, as well as a Hologate VR arena. The venue also features a variety of dining establishments on-site.
Admission priced around $20.99 – $28.99.
2461 S Burleson Blvd, Burleson, TX 76029
10. Frisco Waterpark
Frisco Waterpark is a fun and affordable gem of a waterpark located at 5828 Nancy Jane Ln. While you won’t find the wild assortment of thrill rides as you would for larger parks, Friso Waterpark does feature the 45-foot Preston Plunge mat racer slide and The Pipeline & Green Gusher slide as well as a lazy river, splash station, and treehouse.
Frisco Waterpark is also home to The Lagoon, an expansive pool designed for relaxation. The venue does include a snack bar with concessions available at good prices. If it doesn’t do it for you, visitors can bring their own food. Alcohol is not sold on-site.
Day passes priced at $13 for adults, $11 for youth between the ages of 3 and 17.
5828 Nancy Jane Ln, Frisco, TX 75035