Top Texas Water Parks to Cool Off With Your Family This Summer

Summer is here, and there are more than a few places not far from home where we can soak up a little sun and dip our toes in the water. For the young and the old, a water park is guaranteed enjoyment. If you are in the market for an H2Outing, look no further than here for deets on the top Texas water parks.

>>TOP TEXAS WATER PARKS<<

Moody Gardens Palm Beach {Galveston}

One Hope Blvd.

• Open: Opening weekends in May including Memorial day and daily starting June 1 to September 2!
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Admission: Adults $15-$35. Child/Senior $15-$28. Annual Passholder $15-$20. Children three and under are FREE. (Pricing is subject to change).

Noah’s Ark {West Houston}

10570 Westpark Drive

• Open: May 27 to August 16
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Twilight Tuesdays in June 4 – July 30.
• Admission: $12 for adults and children two and older; children under the age of one are free // $9 Twilight Tuesday admission

Pirate’s Bay Waterpark {Baytown}

5300 East Road, Baytown

• Open: Daily May 25-July 28; weekends August 16 to Labor Day
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday
• Admission: $25 for all ages Monday through Thursday // $35 for adults and children Friday through Sunday; and children younger than three are free

Schlitterbahn {Galveston}

2109 Lockheed Rd.

• Open: Daily through August 18
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (June); 11 a.m. too 7 p.m. (July and August)
• Admission: From $44.99

Schlitterbahn {New Braunfels}

400 N. Liberty Avenue                  

• Open: June 1 through August 18                                    
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (June and July); 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (August)
• Admission: From $49.99

Splashway {Sheridan}

5211 Main Street

• Open: Daily beginning May 25
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (May, June, and July) & hours vary (August)
• Admission: $45.99 (online price) for guests over 42 inches; $39.99 (online price) for children under 42 inches; Children 2 and under are $4.99 or FREE with proof of swim diaper!
• Discounts: After 2:30 p.m. Special discounts for groups, military on select days.

Typhoon Texas {Katy}

555 Katy Fort Bend Road

• Open: Now to August 11 and weekends until September 22.
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Admission: Any day admission is $49.99 // children under 48 inches (gate only) are $39.99, and military, senior citizens $34.99
• Discounts: Discount for online ticket purchases

Hurricane Harbor SplashTown {Spring}

21300 Interstate 45 North

• Open: Now through August 31
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Admission: Online starting at $25 each.
• Discounts: Discounts for advance purchases

Big Rivers Waterpark {New Caney}

23101 State Hwy 242

• Open: Through August 3; weekend through September 29
• Hours: Times vary monthly includes Park After Dark hours
• Admission: Any day $39.99

Lagoonfest Texas {Texas City}

12930 Crystal View Blvd

• Open: Now through August 18
• Hours: 10 a.m. until sunset
• Admission: Adult (14+) is $38; Children (3-13) are $20

>>> TOP HOTEL TEXAS WATER PARKS <<<

Make it a getaway and a water park visit all in one! These nearby hotels include water parks as part of the amenities.

Great Wolf Lodge {Grapevine}

100 Great Wolf Drive, Grapevine, TX 

• Open: Year-round
• Hours: 24 hours a day
• Discounts: School’s Out Sale for Stay Dates 5/31 through 10/16; book by 6/2 with Apply Code: VACATION

Hyatt Hill Country {San Antonio}

9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.

• Hours: 8 a.m. to midnight
• Admission :: Included with hotel stay

Hyatt Lost Pines {Cedar Creek}

575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd

• Hours: Pools 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Waterslide Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Admission: Included with hotel stay or day passes starting at $75 for adults and $50 for children. Infants are free.

The Woodlands Resort {The Woodlands}

2301 North Millebend Dr.

• Open: Year-round; slides and lazy river are open at set seasonal times Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Hours: Hours are posted on resort website via the weekly activity guide
• Admission: Included with hotel stay or day passes starting at $90 for adults and $60 for children. Infants are free.

JW Marriott San Antonio {San Antonio}

23808 Resort Parkway  

• Open: Year-round
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Don’t let the summer go by without making a big splash at one of these Texas water parks!

Please Note :: While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and various business details on our guides, we always encourage you to do the same before making final plans. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can make every attempt to correct them.  And if you know of any other great Texas water parks, include them in the comments to continue the list too!