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When are water parks opening in North Texas? Mark your calendars with these opening dates

A group rides a tube on the Tornado ride Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington.
A group rides a tube on the Tornado ride Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington. yyossifor@star-telegram.com

Summer is around the corner and area water parks are already preparing for the 2023 season.

Several outdoor water parks are set to open in May with full hours starting in June.

Here are some North Texas water parks set to open next month.

A view from the top of a ride at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington.
A view from the top of a ride at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington. Yffy Yossifor yyossifor@star-telegram.com

Hurricane Harbor

  • Location: 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington
  • Opening: May 20 and 21
  • Open daily starting: May 27

Hurricane Harbor will open May 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The park, owned and operated by Six Flags Theme Parks, will be open daily starting May 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The park will extend its weekday hours to close at 7 p.m. in mid June.

Splash Dayz

  • Location: 405 N. Las Vegas Trail, White Settlement
  • Opening: May 20
  • Open daily starting: May 27

Splash Dayz will be open May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. then open for the season May 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Although Splash Dayz will be closed Mondays, the park will be open for Memorial Day on May 29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

NRH2O, a 17-acre family water park owned by the City of North Richland Hills, is hiring 400 seasonal employees across all departments for its 29th season.
NRH2O, a 17-acre family water park owned by the City of North Richland Hills, is hiring 400 seasonal employees across all departments for its 29th season.

NRH2O Family Water Park

  • Location: 9001 26 Blvd., North Richland Hills
  • Opening: May 13, 14, 20 and 21
  • Open daily starting: May 27

NRH2O Family Water Park will be open for weekends only starting May 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. before opening for the season May 27.

Starting in June, the park will have extended hours Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The park’s hours from Monday through Thursday will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hawaiian Falls

  • Location: 490 Heritage Parkway S., Mansfield and 290 W Byron Nelson Blvd., Roanoke
  • Opening: 13, 14, 20 and 21
  • Open daily starting: May 26

Hawaiian Falls water parks in Mansfield and Roanoke will open to the general public on weekends starting May 13 before opening for the season on Memorial Day weekend.

The parks will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on May 6 and 7 for season pass holders only.

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Megan Cardona
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Megan Cardona was a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. Reach our news team at tips@star-telegram.com.
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