Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Splash! La Mirada offers an affordable indoor water park experience, praised for its value compared to larger competitors like Knotts, Hurricane Harbor, and Soak City. It's a family-friendly venue with free parking and a flexible outside food policy, making it a budget-conscious choice. While it features multiple slide areas, a lazy river, and a water playground, potential visitors should be aware of possible maintenance issues with some attractions and long food lines during peak times.
Key Highlights
- ✓Staff and lifeguards are consistently described as kind, friendly, and helpful.
- ✓Free parking is available, eliminating an extra cost common at other parks.
- ✓Outside food and drinks are explicitly allowed, offering cost savings and dietary flexibility.
- ✓Life jackets are provided on-site for various sizes, from infants up to approximately 10 years old.
- ✓An affordable tent rental option is available, providing a comfortable base for families.
- ✓Perceived as a better overall value and closer alternative than Knotts, Hurricane Harbor, and Soak City.
Standout Features
- ⭐Free parking readily available.
- ⭐On-site provision of life jackets for infants to ~10 years old.
- ⭐Features 3 different slide areas, a lazy river, and a playground with water features.
- ⭐Option to rent tents affordably for family comfort.
- ⭐Variety of on-site food options (cheeseburgers, pizza, salads, tacos, hot dogs, aguas frescas, desserts) described as tasty, good quality, and fairly priced.
- ⭐Friendly, kind, and helpful staff/lifeguards.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Call ahead to confirm if the major slides and lazy river water features are operational if they are important for your visit.
- →Consider bringing your own floaties for the lazy river due to potential limited availability.
- →Bring your own food and drinks to save money and avoid long wait times at on-site food lines.
- →If planning to eat on-site, prepare for potential 1+ hour waits during busy periods.
- →Renting a tent is recommended by repeat visitors for a comfortable family base.
- →Budget an extra $6 for locker rental.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Major slides have reportedly been non-functional for two consecutive summers; it's advisable to confirm their status before visiting if slides are a primary draw.
- ⚠Water features along the lazy river might not be working.
- ⚠Limited availability of floaties for the lazy river has been reported.
- ⚠Long wait times (1+ hour) for the main food line if purchasing on-site meals.
- ⚠High chlorine levels were noted, which, while indicating sanitation, could be a minor concern for those with sensitive skin or eyes.
- ⚠Lockers require an additional $6 fee.
Price & Value
Water park admission is $27 per person (individual ticket). One reviewer paid $82 for 4 tickets, equating to $20.50 per person, which may indicate group rates or varied pricing. Lockers cost an additional $6. Parking is free. Food on-site is described as good quality, tasty, fair-priced, and cheap, offering good value. It is consistently perceived as a better price and value than larger water parks like Knotts, Hurricane Harbor, and Soak City.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Outside food and drinks are allowed, providing a great option for families.
- •On-site food is available and described as 'tasty,' 'good quality,' 'fair prices,' and 'delicious and cheap.'
- •A wide variety of on-site food options include cheeseburgers, pizza, salads, bacon-wrap hot dogs, tacos, nachos, aguas frescas, and various frozen desserts.
- •Be aware of potentially long wait times (1+ hour) at the main food line if purchasing on-site.
🚗Parking Info
- •Free parking is available and explicitly mentioned as a positive feature.
👥Crowd Levels
- •One review indicates potential for significant crowds, with food lines reaching over an hour during busy periods. However, no specific crowd levels for the park itself are detailed.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Life jackets are readily available for children from infants to approximately 10 years old.
- •Staff and lifeguards are noted for being kind, helpful, and friendly.
- •High chlorine levels are mentioned, implying a focus on water sanitation and safety.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If your primary reason for visiting is the major slides, as they may be closed.
- • If you expect all water features along the lazy river to be fully operational.
- • If you have zero tolerance for long queues, especially for on-site food during peak hours.
- • If high chlorine levels are a significant concern for your family's skin or eyes.
- • If you are looking for a venue primarily targeting older teens or thrill-seekers, as it seems geared towards younger children.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Pre-Sale Season Pass
$70Duration: Annual
Season pass for Buccaneer Bay Waterpark.
Pre-Sale Season Pass
$60Duration: Annual
Season pass for Buccaneer Bay Waterpark.
Pre-Sale Season Pass
FreeDuration: Annual
Season pass for Buccaneer Bay Waterpark.
Cabana Rental (Monday - Thursday)
$189Duration: All-day
Private shaded area at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •10’ x 10’ shaded area
- •6 chairs and side table
Cabana Rental (Friday - Sunday & Holidays)
$199Duration: All-day
Private shaded area at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •10’ x 10’ shaded area
- •6 chairs and side table
Chaise Lounger Rental (Monday - Thursday)
$64Duration: All-day
Private shaded area at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •Shaded area
- •2 chaise lounge chairs w/cushions
Chaise Lounger Rental (Friday - Sunday & Holidays)
$69Duration: All-day
Private shaded area at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •Shaded area
- •2 chaise lounge chairs w/cushions
Pirate Party Area Rental (Monday - Thursday)
$609Duration: All-day
Private shaded party area at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •20’ x 10' private shaded area
- •Picnic tables with table covers
- •15 general admission day passes to Buccaneer Bay
- •3 large pizzas
- •15, 8oz bottles of water
Pirate Party Area Rental (Friday - Sunday & Holidays)
$629Duration: All-day
Private shaded party area at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •20’ x 10' private shaded area
- •Picnic tables with table covers
- •15 general admission day passes to Buccaneer Bay
- •3 large pizzas
- •15, 8oz bottles of water
Captain’s Party Area Rental (Monday - Thursday)
$649Duration: All-day
Private shaded party area located near the lazy river at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •20' x 10' private shaded area located near the entrance of our lazy river
- •Picnic tables with table covers
- •15 general admission day passes to Buccaneer Bay
- •3 large pizzas
- •15, 8oz bottles of water
Captain’s Party Area Rental (Friday - Sunday & Holidays)
$669Duration: All-day
Private shaded party area located near the lazy river at Buccaneer Bay.
