Wisconsin Dells waterparks with day passes

The original Great Wolf Lodge, with a warm indoor waterpark aimed at younger kids plus a small seasonal outdoor area.

Day passes:

Yes. Day passes start around $30. Sales are capped and sold-out dates can't be booked, and kids 2 and under are free.

Size:

76,000 sq ft indoor

Highlights:

Howlin' Tornado funnel ride (48 inches), Fort Mackenzie water fort, Slap Tail Pond wave pool, Crooked Creek lazy river, Tadpole Pond for small kids

Ages:

Toddlers through grade schoolers; most slides need 42 inches

Best for:

Families with toddlers and young kids

Know before you go:

Towels and life jackets are included with day passes. Outside food and coolers aren't allowed.

• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Day passes
• Toddler area
• Thrill slides
• Lazy river
• Wave pool
• Cabanas
• Food on site
• Arcade

Billed as the Midwest's largest indoor waterpark, with an outdoor summer park, an indoor theme park and a new Aquadome that opened in 2026.

Day passes:

Yes. A limited number of day passes are sold online for each date. Prices vary by day, and weekends and holidays sell out first.

Size:

125,000 sq ft indoor plus the 75,000 sq ft Aquadome (opened October 2026)

Highlights:

Aquadome with a retractable roof (Zambezi Rapids, Viper Venom water coaster, Nile River Racers), Master Blaster uphill water coaster, FlowRider surf simulator, Screaming Hyena trapdoor slide, Adventure Bay kids' area

Ages:

All ages; FlowRider needs about 42 inches to bodyboard

Best for:

Year-round thrill rides under one roof

Know before you go:

Outside food, drinks and coolers aren't allowed in the waterparks, with exceptions for baby food and allergy needs. Towels aren't provided for day-pass guests.

• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Day passes
• Toddler area
• Thrill slides
• Lazy river
• Wave pool
• Surf simulator
• Swim-up bar (21+)
• Cabanas
• Food on site
• Theme park rides too

A floating inflatable waterpark and swim beach on a naturally filtered, chlorine-free lake, with slides, trails and a treetop walk.

Day passes:

Yes. Day tickets are sold online. Guests at partner resorts (Aloha Beach, Natura Treescape, The VUE) get tickets with their stay.

Size:

150-acre property

Highlights:

Waterworld inflatable course on the lake, Mini Waterworld for kids under 5, Mount Natura Slides into the lake, Lady Bug Splash Pad (new in 2026), Mystic Forest Treetop Walkway

Ages:

Waterworld for ages 5 and up; Mini Waterworld for under 5

Best for:

Confident swimmers and kids who like climbing courses

Know before you go:

Bring your own towels, and bring a card because cash isn't accepted. Cabanas, umbrellas, kayaks and paddleboards cost extra.

• Outdoor
• Day passes
• Toddler area
• Cabanas
• Food on site

A large resort with four indoor and four outdoor waterparks spread across connected lodging, including one of the country's biggest indoor wave pools.

Day passes:

Yes. Waterpark passes are sold through the resort's Daily Adventures desk for dates up to 90 days out. Availability is limited on peak dates.

Size:

Nearly 500,000 sq ft across 4 indoor and 4 outdoor parks

Highlights:

Wild WaterDome (indoor) with the Great Wave wave pool, Klondike Kavern (indoor) with the Hurricane slide, Wild West (indoor) with dueling mat racers, Lost World (outdoor) with Cosmic Drop and Lunar Loop, Lake Wilderness and Cubby's Cove (outdoor)

Ages:

All ages; six toddler areas, and the thrill slides suit older kids and teens

Best for:

Multi-day stays and families who want variety

Know before you go:

Outside food, drinks and coolers aren't allowed in the waterpark pool areas. At Cubby's Cove, kids under 48 inches must wear a life jacket at all times.

• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Day passes
• Toddler area
• Thrill slides
• Lazy river
• Wave pool
• Swim-up bar (21+)
• Cabanas
• Food on site
• Arcade

A Greek-themed resort with indoor and outdoor waterparks, roller coasters and go-karts, and a 145-foot slide tower.

Day passes:

Yes. Park tickets are sold separately from rooms and cover the indoor and outdoor parks. Hotel stays include park access.

Highlights:

Rise of Icarus, billed as America's tallest waterslide (145 ft, 48-inch minimum), Medusa's Slidewheel (42-inch minimum), Poseidon's Rage wave pool, Lost City of Atlantis water play fortress, Icaria Splash 'N Slide kids' area

Ages:

All ages; big slides best for kids 48 inches and up

Best for:

Families wanting waterslides plus rides in one stop

Know before you go:

Medusa's Slidewheel may close in cold weather, and the Rise of Icarus runs in the outdoor season only.

• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Day passes
• Toddler area
• Thrill slides
• Lazy river
• Wave pool
• Theme park rides too
• Arcade

The area's biggest outdoor waterpark, with dozens of slides, two wave pools and two lazy rivers on more than 70 acres.

Day passes:

Yes. Daily admission is sold online and at the gate. Children under 36 inches get in free, and a Jr. ticket covers 36 to 48 inches. Parking costs extra.

Size:

More than 70 acres

Highlights:

Scorpion's Tail looping body slide, Time Warp bowl ride, Black Anaconda water coaster, Two wave pools and two lazy rivers, Tadpole Bay kids' play area

Ages:

All ages; most big thrill slides require about 48 inches

Best for:

Full summer days with mixed-age groups

Know before you go:

Outside food and drinks aren't allowed and towels aren't provided. Life jackets are free, and kids under 48 inches must wear one in the wave pools.

• Outdoor
• Day passes
• Toddler area
• Thrill slides
• Lazy river
• Wave pool
• Cabanas
• Food on site