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Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
★4.1(5,879 reviews)$$$Water Park
🕑 Full day (6-8 hours)👶 Best for ages 3-16. Toddlers and preschoolers love the shallow splash zones and interactive water features, while tweens and teens can challenge themselves on thrilling water slides like the Texas Freefall and Brain Drain. The variety of attractions means siblings of different ages can all find their perfect level of excitement.🧡 Saved by 50+ families
About
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown is Houston's premier water park destination, offering over 40 acres of aquatic fun with everything from adrenaline-pumping slides to gentle wave pools. With dedicated areas for all ages, including extensive kid-friendly splash zones and a relaxing lazy river, families can easily spend an entire day cooling off and making summer memories together.
Highlights
- ✓The massive wave pool that creates ocean-like waves perfect for body surfing and floating
- ✓Typhoon Twister with its giant funnel that swirls riders before dropping them into a pool below
- ✓Splash Island - a multi-level interactive play structure with water cannons, tipping buckets, and mini slides for younger kids
- ✓The lazy river for relaxing family floats between more intense attractions
- ✓Texas Freefall - a near-vertical drop slide for brave older kids and teens
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive at opening time (usually 10:30 AM) to claim good spots near the wave pool or lazy river before crowds arrive - bring towels or blankets to mark your territory
- 2.Invest in a souvenir cup on arrival for discounted refills throughout the day, and consider renting a cabana if visiting with young children who need shade and a home base
- 3.Apply waterproof sunscreen before entering and reapply every 90 minutes - the Texas sun is intense, even in the water
- 4.Pack water shoes for the whole family as the pavement gets extremely hot by midday, and bring your own towels to save on rental fees
- 5.Hit the major slides before noon while lines are shorter, then retreat to the lazy river or splash zones during peak afternoon heat when wait times are longest
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekdays in May, early June, or late August for smallest crowds and shorter lines. Arrive right at opening for the best cabana and seating options. Avoid weekends in July when the park is at maximum capacity and wait times can exceed 45 minutes for popular slides.
What to Know
Season passes often cost less than two single-day visits and include free parking. Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but the park offers various dining options from pizza to funnel cakes. Life jackets are provided free at splash zones, and the park is wheelchair accessible with ramp access to most attractions.
Seasonal Notes
Open seasonally from late April/early May through September, typically closed during school year. Operating hours vary by month, with extended hours during peak summer (June-August). The park occasionally hosts special events like dive-in movies and holiday celebrations. Check the website before visiting as the park may close for private events or inclement weather.
Nearby Eats
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen (5 minutes away) offers family-friendly Tex-Mex with a kids menu and casual atmosphere. For quick bites, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is also nearby and popular with kids for its simple menu and fast service - perfect for hungry families after a day at the water park.
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