Water Activity

8 Splash Pads Worth the Drive Near Indianapolis

Looking to beat the heat this summer? Get the family to a splash pad. Indianapolis and Central Indiana have plenty of places where kids...

Hidden Paradise Campground: Hidden Gem 1-Hour from Indianapolis

Located about an hour from downtown Indianapolis, Hidden Paradise Campground in St. Paul gives families a quarry-swimming day trip with the option to turn...

Tropicanoe Cove Water Park – 1 Hour North of Indianapolis

Located about an hour north of Indianapolis in Lafayette, Tropicanoe Cove is a summer water park inside Columbian Park with slides, a lazy river...

Indianapolis Splash Pads and Spray Parks Guide 2026

Hot summer afternoon? Kids with energy to spare? A trip to a nearby splash pad or spray park is one of the easier ways...

Tubing Indiana: Best Lazy River Float Trips in 2026

Floating down a lazy river at a water park has its place. Floating down an actual Indiana river, with trees overhead and no wave-pool...

Pine Lake Water Park: A Summer Day Trip From Indianapolis

Looking for a summer day trip from Indianapolis that feels more like an old-school lake day than a polished resort pool? Pine Lake Water...

Swan Pedal Boats at Indy’s Downtown Canal Walk

Downtown Indianapolis has plenty of ways to burn off kid energy, but swan pedal boats on the Canal Walk come with a different kind...

Adults-Only Night at The Waterpark

The Monon Mixers return to The Waterpark in Carmel (1195 Central Park Dr. W.) this summer with six adults-only evenings. These 21+ events run from...

Discover Summer Fun at Sahm Aquatic Center

Looking for a fun and refreshing escape this summer? Look no further than Sahm Aquatic Center, a beloved hidden gem nestled within Sahm Park...

Outdoor Adventure at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis

With 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the nation, offering unmatched...

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