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OWA Parks & Resort
4.4(5,151)4.4 out of 5 stars, 5151 reviews Birmingham, AL
About OWA Parks & Resort
OWA Parks & Resort offers a clean, well-maintained environment featuring a mix of outdoor rides, indoor water slides, and highly engaging live shows, making it a great day-trip destination especially during off-peak times.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family day tripsFamilies seeking a mix of theme park rides and live entertainmentOff-peak travelers looking to avoid crowdsChildren over 48 inches tall for the outdoor ridesFamilies with kids of all ages for the water park and live shows
Why families love it
- Highly entertaining live shows such as the dog trick show and interactive music performances
- Exciting outdoor rides like the 'Crazy Mouse' coaster for kids over 48 inches
- Excellent cleanliness and well-maintained facilities throughout the park
- Strong commitment to safety and ride maintenance
- Crazy Mouse outdoor coaster
- Interactive family-friendly shows
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable sneakers because the resort is huge and requires a lot of walking
- Plan your visit during off-peak times to avoid long lines and maximize ride time
- If attending the Balloon Festival, note that balloons do not take flight until the evening
Good to know before you go
- Peak season weekends when long wait times reduce the value of the limited water slides
- Unprofessional gate staff behavior regarding ticket/refund verification
- Some outdoor rides can feel rough
- Fewer and smaller indoor water slides compared to competitor parks for the price
- Crowds
- Very low crowds during off-peak times, but peak season can bring long wait times that diminish the experience
- Value
- Admission is considered reasonable and worth the money during off-peak times, though food options both inside and outside the ticketed area are quite expensive.
- Food
- Wide selection of food available, but prices are expensive both inside the park and in the surrounding non-ticketed area
- Accessibility
- Handicapped parking spots are conveniently located near the front entrance
- Safety
- Staff takes safety very seriously with well-maintained rides
What parents say
"The parks is always clean and neat. The staff is usual polite and welcoming. Some of these rides feel kind of rough. The staff gave us a hard time at the park entrance claiming that we requested a refund before we arrived at the park. While speaking with the lady at the window, she asked my wife to check her personal email on her phone for a confirmed refund. My wife explained to her that we never at anytime request for a refund. My wife checked her email anyway and confirmed that there was no email of the like. The lady at the window then asked to see her email. My wife showed the lady her ph"
3 months ago
"We had a good time. Really enjoyed the dog trick show. There is plenty of parking with handicapped spots near the front. We went for the Balloon Festival. The balloons don't take flight till the evening. There was lots to do. Admission is reasonable. Food was good with a very wide selection. Staff was very friendly. I recommend wearing sneakers because the place is huge with stuff to do everywhere. Was a good time."
4 months ago
"My first time going for a day trip with family. And it was definitely worth the price and my kids enjoyed it."
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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