Best Water and Pool Activities for Kids in Dallas This Summer

Dallas summers are aggressive enough that water play shifts from optional to essential by June. The city and park system have invested in spraygrounds and aquatic centers across neighborhoods.

Know which facilities are close to you and which require a drive — that difference determines whether a water outing is a regular habit or a rare event. Here's what's available.

Public Pools & Aquatic Centers

Epic Waters Waterpark

1500 E Lamar St, Arlington, TX 76010

North Texas' largest indoor waterpark with interactive playground, slides, geysers, and giant tipping bucket. $$, all ages

Dallas Children's Aquarium

1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

Hands-on aquarium dedicated to marine life education with touch pools and interactive exhibits.

More Water Play

Dallas World Aquarium

1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

Large aquarium featuring exotic aquatic animals and a rainforest exhibit.

Klyde Warren Park

2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201

Urban park with open green space, interactive fountains, food trucks, and regular family events.

Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park

1462 First Ave, Dallas, TX 75210

Underwater tunnel with sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish in a historic facility at Fair Park.

Planning notes

Check facility hours before you go — city and county aquatic centers often shift schedules for maintenance, weather, or staffing. Most public pools in Dallas open in late May or early June and run through Labor Day weekend.