Wisconsin summers are simply unforgettable. Nights under the stars, swimming in the lakes, and enjoying endless hiking trails. Of course, they can also be undeniably warm. On those dog days of summer, all you want to do is cool down. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing Wisconsin outdoor water parks that will help you do just that. This list highlights some tried-and-true favorite places to bring the whole family. Go beyond the community pool and have the most epic cool-off ever when you explore some of the best water parks in Wisconsin.

1. Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark Waterpark, 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA
Noah's Ark Waterpark / Google
This water park is truly the granddaddy of them all. There are 51 water slides in total, a 4D theater, and so much more for all ages to enjoy. Learn more when you check out the official Noah's Ark Water Park website. 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

For a closer look at one of the top water parks in Wisconsin, be sure to watch the video below:

2. Lost Rios Waterpark, Chula Vista Resort
Chula Vista Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 1000 Chula Vista Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA
Los Rios Waterpark/Facebook
This Wisconsin Dells water park has it all! Think: a giant rainforest, an uphill water roller coaster, and waterslides where you can compete against one another. 2501 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

Get a virtual tour of this dynamic water park in Wisconsin when you watch the brief YouTube video below:

3. Mt. Olympus
Mt. Olympus/Facebook
This is a water park and Wisconsin theme park all in one. From a giant wave pool to epic speed slides, there is something for everyone here. 1701 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
4. Kalahari Resorts
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Wisconsin Dells, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
Kalahari Resorts Wisconsin / Google
Kalahari Resort has 125,000 square feet of fun. The water slides are epic, but people get really excited about bodyboarding. 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

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5. Blue Harbor Resort
725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA
Blue Harbor Resort/Facebook
This stunning hotel has its own water park. There is a surf simulator, dueling tube slides, and a lazy river. Learn more about all the adventures that await when you visit Blue Harbor Resort. 725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081.
6. Great Wolf Lodge
1400 Great Wolf Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
Great Wolf Lodge/Facebook
This indoor park is 80,000 square feet. You can go down a multi-person raft, a water park raceway, and super fast water slides. There's a lot of adventure to be had at Great Wolf Lodge! 1400 Great Wolf Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
7. Timber Ridge at Grand Geneva
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA
Timber Ridge at Grand Geneva/Facebook
This indoor/outdoor water park is 50,000 square feet. Some of the slides at Timber Ridge are 35 feet high, and the Lazy River runs 500 feet. 7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
8. Tundra Lodge
865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304, USA
Tundra Lodge/Facebook
This is a 30,000-square-foot aquatic playground. The Polar Plunge water slides swoosh 500 feet. Can you imagine a more epic water park experience? Learn more about planning your trip to Tundra Lodge. 865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304.
9. The Waters of Minocqua
8116 US-51, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
The Waters of Minocqua/Facebook
This mountain lodge hotel in Wisconsin has an amazing water park inside. It is not super large but is the largest in the Northwoods. Go down water slides or shoot hoops in the water. 8116 US-51, Minocqua, WI 54548.

What do you think of this list? Any additions you would make? Feel free to share your recommendations with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you! Now that we’ve outlined some of our favorite Wisconsin outdoor water parks, how about some natural swimming holes in Wisconsin? There’s something for everyone on the list!

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Beth C. | May 19, 2023

Does Wisconsin have any swimming holes?

You bet! There are plenty of places to cool off when the temperatures begin to rise. Check out our list of Wisconsin swimming holes:

  • Dells of the Eau Claire Park - Aniwa
  • Soo Lake - Newbold
  • Minooka Park - Waukesha
  • Turtle Creek - Beloit
  • Amnicon Falls - South Range
  • Willow Flowage - Little Rice
  • Hartman Creek State Park
  • Fox Brook Park - Brookfield
  • Willow River State Park - Hudson
  • Quarry Beach - Sheboygan

 

Learn more about these amazing and fun-filled places to go swimming in Wisconsin.

What are the best parks in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is a vast state that's filled with natural spaces to explore. Some of our recommendations for the best parks in Wisconsin include:

  • Mirror Lake State Park (Baraboo, WI)
  • Devil's Lake State Park (Baraboo, WI)
  • Council Grounds State Park (Merrill, WI)
  • Governor Dodge State Park (Dodgeville, WI)
  • Peninsula State Park (Fish Creek, WI)
  • Newport State Park (Ellison Bay, WI)
  • Rib Mountain State Park (Wausau, WI)
  • Perrot State Park (Trempealeau, WI)
  • Lakeshore State Park (Milwaukee, WI)
  • Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan, WI)
  • Brunet Island State Park (Cornell, WI)
  • Harrington Beach State Park (Belgium, WI)

 

 

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