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Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Lily Pad Splash Pad
Centennial Park
Park District of Forest Park Aquatic Center
Shipwreck Island Water Park
Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park
Water Park of New England
Wild Water West Waterpark and Flamingo Falls Campground
Splash Pad
Wright Sprayground
Freedom Park Splash Park
Wilson Park Splash Pad
Reviews
It was nice, fun, and spacious, but I got extremely bothered by the flooring of the lazy river. Everytime I boosted myself, I of course had to touch the floor witb my feet to be able to boost. But, the floor is like literally concrete and I scraped my skin and knees by it. I’m not sure if theres different ways to boost yourself to travel faster in the lazy river, but I’m also not sure how to explain how I boosted myself. I saw other people boosting themselves to go faster the same way I did, so I guess my way of boosting in the water is common. Overall, I would like the floor to be more soft. The water park itself is actually nice! Pretty similar to Great Wolf Lodge which was definitely more fun since there was many more things to do there. 😁
Overall, great experience. There was plenty to do in the few hours we visited. However, we entered after 4PM as it said online that the tickets were cheaper only to be charged full price. We brushed it off and went in anyway. The only big issue we had was with everything closing before 8PM. We went swimming first and then went to other activities like mini golf, go karts, and batting cages. Unfortunately we were unable to experience any of these activities because they all closed between 7-7:30! I think if the park is open until 8, all activities should remain open. We were very disappointed to be turned down to mini golf at 6:50 because “the course closes in 10 minutes.” It is a great place, but we experienced too many rejections when doing any non-water activities.
The park was nice however someone called my son a racial slur I was not happy and now he said he never wants to go back. That is so sad.
I really love this Aquatic Center. I don’t live in Forest Park (live in OP), but it’s worth paying nonresident entrance fee to come here. The kids area has a great splash pad and water playground. The life guards are well trained and attentive. Everything is clean. Very well run facility.
This place was great. We pre-purchased tickets online to save a few $. The place is huge and had a lot of seating options (no lounge chairs indoors though). Lifeguards looked very attentive and did a great job with the chaos. When we went outside it was even better because there was hardly anyone out there. We got good seats with a table and partial shade. I got to lounge a little bit… I say a little because that wave pool is no joke and I had to watch the kids. They have lots of tubes for people to float on. It was a lot of fun. The outdoor ice cream (dippin dots) was closed, that was a bummer. Be prepared, when we ordered food the line took forever and then had to wait even longer for the food to come out. They don’t have a number or paging system so it’s just someone yelling out your name but you can barely hear anything. Also pretty pricey $30 for a 22” hot dog is more than $1/inch of hot dog.
I’d go again.
I’d go again.
We love this park. The walking trail is great for our dog and kiddos. The playground is great for my age, who are 2 & 4. Spray park is one of the best. We always have a great time here. Another great addition is the bathrooms, basketball court and parking is also very accessible.
My 5 year old nephew loved this sprayground and the park! It’s a nice and shady place. The only downfall was the bathroom. There are no doors in the men’s restroom and it’s inappropriate for kids to see grown men doing their business out in the open 😵💫
The people that work here are rude and the information online is not correct and has never been
Definitely needs some updates, especially the bathrooms. The bathroom closest to the entrance had most of the bathrooms out of order. The one snack shop was out of at least half of everything on their menu but didn't have anything crossed off to indicate that. Another was out of a lot of food items but the bigger stand had all of those items in stock. Why wouldn't you share the inventory so no one was out of anything? Best part is definitely the wave pool.
No issues. Kids had a good time. Although there could be some improvements on their queue line with speedy service rather than holding the line up by calling out orders they should use a vacant window to help speed up queue line a bit better in service area for hot foods. The lazy river could had more donuts when about 10% of them were just idling over the lazy river bar and causing a backup in the line. Could been better regulated. Didn't see any issues with the slides outside normal queue time for waiting your turn can't really improve much on that outside of adding more water slides. But overall the service line is the one that could been improved on the most. If anything on menu is out or broken. It's understandable but should at least have a sign up that's 2 things we discovered they were either out of something or broken. Despite that it was overall a good experience for my daughter at the Waterpark. The bathrooms were disappointing clogged toliet badly. I opt to hold it till I got home. I see this place as a fun place to go but as the years have gone but it just feels like it's becoming a tad stale/or getting lack in appearances in some areas. Not saying it'd reduce business after all it is a fun place to be but it has vast growth potential to improve upon/update or even expand.
