Click2Daily: Chadillac's Backyard Waterpark in Conroe

CONROE, Texas – A watering hole in a backyard that resembles a commercial waterpark?!

Chadillac's Backyard Waterpark is the latest buzz out of Conroe this summer season. Typically the park is open Thursday-Sunday, but given the timing of the July Fourth holiday, it was open Monday through Wednesday this week.

Brian Fuentes celebrated his 28th birthday Wednesday in style. He may be an adult but he's a big kid at heart.

"It's real laid-back and you don't have a bunch of rules to follow, as long as you're safe and have a good time," Fuentes said. "I think the fact that it's kind of backcountry almost like a redneck style."

Opening in late May, the 15-acre park offers swimming, volleyball, trashcan beer pong, barbecue pits, a zip line, a 50-foot slide, a diving platform and camping areas.

PHOTOS: Chadillac's Backyard Waterpark

The backyard belongs to Chad Mehr, hence the "Chadillac" in the title, so this story is one of humble beginnings.

"People already loved coming here, you know," said Will Larrain, the general manager. "We'd have random barbecues and 250 people would show up."

Now they have anywhere from 300 to 500 people pass through during any given week, Larrain said.

It costs $20 for adults and $10 for kids, and you can bring your own alcohol, food to grill and camping gear. To rent a tent, it costs $10.

If you've been to Chadillac's, or seen the pictures from this story, you've probably noticed the strange green color in the water. It's actually filtered, drinkable even, Larrain said, and it comes from a natural well they built.

"We do use a dye in it to make sure that no sunlight can penetrate the water. That way, we don't have any algae or bacteria buildup," Larrain said.

By next summer, Larrain said they will expand, doubling the park in size as the popularity for this country-style waterpark increases.

"We're not going to stop until people quit coming and I don't foresee that happening anytime soon," he said.

Chadillac's is located at 16038 Crowley Road, Conroe, TX 77306. For more information, click here.

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Posted by KPRC2 Jake Reiner on Wednesday, July 5, 2017

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