Includes:
- •20' x 10' private shaded area located near the entrance of our lazy river
- •Picnic tables with table covers
- •15 general admission day passes to Buccaneer Bay
- •3 large pizzas
- •15, 8oz bottles of water
Full Waterpark Rental
Inquire by emailDuration: Varies
Full rental of Buccaneer Bay Waterpark.
Aquatics Center Facility/Pool/Lane Rental
Inquire for feesDuration: Varies
Rental of pool space or lanes in the Aquatics Center.
Film on Splash! Property
Inquire for location feesDuration: Varies
Permit for filming on Splash! property.
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Recreational Swim Cancellation
Sunday, September 21, 2025
N/A
Recreational Swim is CANCELED on this date.
SPLASH! Closures & Holiday Hours
Varies by holiday/event
N/A
Specific closure and holiday hours; check website for details.
🍎Food Policy
- • Outside food and beverages are not permitted in Buccaneer Bay unless required due to a patron’s special dietary needs that constitute a disability under disability laws.
- • Sealed bottled water in an open container (no coolers) will be permitted.
- • Baby food will be permitted in non-glass containers only.
- • Food packages are not available for Cabana/Lounger rentals; food must be purchased in-person at Captain Jack's Grille.
- • Party rentals come with preset food items (3 large pizzas, 15 bottles of water); no additional food can be added to the rental package. Additional food items available for purchase at Captain Jack’s Grille.
- • You may bring in a sheet or single tiered cake or cupcakes for rental areas (cabana or party).
- • Ice cream and ice cream cakes are not allowed.
- • Splash! will not store cakes or provide utensils; sharp knives are not permitted, please bring a plastic knife or cake cutter.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
- • Admission pricing is based on height rather than age for Buccaneer Bay.
- • Guests must be at least 48” tall to ride Tower 1 slides (slides into the catch pool).
- • Guests must be at least 42" tall to ride Tower 2 slides (mat racer and body slides); no exceptions.
- • No life jackets or goggles are allowed while riding the slides.
- • All guests under 48" must wear a US Coast Guard Approved life jacket at all times while in the water, except when riding slides.
- • Limited life jackets are available for use on site; guests are encouraged to bring their own Coast Guard Approved life jackets.
- • Life jackets may also be purchased in the guest shop located inside the Lobby.
- • Unsafe behavior and non-compliance with rules is grounds for removal from the facility without a refund.
- • Diapered guests must wear approved reusable plastic swim pants in all pools and attractions.
📅Booking Policy
- • All guests entering the park are required to have a valid day pass.
- • All admissions are subject to water park daily capacity; no exceptions. Daily capacity is monitored and determined by the Aquatic Center’s management staff.
- • At the time of booking, 100% of the total amount of your rental or party reservation will be due.
- • Group rates require a minimum of 15 people and are not available for day-of reservation.
- • Decorations are allowed in your rental area only (party/cabana).
- • Extra tables and chairs will not be permitted in rental areas.
- • Balloons and banners are allowed as decorations. Piñatas, loose décor, walls or arches, and goodie bags are not allowed into the facility.
- • Duct tape is not allowed to hang decorations; please use a non-residue leaving tape. All decorations must be removed and taken with you at the end of rental time.
- • Swim lesson participants are recommended to bring a swim suit and a change of clothes.
- • To rent pool space or a lane, contact Splash! staff to check availability and obtain fee information. Required rental process takes approximately 4-6 weeks and must be complete before rental date(s), includes Pool Rental Agreement and Insurance Certificate and Endorsement.
- • To film on Splash! property, contact staff for facility availability and location fees. Required permit process takes approximately 4-6 weeks and must be complete before filming, includes Film Permit Application, Insurance Certificate and Endorsement, and Business License Application.
What People Say
What's Great
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 5 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 6 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Eileen Felix
6 months agoPrice is not 4$! That's the lap swim not the water park. It is 27$ each. Lockers were 6$ each. Parking is free. Brought my own food. Lots of chlorine. But better safe than sorry. Kids loved it. It's a better price than Knotts and closer than Hurricane harbor. 🌀
Jennifer Sid
7 months agoPrices have gone up, everything about this place down. The slides have now been down for 2 summers in a row, but they wontt tell you as they still want your $$. The water features along the lazy river were all not working. They barely have any floaties for the lazy river. You can bring food in and if you want to eat there, plan on spending at least 1+ hours in the main food line. Ridiculous. Don't waste your $$. There are plenty of other water parks that actually maintain their parks to visit!
Jayro Sabal
3 years agoA place to visit. Every summer for the past 5 years.... Ill Be taking my kid there... Staffs and lifeguards are very kind and helpful. The Food it's always been taesty... And Renting a tent it's a most (quite affordable)... Lots of games for the kids and family to spend a weekend together.
G Adame (seandanielpaul)
a year agoLoved it and the staff was friendly! The food was good quality and prices were very fair . The family loved this water park . We will definitely go back and recommend it better than soak city.
Liz P.E
3 years agoAwesome water park!!free parking Life jackets available from infants to about 10yrs old,it has 3 different areas of slides plus a lazy river and a playground with water all around!my kids loved it,never again will i pay a ridiculous amount at soak city when i paid 82 for 4 tickets here!& free parking..food is delicious and cheap there's plenty to pick from cheeseburgers,pizza,salads to bacon wrap hot dogs,tacos,nachos,aguas frescas and plenty frozen desserts to snack on.