So clean and staff was on top of their game ..felt very safe
A/C was broke. The line was long for beverages. They need a remodeling project and minor upgrades to the exterior. That being said, the venue was not that bad. A good development company to refine the outdated exterior and some minor interior maintenance, and it would be a great family experience.
This was our first time visiting. I have a 1,4 and 7 year old. None of us are swimmers. And because of this, when checking in, we all were given red wrist bands to indicate that. The life guards would keep an extra eye out for those with the red wrist bands on .
Coming in, there is a shallow pool that progressively gets deeper..maybe up to 3 1/2 feet. My four year old who is about 40 inches tall, made his way to the middle of the pool, where he went under. I was maybe 10 feet away as I was inching my way to him. Before I could grab him, the amazing life guards, maybe 2-3 jumped in and grabbed him.
They suggested he put on a life jacket. I gave them my ID and rented ( it was free) 3 for all of my children. I should have followed my 1st mind and got them life jackets before we got in the pool. Lesson learned!
Overall the aquatic center is clean, the shower rooms and bathrooms could be cleaner. My kids and I enjoyed it. The heated water was a plus because it was a cool 70s and cloudy kind of day. We loved loved loved the splash pad area. There were life guards EVERYWHERE and they rotated! They were on it! I felt safe.
My little one and I were a little shaken up. I thank GOD that the lifeguards jumped into action and that my baby is ok!
I know this is a long post but
1.Get in the pool with your little ones
2. Pay attention
3. Get that life vest, even if they are in shallow water. Drownings can happen fast and quietly.
Your staff was amazing we will be back!
Coming in, there is a shallow pool that progressively gets deeper..maybe up to 3 1/2 feet. My four year old who is about 40 inches tall, made his way to the middle of the pool, where he went under. I was maybe 10 feet away as I was inching my way to him. Before I could grab him, the amazing life guards, maybe 2-3 jumped in and grabbed him.
They suggested he put on a life jacket. I gave them my ID and rented ( it was free) 3 for all of my children. I should have followed my 1st mind and got them life jackets before we got in the pool. Lesson learned!
Overall the aquatic center is clean, the shower rooms and bathrooms could be cleaner. My kids and I enjoyed it. The heated water was a plus because it was a cool 70s and cloudy kind of day. We loved loved loved the splash pad area. There were life guards EVERYWHERE and they rotated! They were on it! I felt safe.
My little one and I were a little shaken up. I thank GOD that the lifeguards jumped into action and that my baby is ok!
I know this is a long post but
1.Get in the pool with your little ones
2. Pay attention
3. Get that life vest, even if they are in shallow water. Drownings can happen fast and quietly.
Your staff was amazing we will be back!
The place is very nice, the weather was not in our favor because it was raining and they closed the pools but they gave us a pass to return the next day. The same thing happened but at least my children were able to enjoy it more. It is beautiful. I recommend it. We paid $126 between 5 people. 3 adults and 2 children do not let you in drinks or food but inside you can buy for an affordable price
Pool hours and rules not correct online. The staff was too busy talking amongst themselves to attend customers. Waited 15min to be told that you needed to be a resident in order to gain access to the pool. Please updates hours and get nicer staff.
Keeping the bathroom area disease free must be out of budget. And what pool doesn’t have lounge chairs…..2 stars because there was water in the pool and picnic tables.
Great place to take your kids. Went for my Godsons birthday. It wasn't crowded when we went. They do have lockers for rent in and out side of the park area. The hot tub is a wonderful concept. Goes from one hot tube on the inside to 3 more connected hot tubs on the outside. No one under 15 is allowed in the hot tub. The only thing is that there were alot of hornets by the splash pad and outside hot tub gate. My Godson ended up getting stung. They do have a first aid office where they were very nice and professional. The place didn't have that overwhelming chlorine smell, but the water did burn my eyes. The lazy river is relaxing but needs more tubes. Many were deflated and a long line of people were waiting for a good tube. The splash pad was cute. I think the grown-ups had more fun on it though. They do have a bar to get a few drinks. You can not drink in the park area. You have to drink in the bar area. It was set up with many tables and chairs. The bartender was nice. The pool was the only place that was crowded. The food and drinks a overpriced but that is to be expected. The kids had a blast. Next time we will stay overnight at the hotel, so we don't have to drive an hour and a half back home after a long day at the park.
