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 [...]
What does a season pass include?
2025 Classic Season Pass The 2025 Classic Season Pass grants access to Big Rivers Waterpark any day we're open, excluding private or special events. The pass is valid until 9/28/2025 and includes access to: Waterpark Attractions Dry Attractions Wild Isle Attractions Fairgrounds Attractions 2025 Weekday Season Pass The 2025 Weekday [...]
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 [...]
Who needs an admission ticket or season pass?
Guests who are 3 years old or older will need an admission ticket or season pass to enter the park. Guests aged 2 and under are free!
What if I forgot or lost my Season Pass wristband?
All Season Passholders are required to present their wristband to enter Big Rivers Waterpark. Lost or forgotten wristbands need to be replaced at Guest Relations for $5. Temporary wristbands can be requested for $1 each. The previous wristband will be deactivated.
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.
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 [...]
