Things To Do in Denver Suburbs
Water World
One of 179 things to do we've tracked near Denver Suburbs.
Things to Know
Water World is a sprawling public water park in the Denver area known for its diverse ride selection and beautiful landscaping, offering everything from thrilling attractions to lazy rivers and making it a favorite local destination for families and adults alike.
Reviewers consistently praise Water World as a genuinely fun, well-maintained park with friendly staff and a strong local feel, though arriving early is essential to beat parking hassles and long summer lines.
- ✓Diverse range of rides for all ages and thrill levels, from crazy slides to relaxing floats
- ✓Well-maintained facilities including beautiful landscaping, clean bathrooms, and a helpful gondola for those who need reduced walking
- ✓Family-friendly atmosphere with permission to bring your own food and flexible dress code policies
- ✓City-run park with friendly staff and genuine local feel, unlike corporate chain water parks
- ⚠Parking fills up extremely fast during summer months; arriving before opening is recommended
- ⚠Long lines are common on warm days, especially if you arrive in the morning
- ⚠Food vendors frequently open late due to chronic understaffing, and limited menu consistency
- ⚠Significant amount of walking required throughout the park, though gondola and floats help
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsLen
3 weeks ago
Yesterday was honestly one of the happiest days ever since I came to Colorado, and all because my family and I spent the day in Water world. There's so many fun options, crazy rides, theme rides and resting spots. I do believe my leg muscles got bigger because all the walking we had to do, carrying the floaters at each zone, but honestly even that feels fun with family. I'll definitely visit again every summer.
MizzOneLove
3 weeks ago
Love Water World Always A Positive Experience!!! Only 1 Issue Is This Place Gets Super Super Duper Packed During The Summer As There Are Litterally people that travel from all over including people traveling from out of state just to come to the best water park in Denver Colorado!!! Also during the summer parking can literally be a big hassle I would recommend arriving early even before opening if possible just to get a parking spot!!
ashley hudson
2 months ago
Love this place! The need to make sure they have mayo. Great management team. Have to skip this year due to leg injury. Wish they had a way to help People who can walk well to get the a ride for an extra cost is fine. Landscaping so wonderful and the bathrooms are always kept up. Most of the food is ok. Food places never open on time cause of short staffing every year. Great selection of rides. Great for family or just adults as well.
Carleen Sheahan
a week ago
This place is over the top!!! So much fun and crazy rides. Lol had so much fun. The food was good. Alot of walking, thank goodness for the gondola!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Water World worth it in Denver Suburbs?
Reviewers consistently praise Water World as a genuinely fun, well-maintained park with friendly staff and a strong local feel, though arriving early is essential to beat parking hassles and long summer lines. Known for: denver's massive water park with endless rides.
What do visitors love about Water World?
Diverse range of rides for all ages and thrill levels, from crazy slides to relaxing floats Well-maintained facilities including beautiful landscaping, clean bathrooms, and a helpful gondola for those who need reduced walking Family-friendly atmosphere with permission to bring your own food and flexible dress code policies City-run park with friendly staff and genuine local feel, unlike corporate chain water parks
Is there anything to know before visiting Water World?
Parking fills up extremely fast during summer months; arriving before opening is recommended Long lines are common on warm days, especially if you arrive in the morning Food vendors frequently open late due to chronic understaffing, and limited menu consistency Significant amount of walking required throughout the park, though gondola and floats help
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