We fished at the lake, very nice clean area. I was shocked at how clean and well maintained the restrooms were
It was a bad experience due to the behavior of the reservation employee who I booked with for my group more than three months ago. She didn't do her job properly. Our entry into the place was delayed for more than 30 minutes because she did not coordinate with the reception staff. It is a failed administration.
So the water park was great. We all had fun. One of the best lazy rivers!!! Great place. Pink Flamingo's campground was ok. The staff was great. We had a tent but all lots have rocks everywhere. Lots of mosquito!! Long walk to bathroom.
We went during the summer on a Thursday. We got here about 2pm. I'd recommend arriving earlier and maybe have a plan to leave mid day and take a break then come back? That way you can take in the evening shows without having grumpy kids.
It was nice being indoor but very loud. I imagine that's just the nature of indoor water parks, though. It was worth not getting sunburns.
The food was not great. I got the grilled chicken salad, and for the cost, it was very small. Also, we got the large cheese pizza. Again, for the cost, it was recommended as you get a lot of pizza. I can't say much about the taste, though. It was very bland.
The bar was great 👍
I'd recommend getting a private cabana if the cost is in your wheelhouse. It will cut down on noise and offer some privacy with a tv!
Overall, we really enjoyed the park.
It was nice being indoor but very loud. I imagine that's just the nature of indoor water parks, though. It was worth not getting sunburns.
The food was not great. I got the grilled chicken salad, and for the cost, it was very small. Also, we got the large cheese pizza. Again, for the cost, it was recommended as you get a lot of pizza. I can't say much about the taste, though. It was very bland.
The bar was great 👍
I'd recommend getting a private cabana if the cost is in your wheelhouse. It will cut down on noise and offer some privacy with a tv!
Overall, we really enjoyed the park.
I love the atmosphere. You can cherish the weather, music, lanscape, seeing people who are enjoing the place. The shower water was very cold. Also, the cleanliness was not satisfying.
My daughter's birthday and the girl at the gate wouldn't let us in... I told her we live on the border line of Weymouth and Braintree... noone was in the splash park and she said no..not her fault it's her job but come this is insane! I was just my daughter who turned 9 and myself.
We had fun. We got in using discounted tickets that are available. It's especially a good deal if you go for $5 after 4PM. The park is small and somewhat worn, but everyone found something they liked. The food was surprisingly good and very reasonably priced. They offer typical snack-bar fare plus amazing cheese curds. A great way to cool off and have fun on a summer afternoon.
For the adults, the park offers a swim-up bar or you can take an adult beverage over and watch the kids frolic. There's plenty of seating and shade options available if you'd prefer to stay out of the sun.
For the adults, the park offers a swim-up bar or you can take an adult beverage over and watch the kids frolic. There's plenty of seating and shade options available if you'd prefer to stay out of the sun.
Tested out a waterproof purse at Wild West Water Park. Loved the season pass. Loves the wave pool, lazy river, and water slides! Everything you need is there. Great concessions. Rented a locker! Was awesome!
We bought tickets online which it was the best thing to do other wise it takes a little longer. It’s first come first served it get packed make sure you get there at a decent time they are enough setting but can be hard to find specially if it’s a Saturday staff is ok they don’t greet you they just direct you. Place was very fun lots of rides lots to do they even have a circus show at the beach area it was lots of fun. can’t bring food so prepare food is expensive. Bathrooms were very dirty for the amount of money people spent there bathrooms should be lot cleaner I mean smells really bad even outside of the bathrooms I my self had to just wait to get home and use it. That was my experience
Beautiful day at the pool...need more waterslides and lazy river..great job Orland Park.. just a great edition and family friendly
My family and I had a blast yesterday. We had so much fun we're coming back today. Food was great ,friendly staff and reasonable prices
It's a good experience specially in hot summers enjoy the indoor water park. It has fun swings, Water sports for all age groups, it's fun full day time spend. Also enjoy the free light shows in the evening.
Save your money and go to Water Country that is half the price. Calling this a waterpark is a streeeeeetch. It feels like a hotel added a room with water....rides.
