Are fishing poles allowed?
Guests are not permitted to bring their own fishing poles. However, we provide cane fishing poles, which can be checked out from the Nature Center. Bait is available for purchase at an additional cost.
When does Big Rivers Waterpark open?
Big Rivers Waterpark opens for the 2025 season on March 8, 2025 for Adventure Days! During this time, our hours will be 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, but waterpark attractions will not be open. The water attractions officially open on April 5, 2025. For our full operating calendar with exact [...]
Can I pay with cash?
We are pleased to inform you that we now accept cash at all of our point of sale locations within the park, as well as cashless payments (credit, debit, or mobile). Guests also have the option to load cash onto a wristband for convenient transactions throughout the park. Any remaining [...]
Can I bring my own food and drinks into the park?
No outside food or beverage is allowed inside the park. Big Rivers has a wide selection of places to eat with food items such as BBQ, hamburgers, fries, pizza, hot dogs, fruit, chicken, ice cream, and soft drinks. Guests can bring breastmilk, baby formula and food for infants; glass containers [...]
Do you offer refunds?
No, all sales are final. Please check local weather prior to planning your visit.
If I exit the park, can I re-enter?
Guests who leave the park and plan to return the same day must get their hand stamped before they leave the park at the gate.
Can I upgrade my Daily Ticket to a Season Pass?
Absolutely! Please visit our Guest Relations desk to upgrade your ticket. This transaction must be made on the day of your visit before leaving the Park. Proof of purchase must be presented when making the upgrade. We will take the amount paid for the daily ticket, subtract it from the [...]
My favorite ride is closed, can I get a refund?
At Big Rivers Waterpark, safety is our top priority. Environmental, mechanical or weather circumstances would be the main reasons for a ride closure. We will resume the attractions as safety and quickly as possible. Refunds are not available for ride closures.
Are there height requirements for any of the rides?
Most of our attractions have a height and weight requirement to participate. Water Attraction requirements can be found HERE. Aerial Attraction requirements can be found HERE. The requirements are also posted on signs at the entrance of each ride.
