Lakes and Water Activities

It’s water park season! Head to the CAC Outdoor Water Park for some family fun in the sun.

DFW Charters and Rentals offers an array of rentals, including wakeboard boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, party boats and water slides.

WhoaZone offers a full day of family fun with its floating obstacle course and new KidZone obstacle course for ages 4-7.

DFW Surf is teaming up with the City of Grapevine to offer paddleboard fitness, SUP yoga and wakesurfing classes, as well as SUP board rentals.

With its state-of-the-art water rides, innovative features and interactive attractions, Hawiian Falls Roanoke is one of the area’s top-rated family-friendly water parks.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington has something for everyone with its thrilling water slides and play areas for kids.

The Cove at the Lakefront is an indoor waterpark with a retractable roof – perfect for visiting in any weather! 

Towne Lake Recreation Area has a 22-acre lake with a fishing pier, paddleboat rentals, lit hike/bike trails, picnic pavillions, horse shoe courts and a playground.

 

Hidden Cove Park boasts over 470 acres containing a plethora of excellent outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing and much more. 

This indoor water park resort is a great escape and getaway for splashing, playing, eating and relaxing together, all under one roof. 

Encompassing 3,777 acres, this natural playground is one of the most popular parks in Texas, includes series of trails, campsites and pavilions. 

This new DFW waterpark promises fun for the whole family and features a FlowRider double surf machine and water slides for all ages. thecoveatthelakefront.com

Explore the East Dallas waters of popular White Rock Lake with a single kayak, tandem kayak, or stand-up paddle board rental. whiterockpaddle.com

This 5-acre freshwater lagoon offers crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and an array of watersports to residents of Windsong Ranch in North Dallas. windsongranchliving.com

Sail away on your own private gondola on Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn in Irving, with a variety of themed cruise options. irving.gondola.com

Enjoy this 10-acre outdoor pool and lazy river complex at the Gaylord Texan featuring a family lagoon, private cabanas, waterslides, lazy river, and more. marriot.com

Ride the waves at this colorful outdoor water park where families can splash and float for hours on end. garlandtx.gov

This full-service marina on Lake Ray Hubbard includes marina dock and storage, service, entertainment, and upgraded amenities for boating enthusiasts. sapphirebaymarina.com

Discover the natural beauty of the Trinity River with kayak rentals and river trips on 22 miles of the Elm Fork. trinityriverkayak.com

Don't miss the zero-depth entry pool, water cannons, bubblers, spray bars, water slides, a 200-foot lazy river and a 600-gallon dump bucket. cityofcarrolton.com

Daily hours of operation of this splash park are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; activate by touching sensor at top of blue pillar.

In addition to the spray park, the location's farming and barn theme capture the heritage of the Newman Family, who once owned the property. 

Daily hours of operation of this splash park are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Enjoy a paddleboarding adventure of any length right in the heart of Grapevine on Grapevine Lake.

This location offers day fishing, enjoying nature, viewing the wildlife or having fun with off-channel ponds, wetlands and inspiring ecosystems. 

The location contains a park, campground, open slip marina and group activities, such as beach volleyball, horseback riding trail, hiking and sand beaches.