The hot tubs that are both inside and outside were the best part. But not $60 best. This place should be $19.99.
There were enough tables and no one stole anything, but you can't bring in food and their food is EXPENSIVE. We just went to Texas Roadhouse across the highway instead after.
The slides were fun for different ages and thrills, but NOT $60 fun! Pizza is $21!!! The lazy river is literally lazy and they don't have enough inflatables, so you have to wait in line until one is free. I'd have had a better time just floating on my back without one.
My younger relatives loved it, but as an adult, I did not.
This is not a water park, it feels like a YMCA's upgraded event space. This is NOT the best of New England. Please, save your time and money and go to Water Country for $35 if you buy it online!
Oh and if you stay in the hotel, expect water bugs in the bathrooms and mold in your sink. We kept finding bugs of all kind coming from the corners and drains. Ewwwww....pass on staying on site after. The place is surrounded by trees, so it's to be expected there are bugs and all that water doesn't help.
Also, they expect you to pay hundreds for a room at the double tree next door that it's attached to, $60 EACH to get in and EVERY room doesn't come with breakfast?!?
If you stay in the hotel afterwards, they don't even have hooks in the bathroom and no line across the shower to dry your swimsuits. This is NOT a family friendly hotel.....attached to a water park that attracts families.
I did this one time and won't be back. Staff in both places weren't rude or anything, this place just isn't worth the hype or the name.
The hot tubs that are both inside and outside were the best part. But not $60 best. This place should be $19.99.
There were enough tables and no one stole anything, but you can't bring in food and their food is EXPENSIVE. We just went to Texas Roadhouse across the highway instead after.
The slides were fun for different ages and thrills, but NOT $60 fun! Pizza is $21!!! The lazy river is literally lazy and they don't have enough inflatables, so you have to wait in line until one is free. I'd have had a better time just floating on my back without one.
My younger relatives loved it, but as an adult, I did not.
This is not a water park, it feels like a YMCA's upgraded event space. This is NOT the best of New England. Please, save your time and money and go to Water Country for $35 if you buy it online!
Oh and if you stay in the hotel, expect water bugs in the bathrooms and mold in your sink. We kept finding bugs of all kind coming from the corners and drains. Ewwwww....pass on staying on site after. The place is surrounded by trees, so it's to be expected there are bugs and all that water doesn't help.
Also, they expect you to pay hundreds for a room at the double tree next door that it's attached to, $60 EACH to get in and EVERY room doesn't come with breakfast?!?
If you stay in the hotel afterwards, they don't even have hooks in the bathroom and no line across the shower to dry your swimsuits. This is NOT a family friendly hotel.....attached to a water park that attracts families.
I did this one time and won't be back. Staff in both places weren't rude or anything, this place just isn't worth the hype or the name.
I want to start by saying, get there early, but expect a wait. The staff did their best to accommodate all the families, but it seemed like everyone was eager to get in and have fun. The reservation system for spots can be a bit uncomfortable, but it ensures you have a spot for your family’s belongings and a base for your day. Be patient, especially with food, as there can be a wait. Bringing snacks can help tie you over.
Despite these minor inconveniences, the experience is definitely worth it. Epic Waters is affordable compared to other water parks, especially those connected to hotels where you end up spending a lot more. Here, you can swim all day, go in and out as needed, and there are plenty of nearby places to eat or have a family picnic.
The location is beautiful, with a park nearby that can turn your visit into a weekend event. My family loved the lazy river, and I appreciated that there were smaller slides in the kids’ area that parents could enjoy too. This was different from Kalahari, which doesn’t allow parents on certain slides with their kids.
I also enjoyed the flow rider, despite a few falls—it’s a noteworthy experience. Epic Waters allows you to be a kid at heart and enjoy the waterpark with your family to the fullest.
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Despite these minor inconveniences, the experience is definitely worth it. Epic Waters is affordable compared to other water parks, especially those connected to hotels where you end up spending a lot more. Here, you can swim all day, go in and out as needed, and there are plenty of nearby places to eat or have a family picnic.
The location is beautiful, with a park nearby that can turn your visit into a weekend event. My family loved the lazy river, and I appreciated that there were smaller slides in the kids’ area that parents could enjoy too. This was different from Kalahari, which doesn’t allow parents on certain slides with their kids.
