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Minnesota's Best Indoor Water Parks

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Kids and parents love the indoor water slides at Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington

Minnesota's Best Indoor Water Parks

Whether it's a snowy or rainy day, indoor water parks are a major draw throughout the year in Minnesota. Here are some of our favorites — everything from toddler-friendly slides and fountains to raucous thrill rides that'll appeal to big kids and their parents.

Big Splash water park at Arrowwood Resort

Big Splash water park at Arrowwood Resort

Big Splash 
Alexandria

Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria boasts a 38,000-square-foot Big Splash area with three four-story waterslides, an inner tube ride, a 500-gallon splash bucke, and children's play fort.

A kid eats pizza at Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark

Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark

Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark
Duluth

The Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark is a massive, family-friendly tropical oasis in Duluth with a thrilling four-story body or tube slide, 300-gallon splash zone, Minnesota’s first vortex pool, a 400-foot lazy river, arcade, mini golf and more. 

Great River Water Park in St. Paul

Great River Water Park in St. Paul

Great River Water Park 
St. Paul

Many community centers throughout the state have water slides, splash pads and more. The Great River Water Park in St. Paul has two water slides, a children’s activity area, and large floats for drifting the day away.

Girl at Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark in Bloomington

It's always 84 degrees at Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington 

Great Wolf Lodge 
Bloomington

One of the biggest draws near the Mall of America is Great Wolf Lodge, a sprawling, 75,000-square-foot indoor water park complete with five thrilling, all-ages water slides. It also offers a kiddie splash zone, surfing simulator, lazy river, interactive four-story water fort treehouse, and interactive water slide with dazzling lights and music for your entire group.  

Paul Bunyan Waterpark

Paul Bunyan Waterpark / Credit: Visit Brainerd

Paul Bunyan Waterpark
Baxter

Baxter has multiple indoor options, including the Paul Bunyan Waterpark at Brainerd Lakes' Arrowwood Lodge. It features 30,000 square feet of fun, including a four-story body slide, tube slide, zero-depth entry pool, and lazy river.

Rapid River Lodge and Water Park

Rapid River Lodge and Water Park

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter

Comfort Suites' Rapid River Lodge features a splash area, indoor heated pool, lazy river and two large slides.

A waterslide at Seven Clans Casino

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Seven Clans Casino
Thief River Falls 

The Seven Clans Casino’s indoor water park offers 40,000 square feet of family-oriented activities, including four large water slides, a lazy river, a hot tub, and a swimming pool. For younger children, find three miniature slides, a wading pool with sings and a splash pad.

Shoreview Community Center Water Park

Shoreview Community Center Water Park 

Shoreview Community Center 
Shoreview

Shoreview's popular community center has a tropical water park with a water slide where riders can select their own soundtrack, a splash zone, water basketball, and volleyball.

Three Bear Waterpark

Three Bear Waterpark

Three Bear Waterpark
Brainerd

Brainerd's Holiday Inn Express & Suites has Three Bear Water Park with a tube slide, body slide, 1,000-gallon splash bucket, lazy river and more.

Thumper Pond Resort waterpark

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Northern Hideaway Indoor Waterpark
Ottertail

At Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail, the Northern Hideaway Indoor Water Park features two three-story water slides, a lazy river, an activity pool with basketball and volleyball, and a zero-entry activity pool for toddlers.

Holiday Inn Suites Venetian Waterpark Maple Grove

Venetian Waterpark, Holiday Inn & Suites Maple Grove

Venetian Waterpark
Maple Grove

Transport your family to their own mini Italian city at the Venetian Waterpark within the Maple Grove location of Holiday Inn & Suites. It features two four-story water slides, a wading pool with splash zones, mini slides and water sprayers and an activity area with water basketball. The kids will also love the large arcade filled with video games.

Wild Woods Waterpark

Wild Woods Waterpark  / Credit: Wyndham Garden

Wild Woods Waterpark
Minneapolis

The river town-themed Wild Woods Water Park at Wyndham Garden Minneapolis Northwest is 30,000 square feet with four-story water slides, two tube slides, a body slide, a lazy river and a zero-depth entry pool with toys and activities for smaller children.

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