I received tickets in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
{ Waterpark at The Depot }
225 South 3rd Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
www.thedepotminneapolis.com/water-park.php
Hours: See Calendar
Price: Daily passes: $20. They can be purchased at either front desk (Renaissance or Residence Inn) or directly at the Waterpark. Children under 2: Free with paying adult
Parking: Various options, I paid $6
Make a splash this weekend!
Whether you’re young or young-at-heart, you’ll enjoy all the Waterpark at The Depot has to offer. From our three-story, indoor/outdoor water slide to the video arcade to the secluded northwoods whirlpool area, this urban venue is a perfect weekend highlight for your little ones and will keep them entertained for hours.
Located in downtown Minneapolis, the Waterpark at The Depot is an ideal spot for your next birthday party, school celebration, family vacation or reunion. With a special party room, you and your friends and family will be having fun at The Waterpark at The Depot — where playtime is what we do best!
Planning a visit? The Waterpark at The Depot is primarily open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and various holidays. Be sure to check the calendar for exact dates and times!
Waterpark Features
- 185-foot, three story waterslide
- 15,000 square foot interior with four pools
- Lifeguards on duty
- Splash fountain
- Oversized whirlpool
- Indoor observation deck
- Video game arcade with redemption center
- Snack bar with pizza, hot dogs, ice cream and refreshments
(Snack bar hours may vary from waterpark hours.)- Beer and wine available
Oooooh my goodness. The Waterpark at the Depot. The words “we had a blast” do not begin to describe how much fun we had. The boys were in heaven from the moment we walked in to moment I drug them out kicking and screaming. {quite literally.} They don’t know how to swim yet, so this was an absolute perfect waterpark for their age/skill level. All around the train was shallow water, and they were able to go inside the train and slide down without me going in with them. If you have a toddler I would probably follow them in, but with older kids you can still see them and watch from the deck. For older kids there’s a larger waterslide (have to be 4 feet tall) and a pool area with a fun log to get on/fall off, and basketball hoop. My boys had zero interest because they were SO obsessed with the other areas. They loved just the little spouts of water, and were pretending to be Power Rangers fighting against the water. =) Every once in awhile the choo choo whistle starts blowing, and you know there is about to be a TON of water splashing down from so many different areas!
These are the little cubby areas. How cute? Made to look like a little train station and town. Adorbs. There isn’t a real locker room, just bathrooms with a few stalls and a shower. Next time we go I will have them bring minimal stuff (aka, shoes and not boots), and maybe wear their swimsuits under their clothes for easy changing. The whole pool area is small enough that I felt safe leaving my purse and stuff in the cubbies and able to keep an eye on it.
