Water Parks In Missouri: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

Water parks in Missouri are a prime summer attraction, offering both a release from the heat and a fun family experience. Most parks offer an exciting array of activities from kid-size whirlpools to heart-stopping flume rides for more adventurous park goers.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Missouri water parks.

White Water

White Water

Signature Ride: Kalani Towers

fan favorite Kalani Towers

Aloha River At Hula Hula Bay

Aloha River at Hula Hula Bay

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Address:3505 West Highway 76 Branson, MO 65616
Phone:800-475-9370
Hours:July through Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Weekends only Aug. 14 to 31 and open Labor Day weekend. Closed Sept. 6 through June 30
Price:$38 for adults, $32 for children four to 11 and $27 for seniors. A three-day, two-park pass for White Water and Silver Dollar City is $90 for adults and $70 for children

Big Surf Water Park

Affordable and convenient,Big Surf Water Parkhas a variety of rides and attractions. Plus, there's discount pricing for folks who don't intend to get in the water and just want to enjoy the park's dry-ground sports area. The park, just south of Lake of the Ozarks, is ideal for family reunions, company picnics and school field trips.

Signature Ride: Zambezi Falls

Zambezi Falls

Lazy Rivers, Flumes And Rapids

Lazy River

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Address:954 State Road Y, Linn Creek, MO, 65052
Phone:573-346-6111
Hours:June 4 through Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Aug. 13 through Sept. 2 weekends only. Open Labor Day weekend Sept. 3 to 5
Price:$26.50 for adults, $21.50 for children four to 10, $17.50 for seniors and $26.50 with a $13.25 refund for non-swimmers

Other Noteworthy Parks Near Missouri

Adventure Oasis Water Park

Timber Falls Water Park at Tan-Tar-A Resort

Coco Key Water Resort

Bluff Falls Water Park & Family Fun Center

Mark Twain Landing

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