I also enjoyed the flow rider, despite a few falls—it’s a noteworthy experience. Epic Waters allows you to be a kid at heart and enjoy the waterpark with your family to the fullest.
*Lovely Is YOUR Story salutes your excellence. Together, we can make a difference!*
Amazing brand new turf fields that have recently opened to the public! Played one of the first ever soccer games and can tell the quality of the turf is very good. Hope to become a regular on this facility!
This place is always fun for younger families. It’s a manageable size and the lines for rides never take too long. There is plenty of seating and there are enough activities to keep you entertained for several hours. They could do with more of the inflatable rings available as we did have to change plans a few times because rings were not readily available, but I also went on a Saturday mid day during summer break so I’m sure that’s a factor. This is always a great addition to Jacksonville and I hope they don’t close it.
I can’t think of any other splash pad that is residents only! Can you imagine not letting children keep cool in the summer playing in a splash pad because their parents don’t live in that town!? Absolutely bonkers to me! They could be charging a small entry fee like two dollars or something for out-of-town residents, But come on who are you really punishing when you make a splash pad “residence only”. Very snobby mindset of the city to do this. This seriously needs to change. I hope residence will come together and advocate to change this.
What’s the REAL reason it’s residents only. I’d love to know
What’s the REAL reason it’s residents only. I’d love to know
Don’t even bother coming the staff is incompetent and rude and you get charged an entry even as an adult and they don’t even let you bring in any water or food and they force you to buy from them. Never coming again
We had our baseball banquet there, and the kids had a blast. The only issue was lack of staff, 2 water slides were shut down, and the batting cages were closed. They didn't have enough rafts. They did have plenty of deflated rafts. Also, if you look online (Google), they have coupons for a free game of golf.
Went one before and had a good time. Sucks that a single phone call ruined our family from eve returning. Website clearly states you can call a number to reserve without a 24 hr notice(which we have done prior) now we were told that we couldn’t and that is not what the website says. U have a screenshot to prove it does. Manager refused to come to the phone and was left on hold for 10+ minutes multiple times with nobody ever coming to the phone. The kid on the phone sounded very irritant also. Sucks having a large family and having to travel outside of our area.
bad place. On one slide, they sometimes allow you to wear slippers for swimming, sometimes they don’t. I had my phone in a special waterproof case on a rope. I stood in line with a circle, went down the hill 2 times, and on the third time they turned me down because I had a phone in a case! There are very few circles, there are not enough of them, they are half deflated. it's horrible. The slides are old, the music sounds terrible. Everywhere there is constant water hitting your head, it’s just terrible with kids. swamp. I don't recommend it to anyone
Resident only after years of open to the public. Sucks when you live in the landing less than a quarter mile away. Womp womp.
It's a great combination park... the water park is open well into the evening hours... there's a toddler section small but adequate... the playground has everything but a tire swing... the skate park is a few feet away and the child's museum is right next door.
Love ❤️
Place sucks now. Used to be good. Prices are absurd. Not worth it. Bad service. Dirty water. Expensive. Won't go back until prices come down. Bye
Honest feedback: I'm a GP resident and have been here many times, but prior to yesterday it's been about 2 years.
Pro's:
Brought 6 girls here for my daughter's 16th birthday. They had a blast. I think it's a great birthday spot. Well staffed and organization (much improved). Front desk staff had great customer service and communication. In the main area, there was music playing. They've added another food ordering spot and a drink ordering area. Life guards were attentive and friendly. It's warm and humid; parents should plan to get in the water at least intermittently.
Water is clean, bathrooms are clean. Pizza, chicken strips and fries were a hit.
Surfing lifeguard was super sweet, knowledgeable, and encouraging.
Could be better:
We rented a cabana. Didn't have great service, we were supposed to have a server check in a few times an hour. After 2 hours of no server, I had to go order food from the counter. I only saw my server 3 times in 5 hrs. Also my daughter's bag containing her Apple Watch was taken from our cabana when we left to swim. I recommend doing a locker, even if you have a cabana.
The stairs to the slides have black mold or built up dirt (see video), but they were padded which is really nice.
Overall, safe and fun for kids and teens of all ages. We stayed for 5 hrs but could have easily done 7 or 8.
