Splash! Guide
Your Area Water Park & Pool Directory

When temperatures soar and the kids are getting restless, there is nothing to do but head for the water. Spend the day in the refreshing water, floating down a lazy river, zooming through water slides or just taking your ease under a cool umbrella. There are both indoor and outdoor options aplenty.


Anoka Aquatic Center
1551 Seventh Avenue, Anoka,
763-421-7730
Center features something for all ages including 200’ waterslide, 1 & 3 meter diving boards for older kids and zero-depth entry, a huge shallow play area and slide for youth under 42” tall. Plus a large concession stand, sand volleyball court with picnic area and playground adjacent to the facility in George Green Park.

Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley
952-953-2399
This family pool has zero depth entry, two big water slides, and two exhilarating drop slides, a sand water play area, interactive water toys, sand volleyball, concessions, picnic areas and plenty of grass for sunning. New for 2009 – a lazy river, two tube slides and the Whitewater Superbowl!

Battle Creek Waterworks
2401 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood
651-501-6340
Fun for all ages nestled in the beauty of Battle Creek Regional Park. Waterworks features a family water zone with zero depth entry, two water slides and lots of interactive water toys. For the more adventurous - an exciting twisting drop slide, lily pad walk and open swimming areas, plus a sand play area and open space for sun and relaxation. A frequent visitor punch card is available.

Bunker Beach Water Park
Hwy 242 and Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids
763-767-2895
www.bunkerbeach.com
 Bunker Beach features four towering waterslides, a zero-entry pool with a water play structure, a sand play area, and Minnesota’s largest wave pool. Large open areas for sunning and relaxing are scattered throughout the water park. Concession options, changing rooms, and metro-area location, make Bunker Beach a perfect family destination.

Cascade Bay
1360 Civic Center Drive, Eagan
651-675-5577
www.CascadeBay.com
Set sail for adventure at Minnesota’s largest outdoor water park. From the lazy river to super slides, Cascade Bay is a great place for summer family fun and adventure.  Concessions, group discounts, birthday party packages and private rentals are available. Plus, try your skill on the 9-hole mini golf Captain’s Course.

Edina Aquatic Center
4300 W 66th St, Edina
612-928-4582
www.ci.edina.mn.us
Splash into summer at Edina Aquatic Center in Rosland Park. Swoosh down a twisting body slide or inner-tube flume, glide over the water on an exciting cable ride, splash and play in a zero-depth children’s pool, or climb in a themed tree house dry play area.

Elm Creek Park Reserve
12400 Elm Creek Park Dr, Maple Grove
763-694-7894
www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/parks
This filtered and chlorinated swimming pond is man-made and has a sand bottom and sandy beach. Large shade umbrellas available to get out of the sun. Nearby play structures offer climbing, swings and slides for all ages, plus picnic areas, trails. Family season passes are available.

The Water Park at Grand Rios
6900 Lakeland Ave. N, Brooklyn Park
763-566-8855
www.grandrios.com
Experience the twists and turns of one of Minnesota’s Largest Indoor Water Parks! - The Hurricane Plunge; Four story water tower featuring body and tube slides; The Big Splash - 500 gallon dumping bucket; Coconut Island play area; 535 ft. action lazy river; Two private spas; Basketball and sport pool and much more!

Great River Water Park
Oxford Community Center
270 Lexington Parkway N, Saint Paul
651-642-0650
This indoor aquatics facility features two water slides, a lap/leisure pool and waterfall, plus a children’s splash and activity area. The adjoining Jimmie Lee Recreation Center, with a full size gym, fitness areas and dance studio, make this a great kid destination.

The Grove Cove Aquatic Center
Maple Grove Community Center 
12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove
763-494-6500
www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us
The indoor Leisure Pool features a zero-depth beach area, water spray activities and a 130-foot waterslide. Also indoors, the Lap Pool has 25-yard lap lanes and a rope swing that drops into 12.5 feet of water.  Head to the Outdoor Pool for a lazy river, tumble buckets, a water walk, a tot slide and interactive water sprays. 

Jim Lupient Water Park
1520 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis
612-370-3989
This rock quarry themed water park features three large water slides, including a tube slide, plus a log water walk, many interactive spray features, water volleyball, lap swimming lanes, and zero depth entry. There is also a separate spray pool for the younger kids. Covered shelters are available for reservation.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve
1515 Keats Avenue N, Lake Elmo
651-430-8370
www.co.washington.mn.us
This man-made swimming pond is surrounded by a sandy beach with a gradually sloping entry that is perfect for young waders. The water, 6ft at the deepest, is filtered and disinfected and rest rooms, changing rooms, and a food stand are conveniently located nearby, plus a grassy area with tables and grills. Massive play structure with slides, swings and tunnels is just across the parking lot.

Richfield Outdoor Pool  & Adventure Play
630 East 66th St, Richfield
612- 861-9355
Features a separate zero-depth-entry children’s wading pool with water play equipment.  The 50-meter main pool has a wheelchair access ramp and features a double waterslide, one-meter diving board, water volleyball and two 25-yard lap lanes.  The concession stand has a wide variety of food and beverages and features a sit-down area with umbrella-covered tables.

St. Louis Park Outdoor Aquatic Park
3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park
952-924-2540  
www.stlouispark.org
This state-of-the-art aquatic park features: 20,000 square feet of water; water playground with geysers and splash toys; 25-meter lap pool, zero-depth entry; two drop slides, two winding water slides that are nearly four-stories high, wet sand playground and picnic gazebo.

Tropics Indoor Water Park
Shoreview Community Center
4580 N. Victoria St, Shoreview
651-490-4700
www.shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
Little ones love the zero-depth “beach” area, complete with tea cup fountain, splashing coconut trees, and shallow play area. Youth and adults can enjoy the thrill of the indoor waterslide, play water volleyball or basketball in the palm tree hoop. Challenge yourself to the tropical water walk or climb aboard a giant sea creatures. New for 2009 – check out the Center’s new Tropical Adventures indoor playground with 30 interactive play areas.

WaterPark at the Depot
The Minneapolis Depot Hotel
225 Third Avenue S, Minneapolis
612-375-1700
www.thedepotminneapolis.com
The Depot WaterPark offers a three-story, indoor/outdoor water slide, four pools, splash fountain, secluded northwoods whirlpool area, plus a rockin’ video arcade and snack bar. Day passes available for non-hotel guests, but call for availability.

Water Park of America
Radisson Hotel Bloomington
1700 E. American Blvd, Bloomington
(Next to Mall of America)
952-229-8901
www.waterparkofamerica.com
Experience the world’s largest indoor family raft ride, 10-story water slides, wave pool, surf rider stand-up surfing, Devil’s cave river ride and much more, plus interactive play structure and zero depth entry pool for the little ones at the Twin Cities newest and largest water park.

Wild Mountain Waterpark, Alpine Slides and Go-Karts
7 miles north of Taylors Falls
651-465-6315
www.wildmountain.com
Experience the all new Wild Adventure Island, featuring 4 new tube and body waterslides, hydro fountains, a cargo climbing net, water cannons and bubblers, all nestled within the calm confines of the 800-foot serpentine lazy river complex. The zero-depth Kiddie Park has a giant frog slide and lots of splashin’ room. Try the Alpine Slides and Go-Karts for fun beyond the water.

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