💦 Indianapolis & Central Indiana • 2026

Indianapolis Indoor Waterpark Guide

Q: How much is Big Splash Adventure admission in 2026?

Published day-pass rates are $29.95 above 46 inches, $24.95 below 46 inches and for seniors 60+, and free for children age 2 and under.

Q: Does Big Splash Adventure sell public day passes?

Yes. A limited number of day passes are available. Advance online purchase is required to guarantee admission.

Q: What are Big Splash Adventure opening hours?

Waterpark hours vary by date. Visitors should consult the official operating-hours calendar.

Q: Are waterpark passes included with a hotel stay?

Eligible Big Splash Adventure waterpark hotel packages include passes for registered guests, subject to package and occupancy terms.

Q: Are lockers available at Big Splash?

Yes. Published locker rates are $12 small, $16 medium and $20 large.

Q: Does Big Splash Adventure provide towels?

Day-pass guests must bring their own towels.

Q: Can visitors bring outside food to Big Splash?

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the waterpark facilities.

Q: Is Monon Community Center open year-round?

Monon Community Center provides year-round indoor aquatic programming. Its large outdoor Waterpark operates seasonally and is closed for the remainder of 2026.

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True Indoor Waterpark Big Splash Adventure • French Lick, IN $29.95

Published admission for guests taller than 46 inches.

Under 46 inches: $24.95
Seniors 60+: $24.95
Ages 2 and under: FREE
40,000 sq ft indoor park
Hotel waterpark packages available

2026 planning update: Indianapolis and nearby Carmel offer year-round indoor aquatic centers. For a destination-style indoor waterpark with big slides and a lazy river, Big Splash Adventure is in French Lick, not Indianapolis. Carmel’s large outdoor Waterpark closed for the 2026 season and will return in 2027.

Search areaIndianapolis, IN

Indoor pool optionMonon Community Center

Indoor resortBig Splash Adventure

Resort locationFrench Lick, IN

Full day ticketFrom $24.95

Ages 2 & underFree at Big Splash

Day passesLimited at resort

HoursCheck exact date

Quick answer: For an Indianapolis-area indoor pool with slides, look at Monon Community Center in Carmel. For a full indoor waterpark vacation, Big Splash Adventure in French Lick has slides, a lazy river, toddler areas and hotel packages. Its published day-pass rates are $29.95 above 46 inches, $24.95 below 46 inches, $24.95 for seniors 60+, and free for ages 2 and under.

Is There an Indoor Waterpark in Indianapolis?

The answer depends on whether you want an indoor swimming pool with slides, an outdoor summer waterpark, or a full resort-style indoor waterpark.

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Indoor Aquatic Center

Monon Community Center in Carmel has indoor lap and activity pools and water slides, with scheduled indoor aquatic hours.

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Full Indoor Waterpark

Big Splash Adventure in French Lick has a large indoor waterpark with multiple slides, a lazy river and an attached hotel.

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Seasonal Outdoor Waterpark

The Waterpark at Monon Community Center has a FlowRider, lazy river and large slides, but it operates seasonally outdoors.

For a wider look at resorts built around year-round aquatic attractions, see our national indoor waterparks, tickets and resort comparison guide.

Indianapolis-Area Waterparks Compared for 2026

Facility	Location	Type	Admission	Important distinction
Monon Community Center	Carmel	Indoor aquatic center	Community center day pass or membership	Indoor pools and slides; not the same as the outdoor Waterpark.
Big Splash Adventure	French Lick	Full indoor waterpark hotel	$24.95–$29.95 published paid day-pass bands	Limited passes; year-round indoor attractions.
The Waterpark at Monon	Carmel	Seasonal outdoor waterpark	$15–$18 published regular day rates	Closed for 2026; returns in 2027.

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Monon Community Center — Carmel

Indoor aquatics Year-round programs

Location: 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, IN 46032.

The indoor facility includes a lap pool, family activity pool and indoor slides. Activity-pool and slide schedules vary around programming, holidays and the outdoor waterpark season.

Published indoor slide schedule: Monday–Friday 5:15–8 PM; Saturday noon–7 PM; Sunday 9 AM–7 PM, subject to programming and seasonal changes.

