The Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a popular swimming and water resort located in Galveston, Texas. Built in the popular tourist area of Galveston Island it's the perfect place to have a great day out, and is favored by both children and adults alike.
The Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is the third Schlitterbahn park in Texas, and has been voted America's top waterpark. It's also the world's first "convertible'' water park - it's covered and heated during the winter months to allow year-round fun.
During the summer season, the waterpark is home to 32 water-related attractions including whitewater rapids, wave pools, surf rides, water slides, kid's playgrounds, hot tubs and uphill water coasters offering the ultimate in family entertainment.
Then, during the winter months, the park's heated indoor season begins. During this time, the Wasserfest area of the park is covered to give 12 heated attractions, with the water and air temperature always being in the 80s no matter what the temperature is like outside.
The summer outdoor season starts on April 25th and runs until September 20th, giving people the perfect way to relax and enjoy the sunshine while being allowed to cool off in the various water attractions. During this time the park opens at 10am every day, closing at 6pm, 7pm or 8pm.
Then, the heated indoor season runs from March 14th to April 19th and again from September 26th to January 23rd. During this time the park is open weekends and selected holidays from 10am to 5pm. Special days of operation include Spring Break, Thanksgiving Weekend, the Christmas period and Good Friday.
There are two types of ticket you can get for either season - a full-day pass or a two-day pass. During the summer season, the prices are $42.21 for a general all day ticket (adults and children aged 12 and over) and $32.46 for a children's all day ticket. Two day tickets are $64.94 for adults and $50.87 for children. Then, in the heated indoor season, ticket prices are $30.30 for a general all day adult ticket and $24.89 for children, and a two day ticket is $48.69 for adults and $39.50 for children. All prices include tax.
Military discounts are always available and larger groups are happily accommodated. It's worth contacting the park in advance to take advantage of any special deals that can be offered and to make sure they have adequate facilities.
There are plenty of food options available throughout the park offering a great selection of snacks and drinks, or for people that want to bring their own food there are several picnic areas that are also available.
The Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a great place to go and is somewhere that the whole family can enjoy. Because of its unique convertible design it can be enjoyed throughout the year no matter what the weather's like, and is great for children and adults alike who can indulge in some waterpark fun.
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