HOUSTON – Summertime in Texas means waterparks are opening back up.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday afternoon that waterparks can open at 25% capacity starting Friday.
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If you are looking for a great waterpark to bring your family to, or if it’s your first time visiting one, our KPRC 2 Facebook audience named some of their favorite waterparks to visit during the Texas summer.
Here’s what they said:
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
Location: New Braunfels
Many Texans flock to the original Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, just about a three hour drive from Houston. Those who shared their favorite waterparks in Texas said they highly recommend this park for its scenery and attractions.
Posted by Schlitterbahn New Braunfels on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
Located: Spring
Fun fact: If you remember WaterWorld back in the day, several of its attractions were moved to Splashtown after the closure of AstroWorld in 2005.
Weekends whirling down Wahoo Wave? 🌊🌀 Now that sounds like wild time! 🗣️👂Psst...tickets are only $29.99 plus tax when you buy online >> http://bit.ly/2JMQAXV
Posted by Hurricane Harbor Splashtown on Thursday, September 12, 2019
Great Wolf Lodge
Location: Grapevine
Great for families of all ages, Great Wolf Lodge is an indoor waterpark, arcade, and resort all in one. Some of our Facebook followers say it’s “the coolest."
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Posted by Great Wolf Lodge on Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Big Rivers Waterpark
Location: New Caney
This family-friendly waterpark is well-praised after safely reopening during Memorial Day weekend, according to their Facebook followers. The waterpark also features dry attractions such as a petting zoo and a giant zip line.
Posted by Big Rivers Waterpark on Friday, May 31, 2019
Typhoon Texas
Location: Katy
Typhoon Texas is home to the most Texas slide of the park: the Typhoon, decorated with a Texas flag where you and up to five people ride vertically on a Texas-sized wall.
HOUSTON, we're almost ready for you! 🚀 We're still #Hiring! Apply online now!
Posted by Typhoon Texas Houston on Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Did we miss any cool waterparks in Texas? Let us know in the comments below!