The AmericInn in Ashland has an indoor waterpark. It doesn't look like it's huge, but it might be a fun way to spend an afternoon. From pictures I can find, it looks like there are two decent water slides and a splash area. They do have day passes available.
AmericInn SplAshland
3009 Lake Shore Drive E ~ Ashland, WI
Admission: $10
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
River Bend RV Resort
River Bend RV Resort just outside of Watertown is more than just a campground. It is actually a great place to hang out for a day! To be honest, we were really only interested in their water park.
Now, if you're looking for a Wisconsin-Dells-caliber water park, this is not it. But if you are looking for a swimming hole with some fun extras, River Bend is a great place to try.
First off, there IS an old-fashioned swimming hole. Well, maybe not exactly traditional.
They have a shallow, sandy beach on one side. Across the buoy line is much deeper with inflatable water equipment, like jumping pads and slides. We did not venture that far with two little ones, but we did enjoy the floating lounges the resort puts out. They are pretty sturdy and fun to float around on.
The main attraction, though, is the pool area. River Bend has a nice splash pad/kiddie pool. We had to hold both of our kids (ages 5 & 2) back from racing in as soon as they saw it. There are fountains, a spray arch, and a slide with a nice pad at the bottom, as well as plenty of open water for playing.
And then we ventured to the big pool! I would say the main draw to River Bend is probably the big green water slides. However, both of ours were still too small for those ones. It is also worth noting that they do not run the entire time the pool is open.
Although the kiddo was a little disappointed she couldn't go on the big slides, they BOTH had a blast flying down the little slides. There is a smaller frog slide (above, at the right) as well as a pretty decent-sized eagle slide (below, at the left). We did lots of swimming practice and sliding. The eagle slide was the definite favorite, but they are both good and fast.
One thing I really appreciated about River Bend was that they allowed us to use our own floaties. For some reason some places don't, but I always feel more comfortable when the kids have them on.
River Bend has nice bathrooms with coin-operated showers.
River Bend RV Resort
W6940 Rubidell Rd ~ Watertown, WI ~ (920) 261-7505
Admission: 3&under free, Monday-Thursday $5/person, Friday-Sunday $10/person
Now, if you're looking for a Wisconsin-Dells-caliber water park, this is not it. But if you are looking for a swimming hole with some fun extras, River Bend is a great place to try.
First off, there IS an old-fashioned swimming hole. Well, maybe not exactly traditional.
They have a shallow, sandy beach on one side. Across the buoy line is much deeper with inflatable water equipment, like jumping pads and slides. We did not venture that far with two little ones, but we did enjoy the floating lounges the resort puts out. They are pretty sturdy and fun to float around on.
The main attraction, though, is the pool area. River Bend has a nice splash pad/kiddie pool. We had to hold both of our kids (ages 5 & 2) back from racing in as soon as they saw it. There are fountains, a spray arch, and a slide with a nice pad at the bottom, as well as plenty of open water for playing.
And then we ventured to the big pool! I would say the main draw to River Bend is probably the big green water slides. However, both of ours were still too small for those ones. It is also worth noting that they do not run the entire time the pool is open.
Although the kiddo was a little disappointed she couldn't go on the big slides, they BOTH had a blast flying down the little slides. There is a smaller frog slide (above, at the right) as well as a pretty decent-sized eagle slide (below, at the left). We did lots of swimming practice and sliding. The eagle slide was the definite favorite, but they are both good and fast.
We visited as soon as the pool opened in the morning, so we worked up quite an appetite by the time we dragged the kids out a few hours later. We opted to order some lunch to-go from their restaurant. It was reasonably priced and gone before we got home!
One thing I really appreciated about River Bend was that they allowed us to use our own floaties. For some reason some places don't, but I always feel more comfortable when the kids have them on.
River Bend has nice bathrooms with coin-operated showers.
River Bend RV Resort
W6940 Rubidell Rd ~ Watertown, WI ~ (920) 261-7505
Admission: 3&under free, Monday-Thursday $5/person, Friday-Sunday $10/person
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Wilderness Resort
We attended a family gathering at the Wilderness this spring. The kids had blast!
The highlight, of course, was the water park. While the Wilderness does have an outdoor water park as well, we were only able to experience the indoor in March! It spans three large rooms.
One room is primarily a splash area. There is a large climber as well as a small splash pad for babies and toddlers.
Another room contains the "activity" pool, VERY small lazy river, and some little water slides geared toward preschoolers.
The third room has a wave pool, a small climber area for small kiddos, and more full-sized water slides.
The Wilderness has a great variety of activities that are appropriate to span all ages. I also really like that they measure and provide wristbands to kids based on their height so the lifeguards know at a glance which rides each child is tall enough for. It's also an easy way to reference the rides as a parent and know which are okay for your child.
The water park has plenty of life preservers on hand, but they also allow you to use your own, which is awesome since some don't!
The disadvantage of the Wilderness is that you are supposed to be a hotel guest in order to use their water park. However, we had some members of our party join us just for a day, and they were able to get a day pass. I am not entirely sure how that works, but I believe a staying member had to go vouch that they were with us.
I will also say their lost and found program is not very user friendly. The ONLY way to retrieve an item is to fill out an online form and wait until they contact you. We did eventually get our stuff back, though. And, yes, I realize it was our fault it was left in the first place.
All in all, if you are looking for a weekend water getaway, the Wilderness was a pretty decent one.
Wilderness Resort
511 E Adams St ~ Wisconsin Dells, WI ~ (800) 867-9453
Admission: included in room rate
The highlight, of course, was the water park. While the Wilderness does have an outdoor water park as well, we were only able to experience the indoor in March! It spans three large rooms.
