Did you know that Indiana is home to some of the Midwest’s most exciting and family-friendly water parks? Dive into our ultimate guide to Indiana water parks, featuring the top destinations for exciting water-based adventures! From thrilling water slides to relaxing lazy rivers and exhilarating wave pools, we’ve got you covered. So pack your swimsuit and sunscreen, and get ready for an adventure!
The Best Water Parks in Indiana:
Holiday World Splashin Safari, Santa Claus
Address: 452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus
Splashin’ Safari is one of the top water parks in the United States, according to TripAdvisor. With tickets granting access to both Splashin’ Safari and the adjacent theme park, Holiday World, there’s endless fun to be had. Enjoy slides, rides, and wave pools, and take advantage of free soft drinks throughout the parks.
- Cost: General admission starts at $69.99
- Hours: Hours vary by date. Find the full list of hours here.
- 2023 Dates: May 20 – September 16, 2023
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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 offers a variety of entertaining activities and rides suited for everyone, from toddlers to grandparents. Don’t miss the park’s latest addition, the KRAKEN, a thrilling 6-lane mat slide racer ride that guests will love. Bonus: Deep River Waterpark is a “cooler friendly waterpark” which means you are allowed to bring in your own cooler!
- Cost: General admission starts at $39.95 on weekdays and $41.95 on the weekends. Discounts are available based on age and height here.
- Hours: Hours vary by date. Find the full list of hours here.
- 2023 Dates: The park is open from May 26th to 29th, June 2nd to 4th, June 9th to 11th, and June 14th to 18th. From June 19th through August 13th, it will be open daily, 7 days a week. After August 13th, the park will operate on weekends only, up to and including Labor Day.
Freedom Springs Aquatic Center, Greenwood
Address: 850 W Stop 18 Rd, Greenwood
What’s notable about Freedom Springs? Pretty much everything. With an array of blue and red slides, a lazy river, and a splash pad designed for young children, families in the Indianapolis area delight in visiting Freedom Springs. Bonus: On Thursday evenings guests can enjoy the water park until 10 pm.
- Cost: $12/adult; $10/child and seniors; $2 discount for Greenwood residents.
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM; Sunday: Noon – 6 PM; Thrilling Thursdays: Open until 10 PM until school goes back in session.
- 2023 Dates: May 27 – September 4, 2023
Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon
Address: 753 S County Rd 625 E, Avon
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.
- Cost: Admission prices are $10/person; or $8 for Avon residents.
- Hours: Murphy Aquatic Park is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm.
- 2023 Dates: Opening day is set for May 27, 2023
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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.
- Cost: Ages 10+: $9; ages 4-9: $7
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10-8; Sunday: 12-8
- 2023 Dates: Opening day is set for May 27, 2023
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.
- Cost: $5/person; Ages 3 and under are free. Park admission requires an additional $8 fee per vehicle (in-state) OR $10 fee per vehicle (out-of-state).
- Hours: 11 am-7 pm
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.
- Cost: 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.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm and Noon- 6:00 pm Sundays.
- 2023 Dates: May 26, 2023, through Labor Day, September 4, 2023.
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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!
- Cost: Adults (18+): $9 standard; $8.00 for residents. Youth (Ages 5-17): $7 standard; $6 residents. Preschool Pass (Ages 2-4): $5 standard; $4 residents.
- Hours: Mon-Wed- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm; Thurs-Sat- 11:00 am-6:00 pm; Sunday – 12:00 pm-6:00 pm.
- 2023 Dates: Opening day is set for May 27, 2023
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?!
- Cost: $16/adult; $13/child and seniors; $3 discount for Carmel residents
- Hours: 11 am to 7 pm
- 2023 Dates: May 27 – August 6, 2023
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.
- Cost: Adults (18+): $7. Youth (Ages 3-17): $6. Infant (Ages 0-2, comes with swim diaper): $2
- Hours: May 20-Aug 6: 11 am-6 pm; Weekends only Aug 12 + September 4: 11 am-6 pm
- 2023 Dates: May 20, 2023-September 4 (Weekends only beginning Aug 6)
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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.
- Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for children, $6 for seniors 55+, FREE for chilÂdren 2 & under
- Hours: TuesÂday-SatÂurÂday: 11am-6pm, TuesÂday-SatÂurÂday; Sunday: 12 – 6pm
- 2023 Dates: MemoÂrÂiÂal Day weekÂend through Labor Day
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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.
- Cost: Admission: 48″ and above: $39.99. Under 48″: $29.99. Children 36″ and under are FREE.
- Hours: Hours vary by date. Find the full list of hours here.
- 2023 Dates: Water park opens May 26-September 4 (Weekends only beginning Aug. 6)
