Houston Water Parks and Theme Parks Guide

Water parks, pools, and splash pads are a great way to keep Houston kids cool!

Plus, amusement parks with kiddie rides are a fun way to while away those lazy vacation days! Read on to find out where to go with teens, school-age kids, and even toddlers and preschoolers.

Favorite Houston Amusement and Water Parks
Splashway Waterpark is located in Sheridan, TX, about 90 minutes drive from Houston. Photo courtesy of Splashway Waterpark
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The vintage carousel at Kiddie Park in San Antonio, photo courtesy of the park
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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.
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The new Great Wolf Lodge in Webster features a 92,000-square-foot water park.
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Epic Indoor Water Park Opens at Great Wolf Lodge’s New Houston Area Location
​Galveston's Schlitterbahn is an indoor waterpark near Houston. Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn in Galveston Island
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Get building at Dig World TX near Houston.
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