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BY HANNAH BROL
Water park guide
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Webster
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Montgomery
Conroe
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COURTESY BIG RIVERS WATERPARK & ADVENTURES
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6 Great Wolf Lodge Webster This climate-controlled indoor water park in Webster also features dryland attractions, lodging and dining. • Open year-round • $34-$55 (half-day pass), $49-$79 (full-day pass), $65-$269 (season pass)
Baytown
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COURTESY MARGARITAVILLE LAKE RESORT
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• 1000 Great Wolf Way, Webster • www.greatwolf.com/webster
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3 Lagoonfest Texas Boasting over 24 million gallons of crystal blue water, this lagoon located in Texas City features water activities, cabana rentals, bumper boats and white sand beaches. • Opening in May for 2026 season (exact dates TBD) • Ticket pricing TBD, free (age 2 and under) • 12600 Crystal View Blvd., Texas City • www.lagoonfesttexas.com 4 Margaritaville Lake Resort Situated alongside Lake Conroe, this resort features a 3-acre water park with a lazy river, splash zone, private beach, heated innity and waterslide pools, water slides, hot tubs and swim-up bars. Day passes also grant access to mini-golf, arcade games and tennis and pickleball courts. • Open year-round; water slides opened March 6 for spring break season • $20-$119 (day pass), free (age 5 and younger) • 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery • www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-lake- resort-lake-conroe 5 Pirates Bay Waterpark This pirate-themed water park in Baytown oers a wave pool, a lazy river, water slides and a surng simulator. • Open select days May 16-Sept. 7 • $35.99 (daily admission), $59-$79 (season pass) • 5300 East Road, Baytown • www.baytownpiratesbay.com
7 Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark Rivers connect three distinct park sections at this water park in Galveston, which features water slides, raft rides, pools, water coasters and water playgrounds. • Open select days May 2-Sept. 7 • $42-$90 (daily admission), $89-$150 (season pass) • 2109 Gene Lucas Blvd., Galveston • www.sixflags.com/schlitterbahngalveston 8 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown A surng simulator, water slide racers and relaxing lagoons are just a few of the attractions at this water park in Spring. • Open select days May 2-Sept. 7 • $25-$60 (daily ticket), $65-$135 (season pass), free (age 2 and under) • 21300 I-45 N., Spring • www.sixflags.com/splashtown 9 Typhoon Texas Waterpark Located in Katy, attractions at this water park include a lazy river, a wave pool, multiple water slides and activities for younger swimmers. • Open select days April 11-Sept. 20 • $39.99-$59.99 (any-day tickets), $64.99 (season passes), free (age 2 and under)
From water parks built for thrill-seekers to tranquil lagoons perfect for relaxing, there are several ways for Houston-area residents to cool o this summer. This list is not comprehensive. 1 Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures Located in New Caney, this water park also features amusement park rides, an inatable course, zip lines, ax-throwing, a maze, a gator exhibit and a petting zoo. • Open for Spring Adventure days in March; all water attractions open select days April 3-Sept. 30 • $19.99 (single-use day ticket March 7-29), $44.99 (single-use day ticket April 3-Sept. 30), $99.99 (season pass), free (age 2 and under) 2 Conroe Aquatic Center Water Park Conroe Aquatic Center’s water park has a capacity that is frequently reached and may result in a waitlist, per the website. Admission to the water park is not included with facility memberships; however, those with valid memberships receive half-price admission. • Open select days May 23-Sept. 6 • $10 (season pass or daily guest pass for ages 3 and older), $5 (membership admission for ages 3 and older), free (age 2 and under) • 1207 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe • www.cityofconroe.org • 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney • www.bigriverswaterpark.com
• 555 S. Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy • www.typhoontexas.com/houston
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