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Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
4.2(5,869)4.2 out of 5 stars, 5869 reviews San Antonio, TX
About Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston offers a fun experience for families, especially with attractions like the Lazy River and boogie boarding, but suffers from significant operational issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun day outKids who enjoy water activitiesParents wanting a break in a water setting5-10 years: Enjoy the Lazy River and boogie boardingAdults: Appreciate the frozen drinks and relaxation options
Why families love it
- Boogie board experience is a hit with kids
- Lazy River is enjoyable for all ages
- Less crowded on weekdays
- Lazy River for relaxation
- Boogie boarding for active fun
- Less crowded on Thursdays
Insider tips
- Buy tickets in advance to save $10-$15 per person
- Visit on weekdays for a less crowded experience
- Check for ride availability before purchasing tickets
Good to know before you go
- Weekends when the park is likely to be overcrowded
- Days with reported weather issues that may close attractions
- Half the park was closed during visits
- Cleanliness issues noted, with trash scattered
- Poor management response to customer complaints
- Crowds
- Less crowded on Thursdays; weekends tend to be busy
- Value
- $60 per person on weekdays, which feels excessive given the closures; families reported spending over $450 for limited access
- Food
- Food options available but not reviewed positively; some families chose not to eat at the park
- Accessibility
- No specific special needs accommodations mentioned in reviews
- Safety
- Lifeguards present, but reports of insufficient staffing on rides
What parents say
"I had a lot of fun with my kids at this waterpark, but overall, it left much to be desired. While I wanted to rate it 3 stars for the memories, the experience only merits 2 stars. First, a tip: buy your tickets in advance—you’ll save $10 to $15 per person. However, even at the discounted rate, the $60/person (weekday) price tag feels excessive, especially with half the park closed. The cleanliness was disappointing. The stairs to the slides had trash scattered along the sidelines—surely adding a few trash cans isn’t too much to ask? Worse, the trash cans weren’t emptied often enough, leaving"
5 months ago
"Had a great time. The weather paused the pool for awhile, but when it was safe they let everyone back in. Kids were well okay with staying in the lazy river all day. We didn't eat anything, but the adults got some frozen drinks. 🍻 Bought a couple items from the gift shop."
9 months ago
"Stay away from this place. Paid over $450 for my family to come enjoy our Saturday. More than half the park is shut down due to either broken motors on slides or no lifeguards. Yet all food and merchandise shops are open. Several families in line complaining for money back. Guest services were no help. No corporate person to speak to. Save your money and stay away from this place."
8 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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