Official Monon indoor aquatics and schedule

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Big Splash Adventure — French Lick

40,000 sq ft indoor Day passes

Address: 8505 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432.

Phone: 812-936-3866.

A pirate-themed indoor waterpark with four larger slides, a lazy river, activity pool, children’s areas, indoor pool and an outdoor pool that follows seasonal rules. Its retractable roof supports indoor operation in different weather conditions.

Official Big Splash Adventure website

Geography matters: French Lick is a separate southern Indiana destination, not an Indianapolis neighborhood. Check driving time and hotel plans rather than assuming Big Splash Adventure is within the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Indianapolis Indoor Waterpark Tickets & Prices 2026

Big Splash Adventure Day-Pass Prices

Guest category	Published price	Access information
Above 46 inches	$29.95	Standard paid day pass.
Below 46 inches	$24.95	Height-based admission.
Seniors age 60+	$24.95	Senior-rate day pass.
Children age 2 and under	Free	Accompanied young children.

Important: Big Splash Adventure says day passes are limited. Pre-purchasing online is the only way to guarantee admission for the intended date. Day-pass purchases are non-refundable.

Big Splash Adventure Locker Rental

Small locker

$12 published rental.

Medium locker

$16 published rental.

Large locker

$20 published rental.

Towel note: Day-pass visitors must bring their own towels. Life jackets are provided by Big Splash Adventure.

Check official Big Splash day-pass prices and availability.

Monon Community Center and Outdoor Waterpark Rates

The separate Monon outdoor Waterpark’s official 2026 daily prices were:

Age category	2026 outdoor park rate	Season pass
Adults ages 16–64	$18	$153
Youth ages 3–15	$15	$105
Seniors ages 65+	$15	$141
Household	Not a single-day category	$327

Carmel residents received a $3 discount with appropriate identification. These are outdoor Waterpark prices, not a separate ticket price for the indoor aquatic center. Monon Community Center admission and memberships follow their own published rates.

See official Carmel Waterpark admission and season passes.

Indianapolis Indoor Waterpark Hours 2026

Facility	Published schedule	Important qualification
Monon indoor activity pool	Mon–Fri 5–8 PM; Sat noon–7 PM; Sun 9 AM–7 PM	Season and programming exceptions.
Monon indoor slides	Mon–Fri 5:15–8 PM; Sat noon–7 PM; Sun 9 AM–7 PM	Slides may close for programs or seasonal transition.
Monon indoor lap pool	Mon–Thu 5 AM–9 PM; Fri 5 AM–8 PM; weekends 7 AM–7 PM	Lap lanes subject to schedules.
Big Splash Adventure	Varies by date	Use the official operating calendar; Eastern time.
Monon outdoor Waterpark	Closed for the 2026 season	Seasonal operation resumes in 2027.

Big Splash Adventure notes that overnight guests may generally start waterpark access around noon on arrival day, subject to its actual opening schedule, and may continue through closing on checkout day.

Arrival tip: If your main goal is several hours of major slides, check Big Splash Adventure’s date-specific calendar before driving. If you want a short local indoor swim, check Monon’s separate indoor activity-pool and slide schedules.

Official Big Splash Adventure operating hours.

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Big Splash Adventure Ticket Cost Calculator

Estimate basic day-pass and locker costs using published prices. Food, travel, taxes, lodging and other purchases are not automatically added.

Guests above 46 inches

Guests below 46 inches

Seniors 60+

Children 2 & under

Optional locker

Estimated admission + locker total $109.80

Published admission rates, before other extras.

Seniors are calculated once in the senior field, not again by height.

Estimator reminder: Guests age 2 and under are free even if you enter them in the free-child field. For all others, the height-based category or eligible senior category determines the published pass price.

Big Splash Adventure Slides, Pools and Attractions

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Silver Beard’s Revenge

Tube bowl slide

Riders spiral through a large bowl before reaching the splashdown section.

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Jolly Roger Jetty

Thrill slide

Serpentine water slide with seven twisting turns leading into the splash area.

