For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following items are not permitted inside Big Rivers Waterpark or on its property, except for approved medical, disability-related, accessibility, or infant-care items as permitted by Guest Relations and applicable law:

  • Food and Drink
    • Outside Food and Beverages: Outside food and beverages are not permitted, except for approved medical, dietary, allergy-safe, infant-care, or disability-related items.
    • Glass: Glass containers and bottles are not permitted.
    • Alcohol: Outside alcohol is prohibited. Alcohol may be purchased and consumed on-site only.
    • Drink Containers: Empty water bottles and drink containers are permitted but must be empty upon entry unless approved by Guest Relations as medical or disability-related accommodation.
    • Coolers: Coolers and large containers are not permitted, even if empty.
  • Furniture and Shade
    • Seating: Chairs and portable seating are not permitted, except for approved medical or disability-related seating devices.
    • Shade Structures: Personal tents, umbrellas, and oversized shade structures are not permitted.
  • Animals
    • Pets and other animals are not permitted, except for trained service animals and other animals required by applicable law. Emotional support animals are not permitted.
  • Electronics and Entertainment
    • Drones: Drones are not permitted.
    • Audio Devices: Portable speakers, music-playing devices, noisemakers, and other disruptive audio devices are not permitted.
    • Gaming Devices: Gaming consoles and other electronic entertainment systems are not permitted.
    • Laser Pointers: Laser pointers are not permitted.
    • Professional Photography: Professional photography equipment, including tripods, monopods, and large lenses, is not permitted without prior approval.
  • Vehicles and Mobility
    • Recreational Devices: Recreational scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, and wheeled footwear are not permitted.
    • Mobility Devices: Wheelchairs, medical scooters, and other mobility devices used because of a disability are welcome, subject to legitimate safety requirements based on actual conditions. Big Rivers is ADA accessible and strives to accommodate all guests.
  • Water Safety
    • Personal Flotation Devices: Personal flotation devices, including tubes, noodles, rafts, and similar items, are not permitted. United States Coast Guard-approved life jackets are permitted.
    • Park-Provided Equipment: Complimentary life jackets and infant tubes are available throughout the park.
  • Safety and Conduct
    • Drugs and drug paraphernalia are not permitted.
    • Weapons of any kind, whether concealed or openly carried, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, tasers, and any other item determined by park management to present a safety risk, are prohibited to the fullest extent permitted by law. Where Texas or other applicable law requires statutory notice, Big Rivers Waterpark will provide notice through compliant signage, oral notice, or other legally recognized means.
    • Fireworks and sparklers are not permitted.
    • Balloons are not permitted for environmental and animal safety reasons.
  • Other Restricted Items
    • Fishing Poles: Fishing is permitted only at Big Al’s Fishing Hole using park-provided cane poles. Personal fishing poles are not permitted.
    • Commercial Activity: Commercial signage, banners, advertisements, promotional materials, and similar items are prohibited without prior written approval from Big Rivers Waterpark.