Pro's:
Brought 6 girls here for my daughter's 16th birthday. They had a blast. I think it's a great birthday spot. Well staffed and organization (much improved). Front desk staff had great customer service and communication. In the main area, there was music playing. They've added another food ordering spot and a drink ordering area. Life guards were attentive and friendly. It's warm and humid; parents should plan to get in the water at least intermittently.
Water is clean, bathrooms are clean. Pizza, chicken strips and fries were a hit.
Surfing lifeguard was super sweet, knowledgeable, and encouraging.
Could be better:
We rented a cabana. Didn't have great service, we were supposed to have a server check in a few times an hour. After 2 hours of no server, I had to go order food from the counter. I only saw my server 3 times in 5 hrs. Also my daughter's bag containing her Apple Watch was taken from our cabana when we left to swim. I recommend doing a locker, even if you have a cabana.
The stairs to the slides have black mold or built up dirt (see video), but they were padded which is really nice.
Overall, safe and fun for kids and teens of all ages. We stayed for 5 hrs but could have easily done 7 or 8.
Incredible! Went here for vacation from Arkansas during Spring Break 2024 and I loved it! I brought my little boy that's 6 and I'm 42 and we both had a blast. I road nearly every slide but those 'drop' slides. That Bumblebee slide is totally awesome! The place is very clean, staff is friendly. Price was great, I purchased it online a month early because the website said it could get full during spring break. I think my online ticket made entry quicker. I arrived at opening to insure I could ride stuff with minimal wait time. Snack prices were very reasonable, alcohol prices were less than restaurants in Arkansas. Bathroom/showers were very clean and private. During spring break they had some live entertainment, they had a bird show with 8 macaws(big colorful parrot) and a magician. When we left Epic Waters we noticed a HUGE playground on the same road, we stopped and this is the biggest park I've ever seen in my life! So nice. It's called PlayGrand Adventures, 2100 Epic Place. And across the lake from Epic Waters there's a light water music show at night called Illumia, it's free and so cool. To enter it u actually go threw Pickle and Chicken. So there's lots to do at Epic Center.
I went last weekend with my kids and family I believe this is the old coco keys. Let’s start with the prices they are crazy high between the entrance ticket and food , candy and snacks. I also noticed the hot tub was not that clean and had like sand or I don’t know what in the bottom and my feet was touching that. My kids had a lot of fun so did I and my family but I won’t be coming back again due to the prices. I just would like to add that I did get an ear infection after going here and I never get ear infections so I don’t know if that means they don’t clean very good.
Epic like the name it bears. Good variety of options form slides, to pool, to lazy river, kid play pool to waves surfing!
Well organized and space out. Plenty of chairs and tables for seating and dining. Paid tents are available too.
Enough Lifeguards on duty.
Air and water Temp is just right.
Down side is pricey food and drinks. No outside food and drinks allowed.
And bit loud and super stimulating.
Other than that, we had fabulous time. Kids loved to the fullest. Especially after some cold winter.
Thank you!
Well organized and space out. Plenty of chairs and tables for seating and dining. Paid tents are available too.
Enough Lifeguards on duty.
Air and water Temp is just right.
Down side is pricey food and drinks. No outside food and drinks allowed.
And bit loud and super stimulating.
Other than that, we had fabulous time. Kids loved to the fullest. Especially after some cold winter.
Thank you!
Beatiful place to walk around and indulge in some nature. There are paths you can walk well with a stroller, as well as sides that are maintained. Within the park is also one of those little take a book keave a book library boxes. Such a beautiful place
Ive spent money to let my kids play here multiple times! And one day I was at the park with my kids right there and my son had to go pee. They have one porta potty for the whole park while the restrooms are reserved only for the splash pad. I also have a baby so holding my baby and assiting my toddler in a porta potty would be very difficult. So i thought i would just ask if he could use the restrooms real quick and they denied it. There were no other children playing at the park or in the splash pad so I didnt see why they couldnt let a mother with 2 kids quickly use a bathroom! Honestly just crazy its a public park and i have payed for the splash pad multiple times but I wont be spending another dollar here. Have some consideration for your customer base!! Ĺ
This place is a lot of fun and adorable. I do recommend going on Groupon to find really good deals that would have a package deal especially for a family of four. You could also do season passes if you think of going much more often. They do offer military discounts so that's a plus. The water was a lot of fun, they laser tag, video games, go carts and miniature golf. So parking is plentiful but it doesn't seem there is a lot of disability parking so go early if you need to. Once you walk towards the front door STOP and look left in the water and see all the gators they are awesome to watch. You can get gator food inside. There are video cameras so don't throw anything in there unless you got it from inside. Once inside go thru the video games to the desk and get your passes even if you got it on line they will verify your purchase. There is also a food court there. Laser tag is on the left when you're inside. Once you have everything going thru more doors turn right to go carts and batting cages, straight ahead is miniature golf and to the left is the water park and must attend. They have water slides for all ages, lazy river and a wading pool. Yes they do have lockers there to rent. The staff is really caring and helpful so go and have fun.
