Celebrate National Waterpark Day at Minnesota’s Top-Rated Waterpark

Last weekend, I took my family to a waterpark, and we had an absolute blast! My daughter and I couldn’t get enough of splashing around in the wave pool, and my son and I had nonstop fun racing down the slides.

July 28th is National Waterpark Day, a fun holiday started by Kalahari Resorts, which has locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Texas, and the Wisconsin Dells. Don’t worry, you don't have to go that far to find an incredible waterpark.

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The Best Waterparks in Minnesota

Minnesota has some fantastic waterparks, including Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington. This is an awesome indoor option located right next to the Mall of America. Great Wolf has big slides, a lazy river, and even a surfing simulator.

Soak City in Shakopee, located at Valleyfair, is another good spot for families looking to combine water slides with thrill rides like roller coasters.

But the highest-rated waterpark in the entire state? That title goes to Cascade Bay in Eagan.

🌊 Why Cascade Bay in Eagan, Minnesota, is a Must-Visit:

• A huge 19,000 sq. ft. leisure pool with zero-depth entry and lap lanes
• A relaxing 700 ft lazy river with sprayers and light rapids
• High-speed Red & Blue body slides and thrilling Speed Drop slides
• The Purple Tube Slide, which twists through light and dark before splashing into the lazy river
• Kid-friendly slides like the Mini-Pirate Boat and Orange Slide
• A sandy play area called Sandpiper Beach—great for relaxing with little ones.

And if that’s not enough, they also have:

⛳ A fun 9-hole mini-golf course (free with an All-Day ticket) and plenty of shade, snacks, drinks, and ice cream at the concession stand.

Cascade Bay Park Hours and Ticket Info:

The waterpark has two daily sessions.

• Session 1: 10:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
• Session 2: 3:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

An all-day access ticket gets you into both sessions and includes unlimited mini-golf

🎟️ Ticket Pricing

• Over 42" tall: $13 per session
• Under 42": $11
• Seniors (62+): $10
• Kids under 12 months: Free
• All-Day Access (both sessions + mini-golf): $19 per person

Cascade Bay has something for all ages and more than enough to keep everyone entertained for the entire day. The waterpark closes for the summer on August 24th, so plan a trip ASAP and see more things to add to your summer bucket list below.