11 Minnesota Water Parks That Will Make Your Summer Epic

Looking for a way to stay out of the heat - or cool down on hot day? If you want an experience that adds a little more excitement than a dip in the local lake, these Minnesota water parks are sure to do the trick! Some are indoors, some are outside, but you're sure to find them packed with lazy rivers, gargantuan slides, and every type of pool imaginable - more importantly, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time!

1. Soak City Waterpark at Valleyfair - Shakopee

Included in the price of admission to ValleyFair, Minnesota's classic amusement park, at Soak City, you'll find plenty of slides, rides, and a great wave pool!

2. Wild Adventure Island - Taylors Falls

This waterpark is located at Wild Mountain, a winter ski area that becomes an awesome spot for family fun in the summer. Wild Adventure Island offers a lazy river, slides, and an area for smaller children to splash and play - all in a gorgeous St. Croix River Valley setting. Have a look:

3. Great Wolf Waterpark - Bloomington

Boasting one of the biggest ​​indoor water parks in Minnesota, Great Wolf is packed with tons of indoor fun, including slides, tubes, and raft rides. It's also conveniently located to Mall of America.

4. The Edge Waterpark - Duluth

Located at the Edgewater Hotel, The Edge Waterpark in Duluth is full of fun with arcade, and outdoor mini-golf and movies on scenic Lake Superior. You'll also find slides and plenty of other water park fun.

5. Seven Clans Casino Waterpark - Thief River Falls

The Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls offers 40,000 square feet of indoor family fun! Enjoy the balcony seating while you watch the kids or take a relaxing float down the lazy river.

6. Three Bear Waterpark - Brainerd

The Three Bear Waterpark in Brainerd boasts a plethora of indoor activities like activity pools, slides, and a massive big splash bucket! ​​Explore the park in three dimensions on the hotel's website.

7. Tropics Waterpark - Shoreview

The Tropics Waterpark at the Shoreview Community Center has a waterslide with a custom jukebox that lets you pick music and lights to accompany your ride! Adults can even swim laps while the kids enjoy the slides and water features.

8. Wild Woods Waterpark - Otsego

Wild Woods Waterpark in Otsego is located at the Wyndham Garden hotel. It offers slides, splash pools, and fun water games like an old-fashioned log walk!

9. Big Splash Waterpark - Alexandria

9. Big Splash at the Arrowwood in Alexandria is packed with indoor tropical fun including an epic play fort! Check out the action:

10. Paul Bunyan Waterpark - Baxter

Paul Bunyan Water Park is located in the Arrowwood Lodge, and it has all the entertainment you need for your little lumberjacks, like a treehouse and a log walk!

11. Rapid River Waterpark - Baxter

Another Brainerd-area hotspot, the Rapid River Waterpark is complete with waterfalls, slides, a lazy river, and aquatic games for everyone!

There may not be as many Minnesota water parks as there are lakes, but they're all awesome! Have you visited any of these water parks? Let us know your favorites in the comments!