Your Guide to the Best Midwest Waterparks This Summer

It’s hot. The kids are restless. And let’s be honest, you wouldn’t mind a giant waterslide, a little help with the tan, and a giant frozen lemonade either.

The moment the humidity hits and the kids start complaining that they’re “soooo bored,” it’s basically a sign from the universe to hit the water.

So, do you have a waterpark on your summer bucket list this year?

Sure, the Wisconsin Dells is a no-brainer. With some of the biggest and best parks in the country, it’s basically the Disney World of chlorine. If you’ve been, you get it, and if you haven’t. Go. At least once. But here’s the thing, Wisconsin isn’t the only place where you can pack in a full day of splashes, slides, and sunburns shaped like your sunglasses.

The Midwest is swimming (pun intended) with options when it comes to cool, kid-approved waterparks. Many of which are a quick road trip away, making them the perfect pick for a spontaneous weekend adventure, a mid-week escape, or that one summer day when you just need everyone to go to bed tired and happy.

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Whether you're looking for lazy rivers, heart-racing water slides, wave pools, or just a great way to beat the heat without hopping on a plane, we’ve got you covered.

From indoor resorts to outdoor giants, here’s a roundup of the most popular waterparks across the Midwest that deserve a spot on your summer fun list.