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Pirate’s Plunder

Enclosed body slide

Fast winding body-slide attraction ending in a splash pool.

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Scallywag Scuttle

Body slide

Enclosed slide with multiple turns and a runout finish.

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Lost River

Lazy river

Gentle tube floating with sprays and other water effects.

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Splish Splash Pool

Toddlers

Small-child swimming and interactive features including a shipwreck slide and water-play swings.

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Buccaneer Bay

Family play

Interactive play structure and slides with water features and a tipping bucket.

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Palm Cove

Adults only

Adults-only hot tub where posted water temperatures are about 99–101°F.

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Doubloon Lagoon

Outdoor seasonal area

Outdoor zero-depth pool with fountains and splash features, not a guarantee of year-round outdoor swimming.

Should You Book a Waterpark Hotel or Buy Day Passes?

Big Splash Adventure is connected to a 153-room hotel, with eight room and suite types accommodating groups of different sizes. Its waterpark room packages include passes for eligible registered guests.

Day pass

Useful for a single local or regional visit.
Limited inventory; book online to guarantee entry.
Bring your own towels.
Budget for optional lockers and food.
Check the date-specific operating schedule.

Hotel package

Waterpark passes included with qualifying packages.
Convenient changing and overnight accommodations.
Early arrival-day waterpark access may apply.
Stay through waterpark closing on checkout day.
Compare full room cost, tax and occupancy rules.

Real budget comparison: For four or more paid visitors, compare all day passes plus travel, lockers and meals against an eligible one-night hotel waterpark package. Neither is always cheaper because room rates change by date.

If you’re comparing other indoor resort brands for a future multi-state trip, our Great Wolf Lodge day-pass and hotel-access guide explains full-day versus half-day passes and registered-guest access.

Indoor Waterpark Rules, Life Jackets and Family Safety

🦺 Life jackets

Big Splash Adventure provides life jackets. Under-46-inch guests are required to wear an appropriate life jacket in certain pools and the lazy river according to its published rules.

🧺 Towels

Day-pass guests need to bring their own towels. Do not assume a standard day pass includes hotel towel service.

🥪 Outside food

Big Splash Adventure prohibits outside food and beverages inside the waterpark facilities.

🔐 Lockers

Small, medium and large lockers are available for a separate rental charge. Secure keys, payment cards and electronics.

👶 Toddler areas

Use designated small-child swimming/play areas and follow swim-diaper and active-supervision rules.

🛝 Slide instructions

Wait for lifeguard clearance. Tube slides require appropriate tubes, and body-slide positions are prescribed. Never assume one rule applies to all slides.

Monon Community Center indoor slide requirements

Monon requires riders to be at least 48 inches tall for regular waterslides, excluding a designated toddler slide. Children 5 and under need a parent within arm’s reach in swimming areas, and children 8 and under require parental supervision.

Do not mix rules between parks. Monon’s 48-inch waterslide requirement is not the same as Big Splash Adventure’s 46-inch day-pass pricing boundary. Admission height bands and attraction height restrictions are two different things.

Food, Lockers, Changing Areas and Comfort Planning

Big Splash Adventure has on-site dining and resort amenities. Since day-pass guests cannot bring outside food and beverages inside the waterpark, plan for meals or snacks from approved on-site sources. Check current restaurant availability before your visit.

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Dining

Boatyard Restaurant and Galley Grill are among the resort’s dining options.

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Dry activities

Treasure Chest Arcade and other resort entertainment can add costs beyond waterpark admission.

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Changing strategy

Pack dry clothes and leave time for showering/changing before a return drive to Indianapolis.

Family tip: Choose a base near the toddler pool or lazy river for mixed-age groups. Keep small children with their supervising adult and let taller children use more intense attractions only if they meet each posted requirement.

Simple Indoor Waterpark Day Plan

Before traveling: confirm park location, pass availability, hours, swimmer rules, weather and travel plans.

Arrival: get wristbands, organize towels and lockers, and choose a family meeting point.

First session: visit priority slides with eligible riders before taking a lazy-river or activity-pool break.

Lunch and rest: plan dining within the park rules, then change to a lower-energy attraction.

