We’re talking water parks today – the ones worth a drive to see/play/enjoy in Indiana that is! If your neighborhood pool just isn’t cutting it, we call ROAD TRIP to one of these water parks in Indiana worth road trippin’ to.
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The Best Water Parks in Indiana:
Splashin’ Safari at Holiday World, Santa Claus
Address: 452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus
This southern Indiana spot was recently named one of the top water parks in the United States by TripAdvisor and with good reason: Because it is! Not only are tickets good for both Splashin Safari and its adjacent theme park, Holiday World, there’s oodles of fun from slides to rides to wave pools. Bonus: They provide free soft drinks in Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari (which include lemonade, Gatorade, iced teas, and water, in addition to carbonated beverages).
- Hours/Cost: 11am-7pm on weekdays/Sundays; 11am-8pm on Saturdays. General Admission: They offer pick your price online e-ticket options. Daily admission differs daily so be sure to check HERE to save and get your tickets before you go. Another bonus: NO extra fees!
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Deep River Waterpark, Crown Point
Address: 9001 E Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point
After expanding in 2005, Deep River Waterpark is Northern Indiana’s largest water park. The park features many fun activities and rides for all ages, from toddlers to grandparents Guest won’t want to miss this park’s newest attraction, the KRAKEN, a 6 lane mat slide racer ride. Bonus: Deep River Waterpark is a “cooler friendly waterpark” which means you are allowed to bring in your own cooler!
Hours/Cost: Deep River Waterpark is open 9am -5pm on the following days, May 28 thru 30 + June 3, 4, 5 + June 10 thru 12 + June 15 thru 19 + June 22 thru 26
+ June 29 thru August 14 + August 20, 21, 27, 28 + September 3, 4, 5. A standard ticket is $37.95 Monday-Friday, and $39.95 on Saturday-Sunday. Guest under 46″ and seniors over 60 are discounted $4. An additional $4 discount is given to Indiana residents. Children under 12 months are free. Check their website for more discounts/rate info.
Freedom Springs Aquatic Center, Greenwood
Address: 850 W Stop 18 Rd, Greenwood
What’s notable about Freedom Springs? Pretty much everything. From the mass of blue and red slides to the lazy river to the splash pad for little ones, Indianapolis-area families also enjoy Freedom Springs for their late Thursday evenings when the park is open until 10 pm.
- Hours/Cost: Mondays through Saturdays 11:00 am-8:00 pm; Sundays Noon-6:00 pm, and Thrilling Thursdays 11:00 am-10:00 pm. Greenwood resident adults $8; non-residents $10. Resident child $6; non-residents $8. Infants (0-2): FREE. Discounts are available for military and seniors.
Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon
Address: 753 S County Rd 625 E, Avon
New in 2022! The waterpark will include a wave pool, water slides, toddler zone, and a large play feature in the center of the pool. What’s more, the central water playground is completely ADA accessible. Each body of water is zero-depth entry and everything is wheelchair accessible. There will also be water wheelchairs available for those that want to get in the water and join in the fun.
- Hours/Cost: Murphy Aquatic Park is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm. Admission prices are $10/person; or $8 for Avon residents.
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Pine Lake Water Park
Address: 4640 W State Rd 218, Berne, IN
Pine Lake Waterpark is the perfect summer day trip for families looking to spend the day at the beach. Pine Lake Waterpark, located about 2-hours north of Indianapolis, has been a family-run business since 1922. Guests can soak up the sun each summer at this unique beach/waterpark.
- Hours/Cost: Open Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day; Monday-Saturday: 10-8; Sundays: 12-8. Price: Ages 10+ $9; Ages 4-9 $7
Prophetstown State Park Aquatic Center, West Lafayette
Address: 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette
The perfect way to cap off your camping trip or day’s visit to Prophetstown State Park, we know their Aquatic Center is also worth the drive for a visit. This water park includes a tots splash pool, lazy river, and adventure slides, plus an on-site snack bar to curb any after-swim hunger.
