Indoor Water Parks In Michigan

By: Stephen Thiele

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Looking for information on a few of the best indoor water parks in Michigan? Indoor water parks are a great destination if you have an urge to go swimming in the winter or if it is just too hot for you to be outside. Most indoor water parks allow you to purchase season passes, so if you plan on going often, doing that can save you a ton of money.

  1. Avalanche Bay. Avalanche Bay is the largest indoor water park in Michigan, measuring in at 88,000 square feet. When you visit Avalanche Bay, you will be greeted by rides, slides, climbing pools, a surf simulator, and much more. The temperature at Avalanche Bay is kept between 84 to 87 degrees F, so if you are in the middle of a cold Michigan winter, going there is a great way to warm up and have some fun.
  2. Aqua-Grand Inn and Water Park. Aqua-Grand Inn and Water Park is located in Mackinaw City, MI. This indoor water park is approximately 5,000 square feet in size and features geysers, water cannons, dump buckets, and much more. If you are bringing your kids to Aqua-Grand Inn and Water Park for a day of fun, you can enjoy yourself relaxing in the 25-person jacuzzi.
  3. Best Western Sterling Inn. The Best Western in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is not like your typical Best Western hotel. This particular hotel features a 32,000 square foot indoor water park that includes a 2,300 square feet Splash Play Park for children. The indoor water park at Best Western Sterling Inn also features a lazy river, three-story waterslide, and zero-entry swimming pool.
  4. Full Blast. Full Blast is located in Battle Creek, MI. In addition to offering an outdoor water park area, Full Blast also features a large indoor water park that includes a lazy river, jet hot tub, zero-depth entry pool, and two 100-foot waterslides. Other amenities that you can take advantage of while you are visiting Full Blast include an obstacle course and rock climbing wall.
  5. Great Wolf Lodge. There is a Great Wolf Lodge located in Traverse City, MI. The Michigan Great Wolf Lodge is approximately 38,000 square feet in size and features five pools. eight waterslides, a toddler play area, lazy river, and much more. While your kids are having a blast checking out all of the amenities at the indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge, you can relax in the Aveda Spa and Hair Salon.
Posted on: Apr. 04, 2011