Island Aqua Park

Name: Island Aqua Park
Address: 1163 West Rendezvous Road, Laketown, UT 84038, USA, Salt Lake City, UT, US
Rating: 4.5

4.5(10) Salt Lake City, UT

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About Island Aqua Park

Island Aqua Park offers an exhilarating outdoor inflatable obstacle course experience on a lake, featuring challenging elements and a standout 15-foot iceberg for jumping. It's designed to be a fun, active 'workout' for a broad age range, from elementary school children to adults, making it a unique family vacation activity.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families with elementary-aged children through teenagers looking for a highly active and challenging water activity.Groups of friends seeking a fun, engaging, and physically demanding outing.Vacationers at Bear Lake looking for a unique outdoor entertainment option.Active individuals or families who enjoy obstacle courses and a 'workout' disguised as fun.Excellent for elementary school-aged children (e.g., 6-year-olds) and their friends, providing an active and fun challenge.

Why families love it

Engaging and challenging inflatable aqua park course provides a fun 'workout'.
Features a significant 'big white iceberg' piece (approx. 15 feet tall) that is super fun for teenagers and adults to jump off.
Reported to be much bigger and more fun than initially expected by many visitors.
Popular among families, with both kids (e.g., 6-year-olds) and parents/adults having a blast.
Staff, particularly 'Mark', receives high praise for enhancing the experience.
New pieces added in recent years keep the experience fresh for returning visitors.

Insider tips

Bring your own lifejackets to save $3 per person, which can add up significantly for larger groups.
Be aware of the strict rules regarding equipment use; ensure payment is made before accessing any inflatables to avoid on-the-spot charges.
Confirm the duration of the session ($25 for 1 hour, according to one reviewer) to manage expectations about perceived value.
Consider visiting as a 'vacation fun' activity, as it caters well to groups with mixed ages.

Good to know before you go

If you are expecting lenient rule enforcement or warnings before penalties, as management is reported to charge on the spot for unauthorized equipment use.
If you perceive $25 for a 1-hour activity as too expensive, as this is a common point of contention.
If you or your group are prone to bending rules, as the owner/manager is described as actively monitoring and strictly enforcing payment.
The price of $25 per person for what one review specifies as a 1-hour session is considered 'way too high' by some, leading to a perception of poor value.
The owner/manager's 'very very poor PR' and aggressive rule enforcement, including charging $25 on the spot without warning for climbing on equipment without paying, is a significant deterrent for some potential customers.

Crowds: While some reviews suggest it's popular and well-attended, one reviewer mentioned not seeing anyone use the equipment for a whole week, which could indicate variable crowd levels or specific off-peak periods. No concrete details on specific busy times were provided.
Value: The price is $25 per person, reportedly for a 1-hour session. Some found it 'reasonable' and 'waaaay more fun than expected,' easily worth the cost, especially when considering group savings by bringing own lifejackets. However, others deemed '$25 for 1 hr' as 'way too high' and a 'joke,' highlighting a split in value perception. Saving $3 per person by bringing your own lifejacket is a clear cost-saving opportunity. Unauthorized use of equipment also results in an immediate $25 charge.
Accessibility: No specific accommodations for special needs were mentioned in the reviews.
Safety: A 'no trespassing sign' is present, and the owner actively monitors for unauthorized equipment use, suggesting a focus on controlled access for paying customers. The option to bring your own lifejacket implies they are a required safety item, though no specific lifeguard presence or first aid stations were mentioned.

What parents say

Tony S

5.0

"We’ve gone here the last two years and it’s been awesome! My six year old and her friends wanted to go. I and other parents fet more comfortable getting a pass with the kids and it turned out to be a blast for us! It is definitely a workout and so fun and challenging. They added new pieces this year and it was great. The big white iceberg thing is super fun for teenagers and adults to jump off (it’s like 15 feet tall)! Much bigger than we first thought and waaaaay more fun than expected. Price seemed reasonable and now I would easily pay the $25 a person. You can save $3 by using your own life"

2 years ago

SAM

1.0

"Price is way to high. 25 bucks for 1 hr. Bahahahahaha Glad I didn't waste my money. Owner/Manager has very very poor PR. Yes, there is a no trespassing sign out. But this guy literally watches for individuals who climb on equipment for 5 maybe 10 minutes, then chases them down to their group site. Instead of giving a warning he charges 25 bucks on the spot with his little card box on his phone. DID NOT happen to me, but people near me. What a joke. Even if I wanted to use his equipment, after seeing how he handled that situation. I wouldn't give him a dime to use it. If you don't "

2 years ago

Kylie Murray

5.0