When you’re dreaming of a day at the water park but the weather isn’t cooperating, these indoor water parks near Kentucky have you covered. From massive resorts with waterparks attached to smaller properties, we’ve rounded up the best indoor water parks within a days drive of Central Kentucky.
For the best outdoor water parks in Kentucky, check out this roundup!
Indoor Water Parks in Tennessee
Wilderness at the Smokies
Wilderness at the Smokies is a wonderful family luxury resort in the Smoky Mountains. Tons of extra family fun is included with every stay, including three waterparks. Wild WaterDome, Tennessee’s Largest Indoor Waterpark has a see-through roof so you can tan all year. There are also two outdoor waterparks open seasonally as well as the Adventure Forest – a family adventure center with 3-story ropes course, multi-level laser tag and much more. In the winter they have an ice rink, right outside the main lobby at River Lodge. Stay and Skate packages are available when the ice rink is open.
1424 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN 37876 | 877-325-9453
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Wild Bear Falls Water Park
The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park features the 60,000 square foot Wild Bear Falls, a heated indoor water park with tons of fun for families visiting Gatlinburg. The temperature-controlled indoor water park at Wild Bear Falls – The park has a retractable roof and heated indoor water so you’ll be comfortable regardless of the time of year. Take a float down the lazy river, speed down one of two water slides and play in park’s treehouse.
915 Westgate Resorts Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | 865-430-4800
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SoundWaves Waterpark at Gaylord Opryland
Gaylord Opryland has long been a popular and memorable place to stay in Nashville. However, with the addition of SoundWaves Waterpark, the iconic hotel has become even more of This indoor waterpark has a sleek, modern design with rides interspersed with living walls and plant beds. The water is kept at a comfortable 84 degrees year round and the unique roof allows guests to sunbathe indoors even when it’s chilly outside!
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2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 | 615-889-1000
Indoor Water Parks in Indiana
Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park and Resort
Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park and Resort in French Lick, Indiana is a water park with a retractable roof, offering year-round fun. There’s tons of fun spread over more than 40,000 square feet including a lazy river, their famous ‘toilet bowl’ and the super fun Lost Treasure Lagoon. In addition to all of the attractions in the water park, there are other family attractions nearby at Big Splash’s sister properties Shotz Laser Tag and Mini Golf and Wilstem Wildlife Park.
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Indoor Water Parks in Ohio
Great Wolf Lodge
One of the most exciting family-friendly resorts in the country, Great Wolf Lodge has one of the best indoor water parks in Ohio, and there’s not just one, but two Great Wolf Lodges in Ohio – one in Sandusky and the other in Mason, near Kings Island. With fun for all ages, your kids will never want to leave this indoor paradise and its slides, tube rides, water features and more.
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Kalahari Resort
Kalahari Resorts is a chain with some of the largest indoor water parks in America. Their Sandusky, Ohio indoor waterpark resort offers something for everyone from hair-raising water slides to kids play areas, fantastic on-site dining options and world-class spas. It’s 85 degrees inside year round, so visiting this indoor waterpark is something you can do with your family regardless of the weather.
7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870 | 1-877-KALAHARI (525-2427)
Castaway Bay
Castaway Bay is a tropical-themed resort with an indoor waterpark located in Sandusky, near the Pipe Creek Wildlife Area and the historic Cedar Point amusement park. Resort amenities include passes to the 38,000 square foot indoor waterpark as well as kids activities, three on-site restaurants, a games arcade and an exercise room. Day passes are available to those not staying at the resort.
2001 Cleveland Road W., Sandusky, OH 44870 | 419-627-2106
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Splash Harbor Indoor Waterpark
Splash Harbor is located inside Comfort Inn in Bellville, OH. The waterpark is one of the smaller ones on our list but it still includes 6000 square feet of features including a large pool, a looping waterslide, a spray ground with dumping bucket and spraying geysers, family and adult-only hot tubs, a kiddie pool area and a designated party area for those who want to host birthday parties at the hotel pool.
855 Comfort Plaza Drive, Bellville, OH 44813 | 419-886-4000
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