My family and I visited Pirates Bay Water Park for the first time last night for the Special Pirate…read moreCelebration event. Firstly, any business that supports specials needs is already great in my book. I read reviews of the long lines, so I gave myself an extra 30 minutes to get there. It was not needed at all. Yes, the line was long, but I purchased tickets online so I didn't have to wait in line for that, and as soon as the clock struck 8pm, the line moved very quickly. We didn't wait for longer than a few minutes. My kiddos thought the wait would be long (and so did I) so they went off to the playground to kill time. Little did I know as soon as they made it, doors were opening so I had to get out of line to go get them then get at the end of the line. Even with that, I'd say it was less than two minutes of waiting. Once inside, I noticed the park was very clean. There was plenty of seating as well as tubes available. The kids opted to spend almost all of their time in the lazy river. Warning: it moves a little fast. I had trouble keeping up lol. There are regular lifeguards that are on the deck observing the kiddos, and there are guards that are actually inside the water interacting with the kids. My two boys were paired with such a sweet angel that gave them the BEST experience. Towards the end of the night, another guard joined them. The boys were on their backs racing and showing off their "tricks." The girls even took them on two of the rides (which I wouldn't have taken them as I am terrified of even the slightest thrill rides). I wish I would have gotten the girls' names as they really took care of my boys. I didn't order any food as the event was only two hours long, and we ate dinner before we left, but food was available for sale, and you also have the option of bringing your own. I brought water for everyone, but we were in the water the whole time so we didn't get to it. Next time, I'll leave it in the car so I don't have to tote anything around.

Horrible, no food allowed inside but only one person cooking for over 100 kids. Nightmare place for…read morea school trip, DO NOT GO THERE!

My daughter had a great time today. Definitely what we needed and a change up from the beach!read more

From the owner: The Bolivar Peninsula’s largest water slides with an all new splash pad added this year along with…read moreour lazy river and island for tanning and observation make this so much fun for the family. We do have a food concession on site but you are allowed to carry beer into the park, just no glass containers.

Absolutely love this place. Plenty of room, clean, family oriented, and great staff. My kids are…read moremaking great mementoes of this place.

I've had 2 birthday parties here and highly recommend it. The staff was helpful and pretty…read morefriendly. Even the pizza was delicious! All of my guests were surprised that it was from the snack bar. They are a picky bunch. The only minor issue was getting someone on the phone for the cabana rental. But I am definitely booking my summer parties there again. It's relaxing and not crowded like the water parks.

Cute little water park for the younger kids. A great option for families who don't live in a…read morecommunity with a community pool. The price is great for $5 pp during the week and $7 pp on the weekends. I took my 7 month old daughter and 8 mo th old nephew here last weekend and we all enjoyed. Although there wasn't much they could do independently, we loved that it wasn't busy and the kids could enjoy some pool time. We tried rinsing the kids off before leaving but were grossed out by the bathroom. The curtains had mold and as a mother with a little one who has sensitive skin and allergies, that was a no for me. However, it's kind of expected at water parks so that'd why I still gave this place 4 stars.

Gets full fast get there early otherwise it can be a long wait. Awesome small water park great for…read moretoddlers and older kids.

This place is HEAVEN SENT!! A double old school waterslide that is better than any waterslide or…read morewaterpark ANYWHERE!! The lines are almost non-existent, regardless of how busy it is. Not very places that will let you go down however you want. SO MUCH FUN!! We liked it just as much as the boys did. Worth $20/day for the kids to go. We had a cooler in our truck in the parking lot and went back for drinks. Food Truck on site and that was really good too!!! My boys loved the corny dogs and we liked our burger. Got snow cones on our way out. This was our boys (12, 10, 10) highlight of our 2 wk Galveston vacation. They loved it so much that we made the trek on the ferry a few times.

A few years ago when I took my grandsons on vacation we stayed on the Bolivar peninsula because I…read moreknew the boys would enjoy riding the ferry and I figured that would give us more chances to do it.We went to the big store in Crystal Beach and I happened to notice the fun spot. We decided to give it a try. Initially I paid for an hour for each boy, But it didn't take long before I was going back and paying for the whole day! Every year since then the boys say that's the one place they really want to go. Management and staff are wonderful, friendly, helpful people. It's a win-win because the kids get to spend all day going down the waterslide and grandma gets to sit in the shade and read a book! LOL

A water park in YOUR OWN BACKYARD…read more This is a BRILLIANT IDEA!!!! We've been here before, but now I sit to pin a review. Manned by life guards, this cooling spot is IDEAL for the kiddies. Colorful water slides, water up to 4ft deep... this is a delight for the little ones. Families on have to have paid their HOA dues to be privy to the cool & relaxing waters. You're free to bring a lite snacks & other refreshments. Open during the week while school is out & on the weekends when school is in session... this is a wonderfully, great way to spend a weekend.

My wife and I are older, so we don't use the waterpark much. However we LOVE going to the special…read moreevents! We went to both the Pumpkins After Dark and the Christmas events. Big Rivers is great about offering reasonable pricing for families and they sponsor many nights where they spotlight groups, offering deep discounts. Parking was free. Finding a good parking spot was easy. If you got a special event, bring your walking shoes because there is a lot to see and do. Lots of activities including a petting zoo, carnival rides, axe throwing, inflatables, and more. We like that they have none of the carnival midway games that take your money for a modest prize. They offer lots of food options ranging from carnival fare like funnel cakes to regular food. Prices are what you would expect. The staff is pretty friendly, lots of young people but enough of the older folks to keep things running smoothly. Overall, it's a relatively inexpensive way to celebrate the holidays, giving you lots to do, see, and enjoy without breaking the bank.

