Houston Waterparks Reopen For The Season This May For Early Summer Fun

Make the most of the season at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Katy. This popular destination features an impressive lineup of 33 slides, offering everything from seven-story drops to complex, looping descents.

Beyond the high-energy attractions, the park provides a well-rounded experience with a large wave pool, a relaxing lazy river, and dedicated splash areas for younger children.

Any Day Tickets are priced at $54.99.

Operating since 1984, this 48-acre park features a dense collection of aquatic attractions. With everything from steep slides and fast-paced rides to relaxing wave pools and lazy rivers, it offers a well-rounded mix of water activities for all ages.

Day passes are presently available for $25.

Experience a quintessential Texas summer tradition at Big Rivers Waterpark, home to Houston’s longest lazy river and an array of thrilling water attractions. From ziplines to rock climbing and gentle rides for kids, there’s something for everyone.

Delight in unique features like the largest interactive play structure and enjoy various dryland activities. With affordable day passes starting at $25, it’s the perfect summer getaway close to Houston.

Open year round, the newly opened Great Wolf Lodge is a sprawling resort, waterpark, and entertainment venue. It’s 92,000-square-foot indoor waterpark is equipped with large slides, lazy rivers, hot springs, and swim-up bars.

Beyond its aquatics, the resort houses a 60,000-square-foot adventure park that includes an arcade, a bowling alley, miniature golf, a virtual reality experience, and the interactive MagiQuest attraction.

While the lodge primarily offers overnight accommodations, visitors can also access the park’s amenities by purchasing day passes through its website. Full Day Passes are available for $39.

Expected to reopen Memorial Day weekend, Lagoonfest is a sprawling lagoon destination not far outside Houston.

The massive 24-million-gallon turquoise lagoon features an extensive variety of relaxation and recreation options, from lounging in private cabanas to renting kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

For those seeking more active pursuits, the facility offers jet skis, sailboats, electric jet boards, and features the largest lagoon-based floating obstacle course in the United States.

Get your chills and thrills at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston. The park features a broad selection of rides, including water coasters, multi-person raft rides, and fast-paced slides.

For a more leisurely visit, guests can utilize the heated pools, swim-up bars, private cabanas, and designated children’s areas.

Day passes start at $55.99.

Situated in Baytown, Calypso Cove offers a budget-friendly, Caribbean-themed aquatic experience for families in the greater Houston area.

The park provides a variety of accessible amenities, including a zero-entry pool, an interactive water-crossing course, and a dedicated slide tower. With the addition of covered picnic spaces, it stands out as a practical and economical choice for a day on the water.

Tickets start at just $6.

Situated approximately 40 minutes outside of Downtown Houston in Dayton, Angel Lagoon centers around a four-acre clear-water lagoon.

Developed by the same team behind Lago Mar, the facility provides a variety of water-based recreation options. Visitors can participate in multiple activities on the water, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing.

General tickets start at just $30.

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens serves as a seasonal waterpark situated on the only white-sand beach in Galveston. The aquatic area is equipped with standard features, including a wave pool, a lazy river, water slides, and a splash pad, as well as an aquarium and cabanas.

Beyond the waterpark, the broader Moody Gardens complex encompasses a diverse range of attractions, such as a rainforest exhibit, a museum, a golf course, a spa, a dinosaur adventure, and a zip line course.

Day passes start at $30.

Located in The Woodlands, this resort-style facility offers year-round aquatic recreation with day passes available for $90. The complex features a lagoon-style pool, a lazy river, and 30-foot double-helix waterslides.

Designed to accommodate families, the venue also provides heated pools for cooler months, private cabanas, and multiple on-site dining options, including a dining room, cafe, and bistro.