Stand Under A 600-Gallon Tipping Bucket At Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park In Missouri, A Perfect Winter Retreat
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on January 10, 2024(Originally published January 10, 2021)
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Summertime often seems so far off when we’re knee-deep in winter, doesn’t it? We may still have a bit of a way to go before the warm weather and golden sunshine make their seasonal return. However, until then, we can feel as though summer has arrived when we visit Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park in Missouri.
Summertime fun awaits, even in the dead of winter, at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park, part of the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach.
If you're looking for things to do in Missouri in winter, why not start with a family getaway to this indoor water park? It's the perfect way to keep cabin fever at bay.
The indoor waterpark in Missouri welcomes both those staying at the resort and non-guests, making it the perfect destination when you’re on the hunt for a leisurely and fun family day out.
You don't even have to make reservations if you're just visiting for the water park. Just stop by and buy your tickets when you arrive at the resort.
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Just be prepared to get soaked, especially if you’re brave enough to stand under the 600-gallon tipping bucket. The massive tipping bucket, in fact, is popular with kids and adults of all ages.
Standing under the tipping bucket is the perfect way to start your visit to this indoor water park in Missouri.
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However, that’s just the start of the fun that will make you feel as though you’ve journeyed to a beachy paradise. Zip and glide down the waterslides (a total of 600 feet), and…
Shoot hoops with a game of water basketball. The indoor waterpark spans 20,000 square feet, which gives you plenty of space to stretch out and to have fun.
Join the kiddos at the three-story treehouse, where you can watch them glide down slides, cross over bridges, and crawl through tunnels. Everyone will have a blast with the water blasters.
When you need a break, float down the lazy river, or slip into the whirlpool for a relaxing soak. You can also reenergize with delicious goodies from the snack bar.
All of those Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park photos have you yearning for a sunny summer day? You won't find a better time to visit than during the coldest days of winter.
Jolly Mon Indoor Waterpark is typically open during select hours from Friday through Sunday. The park may have additional weekday hours during winter and spring break.
Have you ever stood under the 600-gallon tipping bucket at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park in Missouri? What was it like? Did it bring memories of summer rushing back? Let us know in the comments! If you prefer to spend time outdoors during the chilly winter months, plan a visit to Hickory Canyons to see its frozen waterfall. But, before you set off, be sure to bundle up, and slip on a pair of sturdy hiking boots.
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What are some fun things to do in Missouri in winter?
A trip to Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park in Missouri promises plenty of wintertime fun, but it’s just the start. Here are some more fun things to do in Missouri in winter:
Go ice skating at Steinberg Ice Skating Rink in St. Louis. Warm up by the fire pit as you recharge with a delicious snack.
Spend a few hours snow tubing at Polar Plunge Tubing Park at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Eureka.
Enjoy a winter getaway at River of Life Farm in Dora, which boasts some of the darkest skies in Missouri. It’s perfect for a winter evening of stargazing.
