Summary
When summer comes, outdoor water parks around Minneapolis and the Twin Cities open for kids and families to enjoy the sunny days. These locations provide excellent opportunities for families to cool off and have fun.
St Louis Park Aquatic Park
The St. Louis Park Aquatic Park is operated by the city of St. Louis Park. This outdoor park features two slides, water toys and geysers, a lap pool, and a sand beach playground. It is a perfect spot for families looking for fun-filled days in the sun.
For more details regarding admission hours and fees, check the park’s website. The park is located at 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
North Commons Water Park, Minneapolis
This outdoor water park is the second of two owned by the city of Minneapolis, although it is the smaller of the two. It offers swimming lessons and various classes along with speed slides, loop slides, a shallow pool, geysers, and an abundance of water playground features that cater to all ages.
To learn about admission hours and fees, visit the park’s website. The park can be found at 1701 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis.
Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan
This expansive outdoor water park is managed by the city of Eagan. Cascade Bay opens in early June and operates until late August, featuring thrilling water slides, a lazy river raft ride, water fountains, a waterfall, a sandy beach, and a zero-depth entry pool designed for babies and toddlers.
For admission hours and fees, refer to the park’s website. The location is 1360 Civic Center Dr, Eagan, Minnesota.
Oak Hill Splash Pad, St. Louis Park
Although not a traditional pool, the Oak Hill Splash Pad provides immense joy for kids who love running through sprinklers. It features fountains, spraying water, bubbling hoses, and geysers, making it a fun experience for children. The splash pad is free for residents and costs $1 for non-residents from the beginning of June until the end of August.
For more information on admission, visit the park’s website. It is situated at Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S, St. Louis Park.
Bunker Beach, Coon Rapids
Bunker Beach boasts the title of Minnesota’s largest outdoor wave pool. In addition to the wave pool, families can enjoy water slides, a long raft ride, a climbing wall, and a play area in the pool designed for older kids, alongside a sand play area and a zero entry depth pool for little ones.
For more details on admission fees and hours, visit Bunker Beach’s website. The park is located at 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Highland Park Aquatic Center, St. Paul
The City of St. Paul operates the Highland Park Aquatic Center, offering various amenities such as an aquatic rock wall, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, diving boards, water geysers, water slides, and a splash pad. The center is open from late May until Labor Day, with admission priced at $7 for children and adults over 48 inches tall and $6 for seniors and those under 48 inches. Family and group rates are also available.
To find out about admission hours and fees, refer to the park’s website. It is located at 1840 Edgcumbe Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
