As temperatures continue to rise and school remains out, many families are looking for a way to keep cool and entertained this summer. Read down below to find out more about your local water parks. This list is not comprehensive.



Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

Cost of admission: $30 for a daily ticket

Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on select days


What makes them unique: The Blue Lagoon Activity Pool features fun for all ages and doesn’t have a height requirement.Conroe Water Park

Cost of admission: $10 (admission), free (children age 2 and younger with a paid adult)

Hours of operation: Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May 13-Aug. 9), Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (June 1-Aug. 3), Special hours: 1-6 p.m. (June 3), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (July 4, Sept. 4)

What makes them unique: This park features children's wading pool and water slides for guests over 48 inches.Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center Pool


Cost of admission: $3 (admission), free with current membership

Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 1-6 p.m. (May 27-Aug. 5)

What makes them unique: This attraction features a pool, a mushroom spray and a water slide.Westside Pool

Cost of admission: $10 (admission), free (children age 2 and under with a paid adult)


Hours of operation: Tue.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. (April 3-May 28)

What makes them unique: This pool features recreational and lap swim pools.Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures

Cost of admission: $39.99

Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.


What makes them unique: This attraction features a park after dark on Fridays and Saturday where the park is open until 10 p.m.Lagoonfest Texas

Cost of admission: Free (kids two and under), $20 (kids three to 13), $38 (adults 14 and up)

Hours of operation: Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

What makes them unique: This parks offers activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, aqua cycling, sailing and cruising.Typhoon Texas


Cost of admission: $34.99 (Kids under 48’’, military, seniors over 65), $54.99 (general admission)

Hours of operation: Various times

What makes them unique: Typhoon Texas Waterpark announced the opening of Typhoon Jr. on May 10. The smaller version of the full-sized venue has attractions that were specifically designed for the park’s youngest guests.Forest Oasis Waterpark & Lazy River

Cost of admission: Free (kids two and under), $60 (kids three to 15), $90 (adults over 16)

Hours of operation: Various hours

What makes them unique: This location offers a 1,005-foot-long lazy river for guests to enjoy.