Known for its variety of winter and cold weather activities, Wisconsin has indoor water fun, too. No matter where you are in Wisconsin, you can find some poolside relaxation. Read on to find waterparks across the state and jump in.
Pictured: Springs Waterpark; photo courtesy of Travel Wisconsin
AmericInn by Wyndham – Ashland
3009 Lake Shore Dr. E, Ashland, WI, 54806 | 715.682.9950 | visit website
Located right off of Lake Superior this pet friendly hotel has a variety of indoor pool options for the whole family. The AmericInn offers two indoor pools, tipping buckets, a kiddie pool and a water cannon. The waterpark is included with your stay at the hotel.
Breaker Bay at Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center
725 Blue Harbor Dr., Sheboygan, WI | 866.701.2583 | visit website
Located in Sheboygan, Breaker Bay offers fun no matter the weather outside. Some unique offerings include dueling tube slides, a surf simulator, toddler tides and water basketball. Private cabanas are available for rental, as well. With a souvenir tumbler called the Sammy Sipper, you can get $1 refills from the snack bar during your visit. When you’re not swimming, you can visit their arcade or mini golf course.
Chaos Waterpark at Metropolis Resort
2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 | 715.334.8751 | visit website
Chaos Waterpark in Eau Claire is perfect for the whole family with two waterslides, a lazy river, an aquatic playground, an activity pool and hot tub. With a variety of passes, including day passes, dry passes, toddler swims and late night passes, they are able to accommodate everyone. They also offer their Action City Fun Center and Trampoline park, with games and food.
Deer Valley Lodge
401 W. Industrial Dr., Barneveld, WI 53507 | 608.924.1600 | visit website
This 12,000 square foot waterpark in Barneveld boasts many family friendly options such as a zero depth kiddie pool, an activity pool, two tower slides, dump buckets and a Jacuzzi whirlpool. They also offer an arcade for those not swimming and have refreshments at The Rusty Nail Saloon. Waterpark passes are included with hotel stays, as well as various day pass offerings.
Springs Waterpark at The Ingleside Hotel
2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee, WI 53072 | 800.247.6640 | visit website
This Milwaukee area waterpark (pictured above) has everything you need for a fun day poolside. With three large slides, a lazy river and an interactive children’s area, there is something for all ages. Not a fan of the water? Visit their arcade to play one of their 50 games, hit up their bar for a drink or have a sweet treat at their snack bar. Springs Waterpark offers overnight stays, as well as day passes.
Three Bears Resort
701 Yogi Circle, Warrens, WI 54666 | 608.378.2500 | visit website
Located northwest of Madison, this waterpark is a great central location for your next visit. This 60,000 square foot indoor waterpark features body slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and fountains. If you are looking for some privacy while at the waterpark, private cabana rentals are available. The waterpark is free to those staying overnight at the resort, but they also offer day passes and a discounted non-swimmer pass.
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark at Grand Geneva
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | 262.249.3400 | visit website
Just over the border from Illinois, this waterpark is a great option for Wisconsin’s southern neighbors. Kept at 86 degrees, this is the perfect place to warm up this winter, with a 35-foot-high water slide and over 500 feet of lazy river. A stay is required to use this waterpark and day passes are not available.
Tundra Lodge Resort Waterpark & Conference Center
865 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI 54304 | 920.405.8700 | visit website
The only waterpark in Green Bay, Tundra Lodge offers 30,000 square feet of water activities for all ages. With a lazy river, water slides and a splash area for little swimmers, visitors will find something to enjoy. For those non-swimmers, or if you need to dry off a bit, their 70 plus game arcade is there for you to enjoy. They offer full and half day passes, as well.
The Waters of Minocqua
8116 U.S. 51, Minocqua, WI 54548 | 715.358.4000 | visit website
Up in the Northwoods you can still find some warm weather fun no matter the time of year. Waterslides, splash zones and a relaxing pool are all on offer at The Waters of Minocqua. Included for guests at the hotel, the waterpark offers day passes, including discounted non-swimmer passes.
Wisconsin Dells: the Waterpark Capital of the World
Of course we can’t talk about Wisconsin waterparks and not mention the Wisconsin Dells. Below are listed their three year-round indoor waterparks:
Kalahari Resort Waterpark
1305 Kalahari Dr., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 | 608.254.5466 | visit website
Wisconsin’s largest indoor waterpark, the Kalahari has an uphill roller coaster water slide, surf simulator, indoor wave pool and family raft ride.
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 | 608.254.8560 | visit website
With America’s tallest waterslide, Mt. Olympus has options you won’t find anywhere else, like their 9 foot wave pool and the first rotating water slide. There are non-water options, as well, including roller coasters and go-karts.
Wilderness Resort Waterpark
511 E. Adams St., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 | 608.253.9729 | visit website
Wilderness Resort boasts four indoor waterparks, each with unique features such as a see-through-roof, America’s largest indoor wave pool, a 400 foot lazy river and a swim up bar. Private cabanas are available for rental, as well as a variety of food and drink options.