Great Wolf Lodge started out as a small indoor water park resort in the Wisconsin Dells area. It’s been over 20 years since we first opened our doors and we now have 18 locations across the United States and Canada. While our indoor water park was traditionally open only to guests staying at the resort, we now offer passes for anyone who wants to drop in for the day!
If you’re crazy about water adventures, playgrounds, slides and thrill rides, you won’t want to miss out on an opportunity to experience Great Wolf Lodge. Check out the information below for more on the best indoor water park near Madison!
Features of Our Water Park
We keep our indoor water park at a comfortable 84-degrees all year round, making it a perfect place to escape bad weather. We offer a variety of body slides, tube slides, raft rides, activity pools and splash areas for every member of the family, from toddlers and teens, to parents and grandparents.
If you’re traveling with little ones, we suggest visiting our Cub Paw Pool, which is filled with spray features and kiddie slides. Our lazy river, also known as the Crooked Creek, is another popular option among guests traveling with small children. Family and friends can relax and float down the river together. You don’t have to worry about pushing yourself along, either. The current does all the work for you!
Of course, you can’t visit an indoor water park without catching a wave. Head over to Slap Tail Pond and splash around the swells sweeping in from the deep end. You may be in the Midwest but you’ll be transported to the ocean within minutes of stepping into the tide. Surfs up!
Can’t Miss Water Slides
We’ve got four-story tube rides, a water-jet fueled vortex and raft-riding adventures the family won’t soon forget. While certain slides can only accommodate one guest at a time, plenty of others can seat up to four guests at once. Experience the thrill together!
Our activity pools are also a great place to splash around, hop on a float and enjoy the water. You’ll be sure to find a few basketball hoops located around Chincook Cove for you to practice your hook shots, free throws and rebounds. You can even take part in a friendly round of water basketball!
Water Park Attractions
Even if you aren’t crazy about swimming, you’re sure to have a blast at our indoor water park. Our Cool Cabana Rentals provide a cozy spot for guests to rest, retreat and re-hydrate. Each comes complete with refreshing beverages, towels, seating and “smart” amenities to enjoy.
Don’t worry about working up an appetite after spending a day splashing around the indoor water park. You can refuel at any one of our onsite dining options. We’ve got all the classics, including pizza, burgers and ice cream! Parents can even enjoy a cup of coffee or adult beverage around the park.
While our indoor water park remains our standout feature, we do offer a handful of other attractions. Guests can challenge themselves on our ropes course from the safety of a climbing harness or win prizes over at our Northern Lights Arcade. We also offer MagiQuest, a live-action role-playing game. To play, kids must choose their very own magic wand which they can take home with them after completing the game!
You can find members of the Great Wolf Lodge team located around the park, ready to accommodate your every need. We also have individuals assigned to read stories, paint faces, teach art classes and yoga for kids!
Passes, Packages, and Special Offers
You can book your stay at our official site or call 1-800-905-9653. Day passes are also available and include full access to our indoor water park, free life jackets for every member of the family and free passes for kids aged 2 years and younger.
Our birthday party packages include 1.5 hours in a decorated birthday space, a sheet cake, pizza and soda, water park passes and more! You can find out more information on our birthday party packages here.
Our Wisconsin location also offers a host of seasonal specialties, from themed parties to holiday meals. Make sure to check out our special offers for more ways to save on your stay!
More Things to do in Madison
Not only is Madison the state capital, it’s also home to the University of Wisconsin as well as 6,000 acres of recreational land across 270 of parks, 200 miles of trails, 16 acres of botanical gardens and 5 glistening lakes!
Of course, the city also offers tons of indoor activities to enjoy, starting with its impressive collection of museums. Madison contains the Wisconsin Historical Museum, the Chazen Museum of Art, the Madison Masonic Center and more!
The Madison Children’s Museum provides an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to hands-on learning and interactive displays. There’s also the National Mustard Museum where visitors can taste nearly 6,000 varieties of mustard, acquired from all 50 states and 70 different countries!
The city’s downtown offers even more to explore, with restaurants, theaters, shopping centers and more. For more information on things to do in Madison, head over to the city’s official tourism page.
