Fun For Kids In New Braunfels, Texas
- Schlitterbahn Water Park
Schlitterbahn, one of the world's largest waterparks is a family-owned and -operated company based in
New Braunfels, Texas. Schlitterbahn began its first park, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, in 1979. Since then, Schlitterbahn has developed two waterparks located in Texas - the west side, which is the "old part", and the east side.
Schlitterbahn Waterparks in New Braunfels are summer seasonal water parks. They typically operate from late April to mid-September. It is situated along the banks of the slow-moving Comal River, which is incorporated into some of its rides.
Schlitterbahn has been rated the #1 waterpark in the U.S. for several years. There is a reason why it keeps earning this rank. It is a great place for families to visit and get relief from the Texas heat. It is a wonderful, fun place for multi-age levels because every area of each park has rides and attractions for all ages.
For the younger children
For small children who have not started walking yet, or have just begun to walk, they will love Schatze’s Central Park. It has lots of shade for mom and water features like a mini car wash, super small slides, and water-sprinkling surprises that pop right out of the ground!
The preschool age group may want to stick with the parks' six shallow-water playgrounds.
Hansel and Gretel's Great Forest caters to the smallest kids with short, padded water slides, shallow water, and non-skid walkways - Of course, supervised by certified lifeguards.
Kinderhaven is a shallow water playground that features a miniature pirate ship with slides and water cannons. Others places are Kiddie Park, Kiddie Coast, and the Butterfly Bayou which are great areas for kids who are more active, mobile, and want to splash and slide.
For the older children
Older children can enjoy the majority of Schlitterbahn’s rides, slides, tube chutes, and rivers. There is no lap-riding, but you can find an available tube with a bottom to use in rivers and chutes.
They should find the castles that make up much of the park's architecture something to behold! Rides appropriate for older kids who aren't afraid of rough water and sudden short drops include the Raging River Tube Chute, which takes you on a twisting, mile-long journey in a tube before ending with a splash in the Comal River, and the Hillside Tube Chute, an 800-foot ride from a castle to a lagoon through a tunnel. Brave 8 year old kids may want to try the Master Blaster. It is a water coaster that features 60-foot hills and valleys. They might also want to try the Schlittercoaster, the park's fastest ride.
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Hillside Tube Chute
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Master Blaster
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Raging River Tube Chute
Lodging
Schlitterbahn Waterparks provide a unique opportunity to stay the night in a room just steps away from the world's best collection of water attractions. A wide variety of accommodations include Standard Hotel Rooms, River Bend Cabins, Treehaus Suites, Schlitterstein Lofts, and Vacation Homes.
Cabanas
You can reserve a cabana for more relaxation. Included in your cabana reservations are a shaded reserved area with ceiling fan to ease the Texas heat, a locker for your valuables, a refrigerator, foods and drinks served by wait staffs straight into your cabana and many more.
The features that you can enjoy depends on the type of cabana that you choose:
Premium Cabanas - max of 10 guests
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Cabana - Premium
- Mini-Refrigerator
- 42” Flat Screen TV
- 10 Bottles of Water
- 4 Souvenir Towels
- Reserved Parking Space
- Cushioned Furniture
- Lounge Chairs
- Complementary Locker
- Ceiling Fan
- Electrical Outlet
- Wait Staff
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Cabana - Deluxe
Deluxe Cabanas - max of 10 guests
- Reserved Parking Space
- Cushioned Furniture
- Complementary Locker
- Ceiling Fan
- Electric Outlets
- Wait Staff
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Cabana - Standard
Standard Cabanas – max of 6 guests
– Reserved Parking Space
– Complimentary Locker
– Ceiling Fan
– Electric Outlets
– Wait Staff
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks - Cabana - Palapas
BBQ Palapas- max of 10 guests
- BBQ Grill with Ready-To-Light Charcoal
- Reserved Parking Space
- Complementary Locker
- Ceiling Fan
- Electric Outlets
Tips and other things you should know:
- You can bring your own cooler full of drinks and food. However, you cannot bring in your own alcohol and glass containers are not allowed.
- Wear water shoes to protect feet. Bring your own towel if you want to dry off.
- Schlitterbahn Waterparks are open from late April to mid-September, with varying hours.
- The Galveston Island park's covered rides are also open through the winter.
- Weekends in midsummer draw the biggest crowds.
- Schlitterbahn has three waterpark locations in Texas. For how to get to a specific park, rates, hours, and other information, visit the Schlitterbahn Waterparks website
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