11 Awesome Water Parks for Indiana Kids and Families

It’s that time of year again! The sun is shining and the temperature is rising. That’s why we’re looking for the best water parks to keep you and your kids splishin’ and splashin’ all summer long.

The Best Waterparks in Indiana

The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center

Carmel, IN
The Waterpark at Monon Community Center is a great way to get wet and have a blast this summer! Rent a cabana for your family or 6-8 of your closest friends and enjoy the adjustable radio controls, ceiling fan, and cushioned chaise lounge chairs.

Known for its unique FlowRider surfing experience and The Wall, you can also enjoy the Lazy River, Plunge Slide, Adventure Slides, Kiddie Pool, and Lap/Activity Pool. Check out all the amenities here. You can get annual or monthly memberships or a day pass.

Deep River Waterpark

Crown Point, IN
An undeniably thrilling water park experience is sure to be found at Deep River Waterpark. This park has been one of the most SPLASHtastic waterparks in Indiana for the past 25 seasons. You can rent a private cabana for up to 12 people or a gazebo or large shelter for even more people to enjoy! Slide down their many body and tube slide attractions including the Dragon Speed Slides and The Storm, or float on down the Bayou River or Rip Tide Wave Pool!

If you want to see more before you go, check out the park map or take an interactive tour. (They even have ice skating on the Plaza in the winter). Parking is FREE and you can even bring your own cooler into the park. You can check out their rate schedule and info here or see if their offers for discount and group rates.

Big Splash Adventure

French Lick, IN
This 40,000 square foot indoor water park even has a retractable roof so you can enjoy the fun all year round! Connected to a resort to let you play in the park then stay the night and do it all over again the next day! They also have special birthday party packages!

Featuring Buccaneer Bay’s ten platforms and 50 interactive play features, along with tube and body slides, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained all day long! When they’re ready to get out of the water, check out the Treasure Chest Arcade and eat at one of the multiple dining options on site. If you’re planning your trip, be sure to check out the water park operating hours here.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Santa Claus, IN
Holiday World is appropriately located in Santa Claus, Indiana. For one price, you gain admission to the theme park as well as the Splashin’ Safari water park. This park boasts the World’s #1 Water Park Ride in Wildebeest, as well as the #2 Water Park Ride in Mammoth as reported in Amusement Today magazine in 2018.

Wildebeest is an exhilarating 4-person ride covering one-third of a mile and lasting an incredible two-and-a-half minutes (and it’s not even the longest ride at the park, which happens to also be the longest in the world, Mammoth). Slide down together as a family on oversized tubes on the Watubee or Bakuli rides, along with all the usual single tube slides, lazy river and wave pools you’d expect.

When you get hungry, check out the themed dining options such as having Thanksgiving dinner at Plymouth Rock Cafe or grab some sweet treats at Mrs. Klaus’ Kitchen among others. Holiday World was also voted the Cleanest Park in the nation in 2018.

Splash Island

Plainfield, IN
Splash Island is a family-fun tropical-themed water park located just southwest of Indianapolis. With plenty of attractions, including 3 water slides and an interactive play area for kids of all ages, there’s plenty of fun things to keep your family soaking up the fun all day long.

Drift down the 900-foot long Leisure River with an optional detour through a rock waterfall and coconut tip buckets. And for all you basketball enthusiasts, there’s even a water basketball court in the middle of the park! For more information on their hours and fees check here. And remember the Indoor Aquatic Center is open all year round!

Marion Splash House

Marion, IN
Offering a simple and clean design including two racer slides and a big flush slide, the Marion Splash House is a family-friendly park at affordable prices. Cabana rentals are available and you can buy food at the convenient concession stands. Open from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day each year. FREE for children 2 and under.

Pine Lake Waterpark

Berne, IN
Pine Lake has an interesting history. For 60 years, it has been known as the place to gather to swim in the Berne area. It is a natural lake with fish and typical lake life present. Thrill seekers will love the unique attractions such as the 30-foot jump into the lake, but only for a limited time each day, usually about 1 hour from 3-4pm.

This may not be the flashiest of water parks on the list, but it is distinctive and one of the more affordable options, which continues to be part of the mantra of the park. Pine Lake also includes slides, a tower, and paddleboats. It’s also surrounded by beachfront so you can sit back, rest, and enjoy the warm weather.

Indiana Beach

Monticello, IN
Indiana Beach is a theme park with an included water park featuring 6 of the Midwest’s largest and craziest water slides. While the amusement park is the main attraction, don’t miss out on the Ideal Water Park located inside Indiana Beach. Try the Big Flush for a unique ride with wild twists and dark black tunnels as you weave your way through the epic ride.

Younger kids can enjoy the Splash Bash located right next to Sandy Beach, with its fun-zone fountains, waterfalls, and splashes. There’s also a place to lay-out on the sand and soak in the rays, or swim in the connected beach pool. With 17 dining options, you won’t run out of delicious food the enjoy as you walk around the park. Indiana Beach offers lodging options such as the Indiana Beach Boardwalk resort which is just a short walk from the park. You can also reserve cabins and townhouses there as well!

Freedom Springs Aquatics Park

Greenwood, IN
A true aquatic destination, Freedom Springs Aquatics park has a wide range of activities that take place at the park. Of course there are tall water slides with their twists and turns, a lazy river, and private cabanas. For families of toddlers, there is a TOTswim that takes place every Monday in August with a “Half Price Splashy Hour” just for kids.

If you live in the area and your kids need to learn how to swim, you can sign them up forswim lessons. They even have a Puppy POOLooza for the furry family members of the canine variety to have a chance to play in the water.

Seashore Water Park

Lebanon, IN
Seashore Water Park in Lebanon packs a lot of playing-power into a small area. The park hosts a wave pool, two thrilling open water slides, and a lazy river and all at a very low price. There is a fun play area for younger children to get wet and splash around at their speed as well. If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing day this summer, this is definitely a place to check out. All in all this is one of the best local water parks and is worth a short drive if you live nearby.

Tropicanoe Cove

Lafayette, IN
If you’re looking for a simple, local water park to have some cool summertime fun this is the place. Take a ride down their spiraling tube slide named the Banana Peel along with a leisurely drift down Cattail Crik. Set up a picnic on the lawn and enjoy the summer day.

Take advantage of their special event days for discounted rates and other fun events you can look forward to at the Cove. If your kids are 12 years or older, you can even get some exercise together with water walking in the lazy river. They also have “Wet Wednesday Family Nights” where ticket prices are deeply discounted.

That wraps up the list of the best water parks in Indiana. Comment and share below if you appreciated the information!

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