Harsh, snowy winters in Milwaukee do not have to put a damper on children enjoying water parks all year-round. In and around Milwaukee there are a number of indoor water parks with large pools, water slides and lazy rivers. Though only one lies within city limits, there are other indoor water parks within an hour of Milwaukee.
Hilton City Center, in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, is home to Paradise Landing. This water park is free for visitors staying at the Hilton. Others who are not staying at the hotel can purchase day passes to swim. Water cannons, Lily Pad Walk, a kiddie pool and therepeutic spa are just a few of the features at Paradise Landing. Water slides are up to three stories tall. The Cabana Cove serves snacks, as well.
Paradise Landing
Hilton City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-271-7250
paradiselanding.com
Guests staying at Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha can spend the day at The Springs indoor water park. Located only a half hour from Milwaukee, The Springs has a relaxation river with tubes, Whistle Stop Wash activity pool, Waukesha Waterworks kiddie area and Nightfalls Whirpool for guests to enjoy. Named after Waukesha's famous springs, hotel guests can also enjoy an arcade and on-site snack bar. Visitors can buy day passes to The Springs as well.
The Springs
Country Springs Hotel
2810 Golf Rd.,
Waukesha, WI 53188
800-247-6640
countryspringshotel.com
The Holiday Inn Express, located near Mitchell General International Airport, is home to Milwaukee's first indoor water park. This aquatic fitness area has a small kiddie area with slides and buckets splashing water on children as well as a pool with a basketball hoop. Guests can use the indoor water park for free during their stay.
Puddle Jumper Lagoon Indoor Water Playground
Holiday Inn Express
1400 W. Zellman Ct.
Milwaukee, WI 532221
414-563-4000
hiexpress.com
