Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark

400 N. Liberty Ave., New Braunfels 830-625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels The 70-acre original location of the Schlitterbahn water parks sits on the banks of the Comal River and includes four different sections. Attractions include thrill rides, such as Dragon’s Revenge and Master Blaster Uphill Water Coaster, family rides like the Wolfpack Raft Slide, designated children’s areas and lazy rivers. One of the park’s distinctive features is the Schlitterbahn West section, which is fed entirely by Comal River water and includes the Raging River Tube Chute, which shoots tubers into the river. The waterpark has an on-site resort, and although the park has a variety of food and refreshment stands, Schlitterbahn also welcomes family picnics. Additionally, the park provides a free shuttle service, free parking and free inner tubes. All-day general admission: $50.99 (ages 12-54 purchased online) All-day child/senior admission: $38.99 (ages 3-11 and 55 and older purchased online)

SeaWorld San Antonio Aquatica

10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio 800-700-7786 www.aquaticabyseaworld.com Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, features a variety of attractions including wave pools, lazy rivers, body slides and tube adventures. The park also features macaw, flamingo and tortoise exhibits and hosts a variety of refreshment and dining options, including Mango Market and Waterstone Grill. Tickets for Aquatica are not included in SeaWorld admission and must be purchased separately. All-day general admission: $40 (purchased online)

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

17000 I-10 W., San Antonio 210-697-5050 www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas Six Flags Fiesta Texas features a variety of thrill rides, family rides, children’s rides and water park attractions. Live entertainment, dining and shopping amenities can also be found at the park. New rides that are open this summer include the Superman Virtual Reality Coaster and the Fireball attraction. All-day general admission: $57.99 (attendees under 48” purchased at park), $72.99 (attendees 48” and up purchased at park), free (children age 2 and younger)

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington 817-640-8900. www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is North Texas’ largest water park with a 1-million gallon wave pool and 50 acres of rides. The park has thrill, kids, family and water park rides. Shopping and dining features are also available as well as live entertainment. Beachside Grill is a new amenity of the park and will be open from June 10-Aug. 14. It will offer food and live entertainment. All-day general admission: $29.99 (attendees under 48” purchased at park), $34.99 (attendees 48” and up purchased at park)

Six Flags Over Texas

2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington 817-640-8900 www.sixflags.com/overtexas Six Flags Over Texas is a 212-acre theme park in Arlington that first opened in 1961. The park features thrill, family and kids rides throughout the park. New rides include the Riddler Revenge, the Catwoman Whip and the Harley Quinn Spinsanity. The park also offers a variety of dining options that include All-American, Asian, healthy options, Italian and sweet food. All-day general admission: $54.99 (attendees under 48” purchased at park), $69.99 (attendees 48” and up purchased at park), free (children age 2 and younger)

[caption id="attachment_163267" align="alignright" width="220"] Typhon Texas is a new water park in Katy that features rides and attractions, dining and shopping amenities and events throughout the year. The park includes attractions, such as Tidal Wave Bay and The Snake Pit—a two-rider tube slide, Lone Star Racers and a lazy river. The park also features Splash Cinema, which shows movies on Thursdays, and live music entertainment. Restaurants at the park include the River Grill, Smokin BBQ, Taqueria and Ray’s Pizza and Italian Icehouse.[/caption]

Typhoon Texas

555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy 832-426-7071 www.typhoontexas.com Typhon Texas is a new water park in Katy that features rides and attractions, dining and shopping amenities and events throughout the year. The park includes attractions, such as Tidal Wave Bay and The Snake Pit—a two-rider tube slide, Lone Star Racers and a lazy river. The park also features Splash Cinema, which shows movies on Thursdays, and live music entertainment. Restaurants at the park include the River Grill, Smokin BBQ, Taqueria and Ray’s Pizza and Italian Icehouse. All-day general admission weekday: $39.99 All-day general admission weekend/holiday: $32.99 All-day children/senior admission: free (children 2 and under)

[caption id="attachment_163268" align="alignright" width="220"] Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown is a water park in Spring that features a variety of water rides for families to enjoy as well as dining and shopping options. Family rides include the Big Kahuna, which is a raft ride, and floating along Paradise River in a tube. Thrill rides include the Big Spin, which is a funnel-shaped waterslide, and the Brain Drain, which is a seven-story slide. Events are also held at Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown with a dive-in movie event happening July 15, Christian Youth Day taking place July 22 and Texas Fest taking place July 31.[/caption]

Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown

21300 I-45 N., Spring 281-355-3300 www.wetnwildsplashtown.com Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown is a water park in Spring that features a variety of water rides for families to enjoy as well as dining and shopping options. Family rides include the Big Kahuna, which is a raft ride, and floating along Paradise River in a tube. Thrill rides include the Big Spin, which is a funnel-shaped waterslide, and the Brain Drain, which is a seven-story slide. Events are also held at Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown with a dive-in movie event happening July 15, Christian Youth Day taking place July 22 and Texas Fest taking place July 31. All-day general admission weekday: $35.99 (purchased online) All-day general admission weekend: $39.99 (purchased online) Children admission: $30.99 (attendees under 48” when purchased online)