By Ohio.org Staff
Posted On: Dec 30, 2022
Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, it's a balmy 84 degrees in Ohio's exciting indoor waterparks! Five parks throughout Ohio offer unique combinations of waterslides, water rides, pools, full-service spas, and more.
Kids will have a blast splashing, playing, and laughing the day away. While the parents can kick-back, relax, and unwind poolside or jump right in and experience the excitement for themselves.
Best of all, family-sized, comfortable hotel rooms are just steps away, making for a no-stress family getaway! So check out these indoor waterparks that offer great family getaway.
Hank's Hangout at Castaway Bay in Sandusky
Castaway Bay at Cedar Point in Sandusky
With its tropical theme, guests at Castaway Bay feel like they have just landed on an island paradise upon entering this lush indoor waterpark resort. Have some splish-splashin' fun at Pierce's Play Pool, an interactive indoor pool which features floatables and basketball hoops. Or head to Hank's Hangout with its giant tipping bucket, sprayers, rope bridges, and four body slides!
Castaway Bay features 237 hotel rooms and suites including family-oriented units, and the 38,000-square-foot indoor waterpark loaded with water activities for all ages. There's also the 6,000-square-foot arcade, Castaway Play (an activity center with an escape room, blacklight mini-golf and mini-bowling, plus a craft and child activity center), and several dining options.
Crooked Creek at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason
Great Wolf Lodge in Mason
A sister resort to the Great Wolf Lodge property in Sandusky, Great Wolf Lodge in Mason features a 79,000-square-foot , indoor water park. Situated next to Kings Island, the lodge boasts waterslides, pools, and a four-story treehouse water fort. Go for a spin on Coyote Cannon, where you twist nd turn on this 40-foot drop waterslide.
Great Wolf Lodge in Mason is a north woods-themed family resort with guest rooms (including themed suites), dining options, and even more attractions like The Northern Lights Arcade.
Fort Mackenzie at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky
Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky
The enormous north woods-themed waterpark at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky includes waterslides, pools, a giant water fort, a lazy river, and an adults-only hot springs. The Soak'n Oak Springs soft play treehouse is a favorite for children and those young at heart.
Stay in one of the Great Wolf Lodge's standard, themed, or premium suites that capture the atmosphere and adventure of the north woods. Other amenities include dining options, a spacious arcade, a mini bowling alley, and shopping.
Leopard's Lair at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky
Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky
Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky is the Midwest's largest indoor waterpark, boasting 173,000 square feet of 'wet, wild, fun.' Stand up and surf or boogie board on the five-foot ocean-like waves of FlowRider, ride the Zig Zag Zebra tandem tube slide, or just chill out on the lazy river. Your little ones will love the Leopard's Lair and Crocodile Cove play areas.
The resort features a variety of guest rooms, suites, and villas, as well as a fitness center, spa, shopping, and dining. For extra comfort, opt to rent your own private indoor cabana!
Spray ground at Splash Harbor in Belville
Splash Harbor in Belville
Splash Harbor's 6,000-square-foot indoor waterpark features plenty of water activities to enjoy. including a 49-foot looping water slide (that shoots more than 600 gallons of water per minute), a floating raft, hot tub area for both adults, plus a water spray area with shooting geysers, spraying palm trees, and water-dumping buckets.
There's also a large swimming pool with two basketball hoops, and a kiddie pool area that's gated off from the main pool. You can also book a room and stay at the Comfort Inn Splash Harbor. During your stay, enjoy amenities like the fitness center, game room, and video game arcade.
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