Chill Out With Our Guide To Water Parks Near St. Louis
Water parks near St. Louis allow families to escape that Midwestern summer heat -- at least temporarily. Who can argue with an activity that offers summer relaxation in a refreshingly cool environment? As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about St. Louis water parks.
Splash City
Monsoon Mountain
Catch A Wave On The Flow Rider
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Address:10 Gateway Dr., Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone:618-346-4571
Hours:The park is open in the summer daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the exception of Tuesday when it stays open until 9 p.m. for family fun night.
Price:Daily admission; children ages 3 to 16, $13; adults 17 and older, $16; seniors ages 55 and older, $12. Collinsville residents receive a $4 discount per ticket. Season passes are available.
Raging Rivers
Raging Riversis located on the scenic Great River Road along the mighty Mississippi. The park features water slides, splash bowls, fountains, rapids, wave pools and a meandering man-made river. On the Cascade Body Flumes, riders glide with or without an inner tube down a twisting, turning 500-foot slide. The Endless River floats tube-riding revelers along at a lazy 2 1/2 mph.
The One, The Only Swirlpool
Itty Bitty Surf City
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Address:100 Main St., Grafton, IL 62037
Phone:618-786-2345
Hours:Raging Rivers is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. but from Aug. 8 through Sept. 5 the park closes at 6 p.m.
Price:General admission; all-day rate for guests taller than 48 inches is $19.95. For guests less than 48 inches, it is $16.95; seniors 60 and older are $16.95; children ages two and younger are free. After 3 p.m there's a $5 discount on all admission prices.
Other Noteworthy Parks Near St. Louis
Blanchette Park and Aquatic Center
North Pointe Family Aquatic Center
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