The best waterparks & splash pads in Michigan

SUMMER

20 of the best waterparks & splash pads

in Michigan

These splash pads and waterparks are the perfect place to cool off with the family before the kids head back to school.

Families enjoy the Whirlpool Compass Fountain in St. Joseph

n Summit on the Park’s

Aquatic Center

46000 Summit Pkwy., Canton; 734-394-5460; canton-mi.org/434/aquatic-center This 13,340 square-foot Aquatic Center’s amenities include a five-lane, 25-yard lap pool, zero-depth leisure pool with play features, lazy river, and slide, as well as a sauna room, spa, and steam room for the adults.

n Van Houten Park Splash Pad

6000 Silvery Ln., Dearborn Heights; 313-791-3600; dearborn-heights.mi.us The Van Houten spray park is designed with warm weather in mind (literally, the park won’t operate below 70 degrees).

n Water Warrior Island

3361 S. Lapeer Rd., Orion

Charter Twp.; 248-672-3713; waterwarriorisland.com Why not live out your Wipeout reality TV show dreams at this inflatable water park in Orion Charter Township? Not only is there the obstacle course, you can also kayak and paddleboard, too.

n Renee Przybylski Memorial

Spray Park

6000 Clarkston Rd., Village of

Clarkston; 248-625-8223; indtwp.com The Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park o ers 3,200 square feet of splash pads.

n Lamarand Splash Pad

12111 Pardee Rd., Taylor; cityoftaylor.com This baseball-themed splash pad is a Downriver home run. The splash pad is designed for children under 12 and also has a playscape.

n Lily Pad Springs

6200 Farmington Rd., West

Bloomfield Twp.; 248-451-1940; wbparks.org Lily Pad Springs has more than 50 water features, four water slides, and a 55-gallon water dump bucket.

n Troy Family Aquatic Center

3425 Civic Center Dr., Troy; 248-524-3514; troymi.gov Whether you’re looking for a chance to splash around in the pool or slip down the slide, the Troy Family Aquatic Center has you covered.

n Heritage Park Splash Pad

24915 Farmington Rd.,

Farmington Hills; 248-871-2400; fhgov.com Located in Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park, this splash pad features a geyser and sprinkler-like water features, and is only a few feet away from one of the park’s playscapes.

n Great Wolf Lodge

3575 N. U.S. 31 S., Traverse City; 866-478-9653; greatwolf.com Though located Up North, this park provides year-round water fun for the whole family. There’s tubing, water slides, hot tubs, and even cabanas you can rent during your stay.

n Handy Park Splash Pad

26590 Capitol, Redford Charter Twp.; 313-387-2650 Handy Park Splash Pad is a quick water escape for your little one, located on an auto-themed street with cars, street signs, and a “car wash,” too.

n The Sprayscape

46640 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth; 734-453-3567; plymouthwp.org This Plymouth water playground features water cannons, and is made to accommodate all ages.

n Rolling Hills Water Park

7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti; 734-484-9676; washtenaw.org This Ypsilanti water park includes an area for smaller children that features a waterfall and kiddie slide. Entry tickets have to be purchased online in advance.

n Normandy Oaks Park

Splash Pad

4234 Delemere Blvd., Royal Oak Royal Oak’s Normandy Oaks Park Splash Pad not only features a water playground, but also a playscape nearby for some dry fun as well.

n Ford Woods Pool

5700 Greenfield Rd., Dearborn; 313-582-3736; cityofdearborn.org Dearborn’s Ford Woods Pool has a swimming pool, water slides, and dumping water features.

n Jump Island

6140 Bishop Lake Rd., Brighton; 248-303-4488; jumpislandmi.com Jump Island takes the phrase “go jump in the lake” quite literally. This inflatable attraction was the first outdoor inflatable water park in Michigan, and includes other amenities such as a spot to pitch horseshoes and a beach to soak in some sun.

n Red Oaks Water Park

1455 E. Thirteen Mile Rd.,

Madison Heights; 248-858-0918; oakgov.com/parks This spot includes a River Ride, splash pad, wave pool, and waterslide are open for your water fun needs.

n Turtle Cove Family Aquatic

Center

40151 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville; 734-697-9181; metroparks.com Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center is one of the many attractions found at Lower Huron Metropark. With two water slides, a 300-gallon dump bucket, and a lazy river, it makes for a day of water fun.

n Whirlpool Compass Fountain

330 Broad St., Silver Beach County

Park, St. Joseph; 269-983-5541; sjcity.com Located next to the Silver Beach Carousel, the Whirlpool Compass Fountain features multiple water cannons and jets that send synchronized water sprays into the air. The attraction is surrounded by shops and restaurants.

n Zehnder’s Splash Village

1365 S. Main St., Frankenmuth; zehnders.com Zehnder’s Splash Village features 50,000 square-feet of slides, pools, and splash zones.

n Soaring Eagle Waterpark

5665 E. Pickard Rd., Mount

Pleasant; 989-817-4800; soaringeaglewaterpark.com Soaring Eagle Waterpark features a lazy river, water basketball, a wave simulator for bodyboarding and surfing and a water slide that you can tube down. Make a trip and stay overnight or buy a single day pass.