Final session: repeat favorite slides, retrieve locker items and allow time to change before departure.

What to Pack for an Indianapolis Indoor Waterpark Trip

Essentials

Ticket or hotel confirmation.
Swimsuits and dry clothes.
Towels for Big Splash day-pass guests.
Secure sandals or water shoes, subject to ride rules.
Payment card and identification.
Waterproof phone pouch.
Swim diapers where needed.

Verify beforehand

Date-specific operating hours.
Height and swimming restrictions.
Life jacket size availability.
Refund and rescheduling terms.
Food and drink restrictions.
Locker charges and room access windows.

Indianapolis Indoor Waterpark Maps and Directions

Monon Community Center is in nearby Carmel. Big Splash Adventure is in French Lick, a separate destination in southern Indiana. Verify which facility you intend to visit before starting navigation.

Monon Community Center — Carmel

Address: 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, IN 46032.

Phone: 317-843-3870.

Big Splash Adventure — French Lick

Address: 8505 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432.

Phone: 812-936-3866.

Driving note: for travel-time planning, check current routes from your starting address. Indianapolis traffic, highway construction, weather and destination location all affect real trip time.

Compare Other Waterparks Before Choosing

Central Indiana families have more choices when they separate indoor resort trips from seasonal day-visit waterparks.

Outdoor Indiana Adventure

If you are traveling during the warmer months and prefer a traditional lake-based attraction, our Pine Lake Waterpark tickets, hours and waiver guide covers the Berne, Indiana waterpark and its swimming requirements.

Larger Indoor Resort Comparison

For a broader resort alternative with date-dependent day passes and hotel access, use our Kalahari indoor waterpark day-pass and resort-planning guide. Kalahari is a multi-location brand; select the correct state before booking.

Indianapolis Indoor Waterpark FAQs 2026

Is there an indoor waterpark in Indianapolis?

The Indianapolis area has indoor aquatic facilities such as Monon Community Center in Carmel. For a full indoor waterpark resort with multiple major slides and hotel packages, Big Splash Adventure is in French Lick, not Indianapolis.

How much is Big Splash Adventure admission in 2026?

Published day-pass rates are $29.95 for guests above 46 inches, $24.95 for guests below 46 inches and seniors age 60+, and free for ages 2 and under.

Does Big Splash Adventure sell public day passes?

Yes. A limited number are available. Online advance purchase is the only way the park guarantees admission.

What are Big Splash Adventure opening hours?

Hours vary by date. Use the official operating-hours calendar before traveling.

Are waterpark passes included with a hotel stay?

Eligible Big Splash Adventure waterpark room packages include passes for registered guests. Confirm the exact package and occupancy limit before booking.

Are toddlers free at Big Splash Adventure?

Yes. Children age 2 and under receive free day-pass admission.

Are lockers available at Big Splash?

Yes. Published prices are $12 for a small locker, $16 for a medium locker and $20 for a large locker.

Does Big Splash Adventure provide towels?

Day-pass visitors are required to bring their own towels.

Can visitors bring outside food to Big Splash?

No. The resort says outside food and drinks are not allowed inside its waterpark facilities.

Is Monon Community Center open year-round?

Its indoor aquatic facilities operate with year-round programming and schedules. The large outdoor Waterpark is seasonal and closed for the 2026 season.

How much was Carmel Waterpark admission in 2026?

The seasonal outdoor Waterpark listed $18 for adults ages 16–64 and $15 for youth ages 3–15 and seniors ages 65+. Qualifying Carmel residents received a $3 discount.

Do Monon Community Center indoor slides have a height rule?

Regular water slides require at least 48 inches, with an exception for the designated toddler slide. Posted on-site rules take priority.

Official 2026 Information and Sources

This guide uses official facility and parks-department material. Rates, hours, day-pass inventory, programming and operations can change, especially around school holidays and facility maintenance.

Independent publication: USWaterParkGuide.org is not affiliated with Big Splash Adventure, Monon Community Center or Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. Tickets, prices, room packages, admission policies, schedules, attraction closures and safety restrictions can change. Confirm with official operators before purchasing or traveling.