Cool down this sunny season in Texas at Houston’s hottest water parks. Whether you’re looking to catch a wave, plunge down a towering slide, or simply sip a tropical cocktail poolside, you’ll find it at one or more of these wonderful waterparks in Houston.
1. The Cove at BearX
Cool down from the heat in the most fun way possible at The Cove. Located in College Station, The Cove at BearX is a Daycation Resort that offers an elevated summer experience. For those in need of relaxation, The Cove features a variety of easy breezy attractions. Such includes a lazy river, cabanas, yard games, and a swim-up bar. For a little more action, guests can go Point Break on the park’s Proflow Surf Machine.
Be sure to check The Cove’s socials to see whether or not the venue is open for season.
π350 Deacon Dr W, College Station
2. Hurricane Harbor at Splash Town
For many, Splash Town is essentially synonymous when it comes to Houston waterparks. Functional since 1984, the 48-acre amusement park in Houston is packed to the gills with towering slides, lazy rivers, adrenaline-inducing rides, and wavy attractions for the whole family to enjoy. One-day tickets start at $29.99.
π21300 Interstate 45 N
3. Typhoon Texas Waterpark
Have a killer season this year in Katy at Typhoon Texas Waterpark. The happening theme park is fit with 33 slides β ranging from 7-story free falls to gravity-defying loops and twisted turns β a massive wave pool, lazy river, and splash pads for the kids.
π555 Katy Fort Bend Rd
4. Big Rivers Water Park and Adventures
Big Rivers Water Park and Adventures is a spectacular seasonal venue with land, air, and sea entertainment. Its amusement park is comprised of a waterpark, fairgrounds, the Wild Isle course, and aerial as well as dry adventures. As for the waterpark, visitors young and old can partake in a wild variety of rides, with towering slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and more.
π23101 TX-242, New Caney
5. Calypso Cove
Located in Baytown, Calypso Cove is a Carribean-themed waterpark in Houston that features a zero-entry pool, slide tower, water-crossing activity, covered picnic areas, and more. On May 28, the waterpark opens for the season with highly affordable entry prices ranging from $5 to $7.
π2428 W Main St, Baytown
6. Lago Mar
Live the lagoon life at Lago Mar, a 24-million-gallon turquoise pool in Texas City. Soak up some sun in a private cabana, take a spin on a jet ski, or go for a run on the lagoonβs aqua course. Whatever water activity you can fathom, the lagoonβs got it; not excluding sailboats, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, electric jet boards, and the largest floating obstacle in the United States of America (on a lagoon).
π12930 Crystal View Blvd, La Marque
7. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
Whether you want to chill or get your thrills this summer, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston offers everything from mild to wild. Packed with high speed slides, water coasters, raft rides, pools, as well as cabanas, swim-up bars, and areas for the little ones, you get everything and more at Schlitterbahn. Daily passes start at $39.99.
π2109 Gene Lucas Blvd, Galveston
8. Palm Beach Moody Gardens
Bask in the sun at Palm Beach Moody Gardens. Nestled on the only white sand beach in Galveston, Palm Beach is Moody Gardens’ seasonal waterpark. Opening Memorial Day Weekend, the waterpark features a plethora of cabanas, lazy river, wave pool, water slides, splash pad, and aquarium. In addition to its aquatic attractions, the grounds also consist of a spa, golf course, museum, dinosaur adventure, zip line course, and rainforest exhibit. Adult passes to Palm Beach start at $30.
π8928, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston
9. The Woodlands Resort
For a $50 day pass, you can cool off at this resort-inspired hangout in The Woodlands. With 30-foot double helix tower waterslides, a lazy river, a lagoon-style pool and more, the suburb splash pad is open year-round with cabanas, dining room, cafe, and bistro, as well as heated pools β not that the latter are relevant in the summer β you and the whole family can enjoy this suburbs oasis.
π2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands
10. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
The largest indoor waterpark in the country is located just a 4-hour drive from Houston. Located in Round Rock, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions features 223,000-square-feet of waterpark as well as a massive arcade along with cutting-edge convention facilities, luxury spas, and upscale dining.
π3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock