During Indiana summers, heat and humidity become a dynamic duo that many people try to avoid. One of the best family activities to achieve a brief reprieve from the summer sun is visiting a pool. Those who want to take the fun to the next level should consider visiting an Indiana water park or hotel with its own water park on site.
Whether you want to visit an amusement park water park full of slides and rides or a hotel water park where you can relax and take a dip, the Hoosier state is full of fantastic options. If you don’t live close to an Indiana water park mentioned, a couple of our neighboring states also are home to great water parks.
Popular water parks in Indiana
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
452 E. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, IN 47579
When you buy your tickets to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, you get access to both the theme park and the water park! The water park, Splashin’ Safari, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT., with hours extending to 7 p.m. on select Saturdays. This Indiana water park’s claim to fame is a water coaster called Mammoth, the longest water coaster in the world.
The water park also features additional water coasters, a lazy river and a wave pool. Overall perks of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari include free soft drinks, free sunscreen, free parking and more. Indiana Farm Bureau members can save $18 or more on tickets to the park. Visit the member deals page, log in and search “Holiday World” to find the deal!
Deep River Waterpark
9001 E. Lincoln Hwy., Crown Point, IN 46307
Deep River Waterpark is one of the largest publicly owned water parks in the U.S. The park offers over a dozen water rides, including a six-lane water slide racer called “The Kraken.” Additionally, you will find tube rides, river rides and a play zone for kids. Attendees can rent cabanas and gazebos during their visit.
Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park
5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd., Monticello, IN 47960
Indiana Beach is a Hoosier favorite. After all, they’ve reminded us that “there’s more than corn in Indiana” for decades. The daily tickets offered provide access to both the amusement park and the water park, making these tickets an incredible value. The water park at Indiana Beach features slides, a splash pad, a chlorinated and filtered lake swimming area and more.
The water park is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET until Aug. 4 and on select days through Sept. 2. Indiana Farm Bureau members can save up to $5 per ticket. Visit the member deals page, log in and search “Indiana Beach” for more information.
Pine Lake Water Park
4640 Indiana Highway 218, Berne, IN 46711
Pine Lake is home to a unique water park located fully on the lake. This smaller water park is great for families. The water park is home to kid slides, a splash pad, jump platforms and large water slides. Pine Lake Water Park is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. On Sundays, the park is open from noon to 8 p.m. ET.
Hotel water parks in Indiana
Big Splash Adventure Water Park
8505 W. State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432
Big Splash Adventure allows you to extend the fun for a few days! Check into your room, then hit the pool. The property is home to an indoor pool with tube slides, a lazy river, play structures and more. Overnight guests can enjoy the pool from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. There are day passes available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. if you don’t want to stay overnight.
Abe Martin Lodge
1405 State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448
Abe Martin Lodge is located in Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest state park. The lodge is home to an indoor water park that features water slides, play areas, indoor water volleyball and more. Once you’ve had your fill of swimming, you can get in touch with nature by using the park’s hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Nearby Nashville, Indiana is also a great place to spend the day shopping for crafts and artisan products.
Soak City Water Park at Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45040
Admission to the water park is included in the general admission to Kings Island. Soak City Water Park is home to 50 water activities, including 40 water slides. Guests can enjoy food and drinks at the park and even rent out their own cabana for the day. The water park is typically open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET daily. Indiana Farm Bureau members can save up to 46% on e-tickets. Visit the member deals page, log in and search “Kings Island” for more information.
Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
Kentucky Kingdom also packages access to the theme park and the water park in their daily admission prices. The water park, called Hurricane Bay, is home to a number of fun water slides, a huge splash zone, a wave pool, a lazy river and more. Hurricane Bay is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Some days, the park opens at 10 a.m. ET, check the website for details.
Get an upper hand on the heat this summer and enjoy one of the many water park options available!
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