Loved the little water park. I kind of feel it was a little over priced for what it was. The food was extremely expensive and I’m going to have to say that even though they had “Nathan’s”hotdogs the buns were horribly dry and the chili was awful. Overall though, it was worth it to my grandson. He really enjoyed himself. It was worth it for him.
I love this spray park - it’s a good size and has a lot of different activity/interaction points - it’s located at the park bathroom so it’s not a trek if a little one needs to pop into the bathroom, and for people like me who have multiple kiddos, it’s easy to keep eyes on a kiddo or two still playing in the water, and keep tabs on any of your other littles who may need the restroom at the same time.
Have been taking my grandkid for years! It’s my my grandson’s favorite park. Lots to do for the kiddos of all ages Super sports park.. the have everything including a splash pad for the little kids ab the So Cal miniature steam train ride is right next next.
Campground Review: AWESOME! We booked this place site unseen after having a not so great campsite about an hour an half away. BIG RIG FRIENDLY! This newly constructed campground was everything we needed to accommodate our 41’ rig, family and the staff was very friendly! The bathhouse rooms have a private toilet, shower and sink with coded entry- I loved this as a Mom with younger kids. The pond had some massive fish- but be sure to wear your tennis shoes or boots when fishing, there are a lot of prickly thistles around it. That didn’t stop us though! The kids made it onto the fishing hall of fame wall with their Northern Pike catch. Sites are water and electric, with dump station. Free water park passes for up to 4 people when you camp. Shuttle to and from the water park. If we ever return to SD from Illinois, we will be back here!
Excellent park and splash pad for kids and adults
You have to be a Braintree resident to enter. My children enjoyed themselves. I got to meet a few friendly parents. There is also a park,and field adjacent to it. Great place for a picnic as well.
I don’t usually write reviews good or bad but this place deserves a review.We went on a school field trip with kids that were mostly under the age of 7. The school called them and told them the amount of students that would attend and they said it was no problem once the kids started playing and everyone was enjoying their time a staff member came out and started kicking everyone out because there was too many kids after knowing the amount of kids that were going to attend. She wanted everyone out with CHILDREN and there was no transportation to go back to the school and she ended up calling the police on us. While waiting for the police to arrive she turned off all the water on the kids. She was very rude and racist. Don’t recommend this place to anyone and I will never go back.
Jennifer was the WORST. She was extremely rude and yelling in front of children. Did not know how to communicate properly and called the police on a school trip with young children who decided she was in the wrong! Typical Karen behavior I would give her 0 stars if I could. Here’s a photo of her mean mugging children.
The Splash Pods have a visually appealing design and seem to offer an enjoyable playground experience. The vibrant colors and interactive features make them quite enticing. However, it's worth mentioning that the exclusive access for residents is a downside. It can be seen as unfortunate and exclusionary for other children who are unable to enter the playground and enjoy the Splash Pods. Opening up access to all kids would be a fairer and more inclusive approach, ensuring that everyone can partake in the fun.
clean.. helpful staff .. concession food is decent for price. they have ice cream 🍦
This park has a nice large splash area and a great non-splash playground. A decent number of picnic tables under shade make this a great place to relax while the kids run around. And a great place for a play date.
Price went up which isn’t really that bad but they don’t allow you to bring in water toys which sucks and they don’t want kids to run . To many rules
This park has everything. Softball diamonds, jogging path, arena soccer field, batting cages, ect. Enjoyed a nice evening walking around.
Well equipped park. Has lots of fun things to do during all seasons. The water park part was the kids favorite things. It was really clean and the bathrooms were good too. Next to it is a skate park and there’s lots of fun things to do and restaurants near by in case the kiddos get hungry. Commissary is also only a 2 min drive from the park. One of the bests!
