Full Guide 2023
Summer just isn’t summer without getting a little wet. This year you can kick your vacation fun up a notch with a trip to one of these awesome indoor water parks in Tennessee.
With a rustic mountain theme, this quirky water park features classic attractions named after iconic Smoky Mountain favorites, like Clingman’s Dome and Cades cove.
Splash your way into one of Wild Bear Falls eight attractions all year long creating memories of laughter, amusement and quality time. There are attractions for every age to enjoy active play or leisure fun.
This smoky mountain oasis boasts a state-of-the-art retractable roof and heated indoor water for complete comfort no matter the season. Envision floating along the lazy river, gliding down one of two giant water slides, or adventuring through the interactive treehouse. Immerse yourself into 60,000 square feet of aquatic atmosphere with 300,000 gallons of flowing water!
Located within minutes of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this resort is the perfect family destination with their spa, zipline, mini golf, and onsite food & beverage options.
Swing by and dive into a deliciously robust lunch served in casual elegance and inviting atmosphere. If you’re looking for a light lunch or delicious grab-and-go meal, Roaring Fork offers appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, and specialty drinks.
Although the park is located inside the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, you don’t have to be staying at the resort to enjoy the water park. Day and week passes can be purchased separate from hotel rooms.
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This resort prides itself on having the largest indoor water park around! It boasts 3 water parks. Lake Wilderness and Salamander Springs are outdoors, while Wild Waterdome is entirely inside.
Venture into the 66,000 sq. ft. Wild WaterDome where the sun always shines through a see-through roof giving you the opportunity to tan inside all year long.
Each of the three individual parks boasts a large kids’ area.
The Wild WaterDome is also home to the Storm Chaser thrill ride, Great Wave wave pool, Smokies Surf Rider, indoor tube slides, a Magnolia Grove hot spa, Runaway Canyon family thrill slide and Washout Mountain play and spray structure.
All kids’ zones have spray and rain features, dump buckets, slides, and wading areas.
This resort has a 25,000 sq. ft. indoor family entertainment center—Adventure Forest.
Challenge your inner-fears, in the canopy of the Adventure Forest on Tree Top Towers, a three story ropes course; or take down the competition in an exciting game of laser tag at Fury in the Forest, a multi-level laser tag arena, as well as many other thrilling attractions and mega arcade.
Adventure Forest can also be your one-stop shop for any type of party! These party rooms give your group all the space you’ll need and party packages are available to meet your every wish.
You don’t have to be staying at the resort to enjoy the park. Day and week passes are available for non-resort guests, although they are subject to availability.
If you’re staying at the hotel, the waterpark admission is included in your room rate.
This location features both indoor and outdoor water attractions and is reserved for resort guests only. Treat yourself to a vacation and stay a while!
The indoor water park is lots of fun for small ones. With a fun slide and constant water jets, the kids will have a great time.
No trip to the indoor waterpark is complete without speed slides, there’s a yellow and a red one.
The Zero-entry swimming pool gradually slopes from the deck into the water, becoming deeper with each step like a beach making it easy to enjoy the Water Umbrella and water toys in this kiddie pool.
The water park also has a 20 people hot tub, a large pool with swim jets, and water basketball.
The resort has a Firefly Cove—a family park area featuring fire pits, picnic grounds with 10 tables and 5 charcoal grills, a hammock park, and a kids’ playground.
Inside you’ll find a Firefly Cinema. Grab a snack and enjoy making memories watching family-friendly movies.
The arcade is a lot of fun for all ages with contemporary games and well known favorite classics like pinball and air hockey
During the winter there’s a breathtaking ice skating ring open.
The Resort also features an onsite outdoor 9 Hole Mini Putt Putt Golf Course.
Save money during the winter special discount available from November 1st, through February 28th.
The resort is at the Smoky Mountains. If you’ve got the time explore nearby activities such as the Big Creek Expeditions, coasters, a Zoo, a trampoline park and more!
The water park is also within minutes of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and centered in Sevierville’s Governor’s Crossing, fine dining, outlet shopping, and other entertainment.
This popular hotel offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, but the main attraction is its small indoor water park called Splash Hollow. Splash Hollow is geared towards kids of all ages.
The kiddos will love splashing around the indoor water feature. There are slides, sprayers and flying water everywhere.
And you’ll get to enjoy some down time while they play, too. Soak your muscles and unwind in our indoor or outdoor hot tub, or the indoor pool.
There’s a reason Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the country. Along with tons of outdoor activities, it’s the perfect backdrop for a family photo to grace your holiday card.
You won’t go far to take a hike in the park or to grab a tasty burger on the shopping strip. Then venture out to nature trails the Pigeon Forge or Dollywood.
The resort has a membership plan which makes it as easy and amazing as possible to plan your every trip year after year.
Check out your Activity Schedule for activities offered during your stay.
The resort has an outdoor grill where you can grill your own tasty meals.
SoundWaves features both indoor and outdoor water attractions and includes everything you would expect from a Gaylord resort.
SoundWaves features a large activity pool with an obstacle course and rock climbing for the adventure enthusiast. It also boasts 11 amazing water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a rapid riding attraction, and so much more!
They haven’t forgotten the kiddos, who have their own zone packed full of spray and rain features, slides, dump buckets, and more! There are also 2 adults-only zones for those looking for a little peace and quiet.
This resort features onsite shopping and dining options and is known for its stunning holiday decor and seasonal events, like ICE.
Indoor and seasonal outdoor cabanas are available to rent daily by guests who have pre-purchased a SoundWaves experience.
Have fun at the Arcade with VR games, game table, a rock climbing wall and three private party rooms.
Three private rooms are available to reserve for 8 to 30 guests, offering a unique experience for birthdays, reunions, or any other occassion.
This resort features dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation options accented by more than 9 acres of indoor gardens and sparkling waterways.
Day passes are only offered for this park, if room allows. This helps to ensure a great family-fun experience for the hotel guest who has booked the SoundWave experience.
The indoor attractions are open year-round.
This local community center has a ton to offer for the whole family. This is a members-only facility, but members are allowed to bring guests!
This water park is a little different from the others. The Kroc Center is perfect if you’re looking for fitness, fun, and therapy. They offer an aquatics program and drop-in classes where you or the kids can learn a new skill, make friends or improve fitness.
In addition to the recreation pool and lap pool, the aquatic facility offers a fun water play area with a water slide for the whole family that encourages multi-generational interaction.
The recreation pool is a zero depth entry pool and children will enjoy attractions such as the Jumbo Shrimp slide, Splashpads, and vertical sprays in designated areas. The lap pool is used for water skills classes, swim class, aqua aerobics classes and more. The recreation pool also offers a family water slide with a catch pool.
Typically, the Kroc Center offers a variety of swim lessons for all ages and skill levels.
Enjoy all the benefits of a land workout without the impact on your joints while improving cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility.
Planning a birthday party, a baby shower, conference, or a get-together? You can create your own package. The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s expert staff will work to meet your needs and provide a truly memorable and cost-effective event.
The Aquatics Center is open year-round.
Whether you are with a Day Care, Public or Private School, Sports Team, or just a group of kids that are ready for a day full of fun and adventure, the Croc center will schedule field trips on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
The center also features
The Wild Bear Falls Water Park. This oasis is not only visually stunning but also extremely fun for people of all ages. It also lays within minutes of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making it the perfect family destination with plenty of outdoor activities.
The indoor water parks in Tennessee are often part of a resort location. If you want to spend a little more money you'll have a lot of room to explore nearby activities and see stunning sights.
The SoundWaves. It's an upscale indoor-outdoor water attraction at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, and offers over four acres of entertainment.
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