Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre Island, TX

Free parking and exclusive beach access make Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark a hit in South Padre Island, Texas. There are many water rides for the whole family as well as slides. One of the most interesting parts of the water park is the five story high Sandcastle. If the waves aren't ripe for surfing in the Gulf of Mexico visitors can ride the man made waves at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. The park also features an uphill water coaster.

The water park sells season passes and this is the best value. A general season pass is $129.99, a child's season pass for children ages 3-11 is $89.99 and a senior season pass is for adults fifty five or older and costs $89.99. Check on the web site as they sometimes offer early bird discounts on season passes. A platinum season pass that is good for all three of the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterparks in the State of Texas is $249.99.

If visitors have had a season pass in the previous year they can show proof of the pass and receive a discount on the next year's season pass. General season pass renewal for adults is $109.99, children's season pass renewal is $79.99 and senior's season pass renewal is $79.99.

One day admission for people twelve years of age and up is $37.99, children ages 3-11 is $29.99, two day general admission for ages twelve and up is $52.99 and children ages 3-11 is $42.99. Check online for discounts on this type of admission as well.

The one day admission ticket entitles the holder to the use of all water attractions, inner tubes, and body boards. Life jackets and inner tubes with bottoms are available for children. The two day admission price works well if guests are staying on South Padre Island for more than one day. The ticket doesn't have to be used on consecutive days. The waterpark also sells afternoon admission tickets after 3:00 pm. This ticket allows the ticket holder to use all the facilities. These tickets must be purchased at the gate.

The address of the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark is 33261 State Park Road, South Padre Island, Texas 78597. During the peak opening times the hours are from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week. When the waterpark first opens for the season on weekends and certain days the hours can be 10:00 am to 7:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Guests should check with the waterpark directly or at their online web site.

Guests visiting the waterpark can bring in their own food and use the picnic areas. Alcohol and glass bottles are not allowed in the park. All ice chests and picnic items will be checked at the entrance. There are a variety of food vendors in the park or guests can dine at the park's Shrimp Haus. The park features a swim up bar called Bob's Float Inn Bar. Tube chutes, Rio Beach, Rio Aventura and the Lilly Pad for children make up more of the water fun at Schlitterbahn.