The park area is kind of run down with lots of trash blowing around. The splash pad is small but the kids still had fun.
I saw some comments that the splash pad was closed. Can confirm it is now open. The water runs on a timer, so if you don't see it spraying, make sure you hit the button.
Was disappointed. This place looks much bigger in the pictures online. Not much water pressure and many of the spouts are clogged or just trickle. My kids were looking forward to using the squirt cannons but all 3 weren't operational. After 20 minutes, they were ready to go. Hopefully this gets resolved so we can come back.
4$ adult/child it is nice for the little ones to run around. I went during the week at around 12pm it was not too many people. I loved it because it's fenced in so no kids can leave and staff has to open door for you There is a concession stand. And bathrooms are easily accessible. Clean.
What an oasis of fun right in the middle of a Beautiful park! My favorite part about coming here vs other splash pads is that there's so many shaded spots for parents to sit whole the kids run around!! Makes it a much more comfortable day!
Came here for the Splash Pad and it’s closed, as did a few other families. The sign says it opens in March, it’s April 25th today.
Overall, the park itself is an amazing resource!
Overall, the park itself is an amazing resource!
Wilson park is a well maintained town park with soccer fields, baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts and playground. Paved walking path around fields. Limited parking near playground but lots more parking in the back, just follow the road. Restrooms right there near playground. There is a short bike path down to the water where you can launch a boat or kayak. Picnic tables by boat ramp. Lots to do in a little town park. Nice job North Kingstown!
I have only been here for swim lesson but not when open to the public. I love the class was small and they enjoyed it. Water temp is controlled lots of lifeguards. I see they have small lockers to put items in and picnic tables but once again I have not been during public hours. Tickets are $20 a person $10 if you live in Orland Park.
Small little pad with fountains. Kids have fun nevertheless.
Closest parking is way before the batting cages; on the Washington Street entrance side. On the side of the park with the playground structure.
Closest parking is way before the batting cages; on the Washington Street entrance side. On the side of the park with the playground structure.
Very nice trainers and staff. Very efficient management. Very safe lots of fun. Beat the heat...
Almost right across the street from the community so while one of us is grocery shopping the other takes the kiddos to the park.
It has a splash park, that looks like it's getting a refresh right now.
There's swings and lots of climbing on equipment, along with the skate park.
It has a splash park, that looks like it's getting a refresh right now.
There's swings and lots of climbing on equipment, along with the skate park.
Our little just enjoys the place! My only recommendation is to have more shady spots around the splash pad. Yeah there are tables under an awning but a few more shady spots would be nice for us more sensitive skin. Our kid is literally counting down the days for when it gets warmer out to play in the water!!
I love this park ! Benches or grass seating , so safe for my littles on base rather then worrying about drug needles in the civilian parks on Lacey and Olympia . Water shoes recommended from going to the blue playground floor as it blistered my 3 year olds skin off his little toes.
Great free fun for kids. Bring some chairs if you want to grab a spot in the shade. There are benches, but all in direct sun. Splash park is fenced in and has a small staff seated outside mainly to enforce the no drinks or bags policy. It is huge compared to other splash parks in the area. Playground is a good size and seems to have plenty to keep the kids entertained once they need to dry off. Expect to find an ice cream truck in attendance. All in all a very good time.
Great family fun here! Kids love this place.
The restrooms need work though. No paper towels, just an old hand dryer that needs replacement.
The restrooms need work though. No paper towels, just an old hand dryer that needs replacement.
The park is nice. The splash pad is what I was disappointed in... Some of the things where the water shoots out of were off, in fact most of them were off. My kids still had fun though! Kids and babies will definitely have fun walking or running through the water falls and hoops! Bring sandals since the floor can be a little slippery!
This splash pad is SO COOL. I only wish they had them when I was a kid. I went during a weekday, and just parked on street (although I'm not a Braintree resident). The park was fenced in, which corralled my toddler perfectly. This spot is perfect for kids from just barely walking through elementary school. Some of the older kids were running wild without supervision (which meant I needed to look after my littler one closely) but that's standard at any playground. With littler kids, it's worth noting there's no changing pad, so I wound up changing my daughter on the grass. For an older kid, just arrive in swim suits. Also, the only restrooms are port-a-potties, which are again hard with a tiny kiddo.