Pretty cool, fun spot for all to enjoy. We went on the Waterpark day where tickets were $25 and the…read moreplace was packed! Luckily people were finishing up and leaving by the time we were getting settled in. Good to know: You can bring an unopened/sealed water bottle or an empty reusable bottle and get it filled with ice and water inside. Free parking is available at the second entrance and the walk isn't bad at all. There are locker rentals in the bathrooms but also at 2 other locations near the pool chairs. There's only 1 family restroom, that I saw, and the stalls aren't large enough for changing clothes privately and comfortably. So come dressed and leave with an extra dry towel or swim cover lol. After going through the check in we put our things on the pool chair and got in the lazy river. After tubing around we got in line for the water slide. Then we finished up at the wave pool. All were fun and not overwhelming. There were enough pool floats to go around. And the staff were keeping the place clean. Afterwards we grabbed a personal pizza & soda from their stand which weren't too costly. They also have a BBQ restaurant available too. The only unfortunate parts was trying to eat with the yellow jacket bees around. There were so many getting on the food and drinks. And the bathroom not having private changing areas. There were amusement rides available too but we didn't have time for it. Upon leaving, the guy that's often seen on their social media posts (I don't know his position) was waving and saying goodbye to everyone. I thought that was a really nice southern hospitality gesture.

My family and I visited Lagoonfest while on vacation, and as out-of-towners, we had high…read moreexpectations based on the photos online. While the lagoon itself is nice, it didn't quite live up to what we had envisioned. It felt more like a very upscale neighborhood pool with some fun features -- which would've been fine had we gone in with that mindset. The atmosphere was more of a party vibe -- loud, crowded, and high-energy -- which wasn't what we were personally looking for. I had hoped for a more relaxing experience, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Considering the price, I didn't feel it was worth the cost. The cabana rentals were surprisingly expensive -- even more than what we've paid at actual beaches, like in Cozumel. The highway visible in the background also took away from the overall ambiance. In the end, it just wasn't the right fit for our family. For the price, I'd prefer a beach day or a quieter pool where we can truly unwind.

The reviews are kind of low, so I felt I would review it to add a different perspective…read more A water park located in a suburban neighborhood, next to a Buc-ees? Interesting! The crowd was mostly families, but you could go as an adult group or even solo. Glad they have a pretty large parking lot, so no stress on that. Came here for the first time on a bright Saturday AM at about 9:50a. Place opens at 10a. Come earlier than that, because others do too, and the line moved a little slow. They have a bag check you have to pass through first. Then you get back in line and go to the window, show your ticket, and/or buy your ticket. Then get your wristband. And then walk in. So you can only bring in what they allow, boooo, check their website for what they allow and dont allow before going. But I will say, the bag check was kind of light, IYKYK. Agree that the best move is to come early to snag a lounge chair with an umbrella. Umbrellas seem to be few and far between, but if you get there early, you should be able to get one. It doesn't seem worth it to rent the expensive cabanas, even with a group. We saw some groups doing it, not sure if they actually had paid the $300 fee, or were just squatting there until they got caught. I liked that they had a bar with some beer/cocktail options, so they place is adult friendly and kid friendly, lol. They have a food menu too, since you can't bring in food. I didn't order anything, but my friend really enjoyed her burger. They also had a few food trucks as well. That day, they were actually having a Pirates and Mermaids themed day. There was a Pirate folk band playing on their mini stage for a few hours. After that, they had a good playlist jamming on the loud speaker. The actual pool of the lagoon is divided in half. One half is for people to swim. The other half is for the water equipment rentals like the kaiyaks etc. We got to enjoy some stand-up paddleboading. That was fun. The water equipment rental is for 30 min at a time. Besides the wild rowdy kids surrounding us, we had a fun experience.

My kids could spend all day in the lazy river! We had a blast touching all the mermaids and fish on…read morethe walls of the lazy river. It was a lame that they force everyone to wear life jackets now. My kids had their own but for me and many others it was not fun. I heard a ton of people complaining. A couple of the rides we wanted to ride most were out of order so that was a bummer. And some of the workers were nice but more were kinda pushy and mean.

Do NOT take your children here. Their is no urgency on the staffs part with concerns of child…read moresafety. There was a child prediotory concern brought up by another guest and they had no urgency in removing the man enacting the weird behavior (I mean it was WEIRD) As a parent this is deeply concerning. I would not take your kids here it's not worth the risk. This incident did occur at a different location but I don't see it being any better at this location based on the lack of urgency from the staff themselves. Sharing for other parents to be aware. Very sad and disappointing.

I went to this location for a baby shower, first I would like to say it's a beautiful house and…read moreproperty. Parking was a nightmare, it has a one way in, one way out with not that much room for parking. Leaving you to block people in & get blocked in. The venue is basically this huge 6 bedroom house, fully equipped with a kitchen, bar room & gorgeous main event room full of windows that overlook the property. They had us come in a side door, they would give more of a wow factor if they actually used their main entrance for events. Very unique venue & could have way more potential with better parking, different flooring option (not the white painted tile), better kitchen layout (what happened to the gorgeous original kitchen?) & using the main entrance for events. Employees were nice, facility was clean as well as the grounds.

Beautiful venue, has everything we wanted for our intimate wedding! I would love to come back and…read morehost another event. Destini is new management and she was absolutely the sweetest and very professional she helped me set up proper documents and communicated well with us throughout the planning of our wedding.