Water parks aren’t just for hot summer weather! Since we get way more cold days than warm ones here in Michigan, having water parks that are open all year round is pretty awesome for families looking for a fun break from the bitter cold.
We’ve got the scoop on some splash-tastic spots for families. Keep it chill and budget-friendly with some local spots around Metro Detroit, or hit the road for a bigger adventure at an indoor park that’s totally worth the trip.
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Indoor water parks near me
Indoor water parks near metro Detroit
Macomb Township Recreation Center Pools
- Address: 20699 Macomb St., Macomb Township
- Day pass: $8/residents, $16/non-residents
Plunge into two pools, featuring a water slide, lazy river and more. Kids can sign up for swim lessons, too.
Romulus Aquatic Center
- Address: 35765 Northline Road, Romulus
- Day pass: $10/residents, $15/non-residents
Little ones can enjoy the Splash Pool, which is zero-depth entry for easy access to play on the structure. There’s also a lazy river, a two-story twisting water slide, lap pool and hot tub.
Splash Universe
- Address: 100 Whitetail Drive, Dundee
- Day pass: $40/Wednesday-Thursday, $50/Friday-Saturday and holidays
This two-story water park features tube slides, a lazy river, tree house, log walk, family spa and an arcade with hourly fun.
Summit Aquatic Center at Summit on the Park
- Address: 46000 Summit Pkwy., Canton
- Day pass: $8/resident adults, $16/non-resident adults; $7/resident children 12-17, $14/non-resident children 12-17; $6/resident children 4-11, $12/non-resident children 4-11; $7/resident seniors 55+, $14/non-resident seniors 55+
This aquatic center in Canton features new pool tile, a lazy river, twisting slide, kids’ play area, lap pool, spa, and fitness classes.
Troy Community Center Indoor Pool
- Address: 3179 Livernois Road, Troy
- Day pass: $10/residents, $15/non-residents
This indoor pool is open year-round and is available to those with a membership or daily pass. It offer slides, swimming lanes, kiddie water features and more.
Warren Community Center Water Park
- Address: 5460 Arden Ave., Warren
- Day pass: $5/youth, $10/adults. Day passes are available for Warren and Sterling Heights residents only.
- Monthly membership: $50/household
- Annual membership: $480/household
Want an indoor water park near Detroit? Try this tropical spot. It’s got the biggest indoor enclosed water slides in Michigan! There’s also a lazy river and 300-gallon tipping bucket attached to a play structure that’s “a jungle gym in a foot of water,” Plus find a hot tub (15-plus) and sauna (18-plus).
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Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark at Boyne Mountain
- Address: 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls
- Day pass: $36-$58
Experience The Big Couloir drop slide, Rip Zone, lazy river, hot tubs, Vertigo Cannonbowl, and Splasherhorn play zone with slides, buckets and more!
Bavarian Inn Lodge
- Address: 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth
- Day pass: Call 855-652-7200 for pricing. Day passes are not available on high occupancy nights
This Frankenmuth water park offers pools, waterslides, whirlpools, 160+ arcade games, mini golf and recent renovations with exciting new splash-tastic attractions!
Gold Rush Waterpark
- Address: 5900 S. Water Road, Rothbury
- Day pass: $29
This water park offers plenty of ways to get soaked. You can soar down Western Michigan’s tallest waterslide, splash in the wave pool or relax and float down the lazy river. Also, a toddler pool, specifically for little ones.
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
- Addresses: 3575 N. U.S. Highway 31, Traverse City
- Day pass: $50-$75
Thrill seekers can try the three-person toboggan water slide and more, while little ones explore the four-story tree house, accessible through zero-depth entry. Chill in hot tubs and lounge in the lazy river, too.
Soaring Eagle Water Park & Hotel
- Address: 5665 E. Pickard Road, Mount Pleasant
- Day pass: $33-$55
Ride the Flow Rider, race down slides, splash in Gizi’s Dunk and get soaked at Biish Falls—fun for all ages!
Zehnder’s Splash Village
- Address: 1365 S. Main St., Frankenmuth
- Day pass: $58-$68
Michigan’s only retractable roof water park features slides, lazy river, outdoor pool and 50,000+ square feet of award-winning family splash fun!
This article was recently updated on March 25, 2025 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. The update included her research and fact-checking expertise to provide the latest information on indoor water parks for metro Detroit families. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
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