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Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort
4.2(261)4.2 out of 5 stars, 261 reviews Rochester, NY
About Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort
Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort offers a convenient 'stay, play, and eat' experience when integrated with the Clarion hotel and its restaurant. It is best suited for families with younger children (under 10) who appreciate a dedicated indoor water feature, especially on days when it's not overly crowded.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with children under 10 looking for a focused indoor water play experience (Review 4).A convenient family getaway when staying at the connected Clarion hotel (Review 3).Parents looking for a cleaner, less crowded experience on a rare off-peak day (Review 1).Families seeking a quick riverfront activity or walk outside the waterpark (Review 1).Primarily geared towards children 'under ten' (Review 4).
Why families love it
- Integrated with the Clarion hotel and Streamers Restaurant, allowing for a seamless stay, play, and eat experience (Review 3).
- Reported as clean and not too crowded on some occasions (Review 1).
- Good size with plenty of water features for a day of enjoyment when less busy (Review 1).
- Space is well designed (Review 5).
- Staff reported as nice (Review 5).
- Two slides, a splash pad, and a small obstacle course pool (Review 4).
Insider tips
- Arrive well before opening or during off-peak hours to secure parking and seating (Review 2).
- Bring extra cash or a separate credit card specifically for food and lockers, as gift cards are not accepted for these purchases (Review 2).
- Do not rely on gift cards for food or arcade; confirm all restrictions before visiting (Review 2).
- Be prepared for potential long waits for food orders if you plan to eat at the park (Review 5).
- Consider the Clarion hotel for a 'stay, play, eat' package if convenience is a priority (Review 3).
- If planning a visit during cold/flu season, be aware of potentially high capacity and crowded conditions (Review 2).
Good to know before you go
- Weekends and peak times, as parking is non-existent, seating is unavailable, and the park becomes 'insanely packed' (Reviews 2, 5).
- If you have older children (e.g., 12+) expecting many large slides or extensive attractions, as it's 'smaller than expected' and 'geared towards the under ten' (Reviews 4, 5).
- If you are relying solely on a gift card for all expenses, especially food or arcade activities (Review 2).
- During cold and flu season, particularly on busy days, due to high capacity and crowded pool conditions (Review 2).
- Parking is a major issue; can be 'no parking spaces available', requiring parking 'very far away' and walking in cold weather (Review 2).
- Crowds
- Can be 'insanely packed' or 'too many people' leading to no seating, cloudy pools, and 20-person hot tub lines, especially during peak times or an hour after opening (Reviews 2, 5).
- Value
- Admission for two kids (7 & 10), one adult, and one spectating adult was $106, which was considered 'extremely high for the amount of attractions' offered (Review 2). Expect additional costs for lockers and food. Gift cards are significantly devalued as they cannot be used for food or arcade purchases, leaving balances unusable for essential in-park spending (Review 2). This suggests a poor value proposition for many parents compared to alternatives like Cascades Waterpark in Cortland which offers more attractions and full gift card usability.
- Food
- No outside food or drinks allowed (Review 2).
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- The hot tub is noted as being 'pretty hot' which might be a concern for small children (Review 5).
What parents say
"Had a great time with friends and their children at the new water park in Oswego everything was clean and it wasn't too crowded. It's a good size with plenty of water features to enjoy the day. Beautiful location on the Oswego River and along the Riverwalk."
a month ago
"We were gifted a $150 gift card for my son’s birthday. We made the 90 minute drive to splash, arrived around 11am to find no parking spaces available. Had to park very far away and walk in the blistering cold. Then paid $106 for myself, my two kids ages 7 & 10, and for my mom to simply spectate on the side. That’s seems extremely high for the amount of attractions they have to offer. I then asked if I just bring the gift card up to the splash cafe to use the remaining $44 on pizza and drinks for my kids. I was told the gift cards aren’t eligible for their food or their arcade. That was insane "
2 months ago
"My family and I had a wonderful time at Splash!! It was great having everything all in one place. Splash was located right inside of the Clarion along with Streamers Restaurant. We were able to stay, play and eat all in the same spot. Thank you for a great experience!!"
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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