- Hours/Cost: Open 11am-7pm daily. $5 per person. Kids under 3 are free.
Splash Island, Plainfield
Address: 651 Vestal Rd, Plainfield
Two pulsating vortexes and a lily pad crossing make this tropical paradise an adventure. This is an indoor and outdoor water park with tons of play features and a 900-foot lazy river. Features Wet Wednesdays Night Swims from 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm.
- Hours/Cost: Monday-Saturday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm and Noon- 6:00 pm Sundays. Adults (18+): $13.00 standard; $8.00 residents. Youth (Ages 5-17): $11.00 standard; $7.00 residents. Preschool Pass (Ages 2+) : $9.00 standard; $6.00 residents.
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Seashore Water Park, Lebanon
Address: 130 E Ulen Dr, Lebanon
From zero entry to 3 feet deep your children can busy themselves in our kiddie area complete with small slides, interactive water toys, geysers and an over-sized bucket that spills out over the entire feature – just don’t get caught underneath it unless you’re ready to get wet!
- Hours/Cost: Monday-Wednesday 11am-7pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-6pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Ages 2-4: $6 standard and $4 town resident. Ages 5-17: $8 standard and $7 town resident. Adults: $9 standard and $8 town resident.
Monon Community Center, Carmel
Address: 195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel
Definitely, a fan favorite in the general Indianapolis area, the Monon Community Center Waterpark includes the basics like a kiddie pool, zero-depth activity pool, and 1/8 mile lazy river. And then there are unique features like the FlowRider (which allows a swimmer to try out surfing in a pool setting) and AquaClimb (a climbing activity above a pool drop). Bonus: All pools are heated to 78 degrees. Plus, have you heard of the adults-only Monon Mixers?!
- Hours/Cost: The Monon Community Center Waterpark is open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Sunday from Memorial Day through August 9. After August 9, the waterpark is closed on weekdays but open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $15 for adults and $12 for kids ages 3-15, as well as seniors.
Franklin Family Aquatic Center, Franklin
Address: 396 Branigin Blvd, Franklin
What’s cool at this spot? It offers an Olympic-sized pool with diving well, 190-foot water slide, a zero depth pool with a play structure including 16 interactive play features, water basketball, concession stand, and sun decks.
- Hours/Cost: 11:00 am-6:00 pm daily. Adults: $7.00. Kids (3-17): $6.00 Ages 2 and under: $2.00
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Splash House, Marion
Address: 2601 S Adams St, Marion
The park boasts having the highest surf-able wave in Indiana with the almost brand new wave pool. The Splash House also features a wave pool, a lazy river, 2 large slides {in addition to the Bowl Slide which has been under repair}, a kiddie area, and a beach area used for special events.
- Hours/Cost: Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm daily. Adults: $8.00. Kids: $6.00 Ages 2 and under: Free
Photo credit: City of Marion.
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French Lick Big Splash Adventure, French Lick
Address: 8505 IN-56, French Lick
This enormous 40,000 square foot indoor water park is entirely enclosed in glass to bring the outside in during your visit. During warm weather days, the glass roof retracts! Includes multiple pirate-themed waterslides, a lazy {“Lost”} river and plenty of interactive water stations for kids. Purchase day passes HERE.
- Hours/Cost: Open daily from 9:30 am-9:30 pm. Admission for 46″ and up: $24.95. Below 46″ is $19.95. Kids 2 and under are free.
Indiana Beach, Monticello
Address: 5224 E Indiana Beach Rd, Monticello
Indiana Beach offers six of the Midwest’s largest and wildest water slides, taking riders for a downhill trip to pure summer refreshment. Also includes a spray pad, lazy river, and beach swimming area, adjacent to an entire amusement park of fun packed with roller coasters and a kiddie land.
- Hours/Costs: Open 11:00 am-6:00 pm daily. Admission: 48″ and above: $39.99 online. Under 48″: $29.99. Age 60 & over: $19.99 Children 2 and under are free.