One room is primarily a splash area. There is a large climber as well as a small splash pad for babies and toddlers.
Another room contains the "activity" pool, VERY small lazy river, and some little water slides geared toward preschoolers.
The third room has a wave pool, a small climber area for small kiddos, and more full-sized water slides.
The Wilderness has a great variety of activities that are appropriate to span all ages. I also really like that they measure and provide wristbands to kids based on their height so the lifeguards know at a glance which rides each child is tall enough for. It's also an easy way to reference the rides as a parent and know which are okay for your child.
The water park has plenty of life preservers on hand, but they also allow you to use your own, which is awesome since some don't!
The disadvantage of the Wilderness is that you are supposed to be a hotel guest in order to use their water park. However, we had some members of our party join us just for a day, and they were able to get a day pass. I am not entirely sure how that works, but I believe a staying member had to go vouch that they were with us.
I will also say their lost and found program is not very user friendly. The ONLY way to retrieve an item is to fill out an online form and wait until they contact you. We did eventually get our stuff back, though. And, yes, I realize it was our fault it was left in the first place.
All in all, if you are looking for a weekend water getaway, the Wilderness was a pretty decent one.
Wilderness Resort
511 E Adams St ~ Wisconsin Dells, WI ~ (800) 867-9453
Admission: included in room rate
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark is the ultimate water park - America's largest in fact:) They have wave pools, lazy rivers, and water coasters and water slides for a wide range of adventure levels. My kiddo and I had a blast! There is really more than you can do in a day, so if you're going to be in town and water parks are your thing, I would recommend getting their second day deal before you leave the park. It gives you drastically reduced prices for a whole additional day of fun!
There are the old classics like the Bermuda Triangle slides and the Adventure Rivers, as well as some new thrillers. The Point of No Return is a see-through, big-drop individual slide. The Scorpion's Tail flips you upside down! Those are two of the more unique slides.
The best part about Noah's Ark is that there really is something for everyone. They range from the tame to the insane.
Noah's Ark is one of the most well-known Wisconsin attractions, but it is definitely worth a visit at least once as a family.
Noah's Ark Water Park
1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway ~ Wisconsin Dells, WI ~ (608) 254-6351
Admission: Prices range from $20-$40, but I would highly recommend checking around for deals. You can almost always find discounted tickets at a local grocery store or through the local recreation department. Also check their website for specials.
There are the old classics like the Bermuda Triangle slides and the Adventure Rivers, as well as some new thrillers. The Point of No Return is a see-through, big-drop individual slide. The Scorpion's Tail flips you upside down! Those are two of the more unique slides.
The best part about Noah's Ark is that there really is something for everyone. They range from the tame to the insane.
Noah's Ark is one of the most well-known Wisconsin attractions, but it is definitely worth a visit at least once as a family.
Noah's Ark Water Park
1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway ~ Wisconsin Dells, WI ~ (608) 254-6351
Admission: Prices range from $20-$40, but I would highly recommend checking around for deals. You can almost always find discounted tickets at a local grocery store or through the local recreation department. Also check their website for specials.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Country Springs Hotel & Water Park
We had so much fun at Country Springs! It is on the smaller scale as far as indoor water parks go, but it had plenty to keep us occupied for the morning. I think young children could make a full open-to-close day of Country Springs, but older kids would probably get bored after a few hours.
There is an "interactive" water play area: small water slides, water guns, dump bucket, and the like.
This picture is a little bit of a broader shot of the back end of the water park. The blue tunnel carries tubes to the top of the staircase. The large slides start & end inside, but the structures themselves are all outside the building.
There is also an activity pool with basketball and balancing lily pads, plus there's a hot tub.
One of my favorite things about Country Springs were that my kiddo could wear her own floatie! Wouldn't have seemed like a big deal except that I discovered this summer our nearest community pool didn't allow them.
My other favorite part was that there was no height or age requirement for the tube slides! This really surprised me, but we were thrilled because my kiddo LOVES water slides. Daddy may or may not have accidentally taken her on an unsupervised one this summer for which (we later discovered) she was technically too little, thus spurring her love of them. Whoops! Anyhow, at Country Springs it was no problem; as long as she was with an adult, she was good to go!
Country Springs Water Park
2810 Golf Rd ~ Pewaukee, WI ~ 262-547-0201
Admission: $15/weekday pass, $25/weekend day pass, but check for specials, especially during certain days/hours; under 2 is free
There is an "interactive" water play area: small water slides, water guns, dump bucket, and the like.
This picture is a little bit of a broader shot of the back end of the water park. The blue tunnel carries tubes to the top of the staircase. The large slides start & end inside, but the structures themselves are all outside the building.
There is also an activity pool with basketball and balancing lily pads, plus there's a hot tub.
One of my favorite things about Country Springs were that my kiddo could wear her own floatie! Wouldn't have seemed like a big deal except that I discovered this summer our nearest community pool didn't allow them.
My other favorite part was that there was no height or age requirement for the tube slides! This really surprised me, but we were thrilled because my kiddo LOVES water slides. Daddy may or may not have accidentally taken her on an unsupervised one this summer for which (we later discovered) she was technically too little, thus spurring her love of them. Whoops! Anyhow, at Country Springs it was no problem; as long as she was with an adult, she was good to go!
Country Springs Water Park
2810 Golf Rd ~ Pewaukee, WI ~ 262-547-0201
Admission: $15/weekday pass, $25/weekend day pass, but check for specials, especially during certain days/hours; under 2 is free
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