There are several waterparks to cool off at this summer in the Greater Houston area as well as water parks located outside of Houston that are worth the trip. This list is not comprehensive.

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures

The Big Rivers attractions feature water park activities such as waterslide racing, frio falls and a floating river among other attractions including a gator interaction, a petting zoo and axe throwing.Calypso Cove

This water park is designed for children to enjoy water park attractions which include a pool, a small slide, a dump bucket, a mini rope climber and open swim areas.Pirates Bay

Pirates Bay water park attractions include a long lazy river, a wave pool, waterslides and two play structures for children with spray nozzles, tot slides and water guns. The facility offers reservation and rental services, special events, swimming lessons and aquatic programs.Rob Fleming Aquatic Center


The Rob Fleming Aquatic Center features beach chairs, swimming lanes, a lazy river, a play structure and a waterslide.
Schlitterbahn Galveston's opening season is from May 4-Sept. 2. (Courtesy Schlitterbahn Galveston)
Schlitterbahn Galveston's opening season is from May 4-Sept. 2. (Courtesy Schlitterbahn Galveston)


Schlitterbahn Galveston

Located in Galveston, Schlitterbahn features a water park with high-thrill speed slides, raft rides, pools and water coasters with picnic pavilions as well as pint-sized water playgrounds for kids of all ages.
  • Open May 4-Sept. 2
  • $39.99 (spring preview), $44.99 (daily tickets), $99 (season pass), $79.99 (season ticket)
  • 2109 Gene Lucas Blvd., Galveston
  • www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown offers rides for adults and children including thrill rides, family rides and kid rides. Rides and activities include high-speed twist slides, a giant pool, a river for tubing and Bonzai Pipelines, a seven-story pipeline ride.
Typhoon Texas Waterpark season is from May 8-Sept. 22. (Courtesy Typhoon Texas Waterpark)
Typhoon Texas Waterpark season is from May 8-Sept. 22. (Courtesy Typhoon Texas Waterpark)
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Typhoon Texas Waterpark

Typhoon Texas Waterpark attractions include a lazy river made of 480,000 gallons of crystal-clear water, a buckaroo bayou with mini slides, splash pads for kids and waterslide racing. The waterpark also offers cabana rentals and dining options, and hosts birthday parties.
  • Open May 8-Sept. 22
  • $25-$45 (admission), $84.99 (season pass)
  • 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy
  • www.typhoontexas.com
The Woodlands Resort

The year-round destination features an expansive forest oasis waterpark and lazy river with two pools and three whirlpools. Other amenities include waterslides, lounge areas, a grill and a hot tub.
  • Open year-round
  • $60 (children day pass), $90 (adult day pass)
  • 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands
  • www.woodlandsresort.com