Things to do

Waterville USA

Waterville USA is a water park and amusement park on Highway 59 in Gulf Shores, about a mile from the beach at Gulf Place. A water park day cost $38.95 in 2026, plus tax, and parking is free. The amusement park next door has no admission: go-karts, mini golf, the FlowRider and an escape house are paid one by one. The water park opens from 10 am to 6 pm on its operating days, and the amusement park runs from March to September.

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Plan your visit
Checked November 5, 2026$38.95 a day (2026)Free parking
The short answer

Waterville USA in brief

Saturdays are the busiest day, Mondays the quietest. Leave the cooler at home: you can't bring your own food or drinks.

Sources: Waterville USA, plan your visit, FAQ.

Waterville or Tropic Falls compared

Where
906 Gulf Shores Parkway (Highway 59), Gulf Shores
What it is
A water park and an amusement park on 20 acres, open since 1986
Water park ticket
$38.95 in 2026, plus 10% tax; $1 more on Saturdays
Amusement park
No admission; pay per ride, March to September
Right now
Closed every day in November 2026
Parking
Free
Phone
251-948-2106
Tickets

Day ticket or season pass

A day ticket covers every water attraction from 10 am to 6 pm, body boarding on the FlowRider included. Go-karts, the escape house, Topgolf, bowling and the arcade cost extra. Anyone going in pays, even to watch.

Source: Waterville USA: tickets.

Water park, adult
$38.95
Under 42 inches
$29.95; kids are measured at the ticket window
Seniors 60+
$28.95, with proof of age
Military
$30.95; the ID covers you, your spouse and your children
2 and under
Free
On top
10% sales tax; $1 more on Saturdays

Season pass 2027

At $100, the pass costs less than three adult day tickets with tax. It includes the water park all season, the amusement park rides from noon to 6 pm on water park days, 50% off those rides on other days, and one free day ticket for a friend. Tax is included in the pass price.

The family pass covers spouses, children and grandchildren, not friends. Passes have a photo ID and can't be passed on. The arcade, Topgolf, bowling and the escape house aren't included.

  • Buy by December 31, 2026

    One person$100Family of 4$400

  • Buy by February 14, 2027

    One person$130Family of 4$450

  • Regular price

    One person$150Family of 4$495
Kids by height

Slides and pools by height

At 38 inches, kids can ride Rainbow Falls. Most big slides start at 42 inches. Under 42 inches, WaWa World is theirs alone.

  • Rainbow Falls

    Height38" minimumWhat it isThree twisting body slides into shallow water, a first step before the big slides

  • Dune Racer

    Height42" minimumWhat it isSix-lane mat racer down 55-foot slides

  • Gold Rush

    Height42" minimumWhat it isTube ride for one to three people with a 20-foot drop into the lagoon

  • Great White

    Height42" minimumWhat it isTube ride for one to three through a shark's mouth, a tunnel and a waterfall

  • Jet Stream

    Height42" minimumWhat it isEnclosed body slide, more than 350 feet long

  • Screamin' Demon

    Height42" minimumWhat it isBody slide with a drop of almost 60 feet

  • Triple Dog Dare

    Height42" minimumWhat it isTurbo body slide over humps

  • FlowRider

    Height42" to body board, 48" to stand upWhat it isSurf simulator; body boarding is included in the water park ticket

  • North Shore wave pool

    HeightNo limitWhat it is25,000 sq ft with three-foot waves every 15 minutes; life jackets for weaker swimmers

  • Crystal Waters River

    HeightNo limitWhat it isA third of a mile of lazy river past a big waterfall

  • Shrimp Boat Village

    HeightNo limitWhat it isThree-story water playground with net crawls, water cannons and a big dumping bucket

  • WaWa World

    HeightUnder 42" only, with parentsWhat it isKids' pool with a pirate ship and frog, pelican and duck slides

Source: Waterville USA: water park attractions.

Amusement park

Go-karts, mini golf and indoor games

The amusement park is open March to September and costs nothing to enter. Prices are 2026 prices, plus 10% tax. Stand-up surfing on the FlowRider needs a waiver: riders 18 and up sign their own; younger riders need a parent there.

  • Waterville 500 go-karts

    Price$8 single, $11 doubleRulesDrivers at least 4'10", passengers 42"; 5-minute race

  • Mini golf

    Price$6 for 18 holes, $9 for 36Rules36 holes in all

  • Launch Pad trampoline

    Price$7Rules30 to 200 lb

  • Fun Depot kiddie rides

    Price$5 a rideRulesUnder 42": carousel and mini train

  • FlowRider

    Price$16 an hourRulesOn water park days from 6 pm

  • Splash-N-Strike bowling

    Price$15 for 30 minutesRulesArcade bowling

  • Topgolf Swing Suites

    Price$40 an hour, up to 8 peopleRulesGolf and sports games on two simulators, with food and drinks

  • Escape House

    Price$25 a person, $150 for a private roomRulesTwo 60-minute rooms: The Great Mysto and The Hurricane

Sources: tickets, amusement park attractions.

Food and rules

Food, rules and what happens when it rains

Since you can't bring food, plan on the park's cafes for lunch.

Sources: food and concessions, FAQ, park policies.

Surf Side Grill
Beside the wave pool: burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, grilled chicken, fries, nachos, ICEEs, ice cream and funnel cake
Gold Rush Cafe
Between the Dune Racer and the Gold Rush and Great White towers, with pizza too
Sunset Cafe
Flatbread and pizza, boneless wings, pretzel bites, milkshakes and churros
Lagoon Bar
21 and up, on the deck by the amusement park, with frozen drinks and TVs
Souvenir mug
A 32 oz mug with refills at the cafes
Outside food and drinks
Not allowed, not even water. Baby food and bottles are fine, but no glass; bags are searched
Re-entry
Same day, as long as you keep your wristband on
Kids
Under 10 always with an adult; swim diapers for 2 and under
Free
Parking, tubes and Coast Guard approved life jackets
Not allowed
Pets, glass, spray sunscreen, your own tubes, rafts, boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas or wagons; casts on the slides
Swimwear
No metal, T-shirts, cut-offs or jeans on the slides; glasses need a strap
Shade
Funbrellas around the water park; the gift shop, the locker room and the arcade are air-conditioned
Lockers and changing
Lockers to rent inside the main entrance; changing rooms and a shower in the restroom by the entrance
Rain
Rides close until the storm passes, with no refunds. You get a rain check only if every attraction stays closed for at least two hours in a row
Getting there

Driving and walking from the beach

From Gulf Place, it's close enough to walk.

The Track, 2 miles up the Parkway

Getting around Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

From Gulf Place, Gulf Shores
About 0.9 miles by car; about 24 minutes on foot
From Gulf State Park (The Lodge)
About 2.3 miles, 6 minutes
From The Wharf, Orange Beach
About 5.8 miles, 11 minutes
From Cotton Bayou, Orange Beach
About 7.4 miles, 15 minutes
To The Track
About 2.2 miles, 5 minutes
Finding it
On Highway 59 at the fifth light after the Intracoastal bridge; from Orange Beach, west on Highway 182, right on 59, third light
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What people ask

Quick answers

Where is Waterville USA in Gulf Shores?

At 906 Gulf Shores Parkway, which is Highway 59, about 0.9 miles from Gulf Place by car. From Orange Beach, take Highway 182 west and turn right on 59; it's at the third light.

When is Waterville USA open?

The water park opens from 10 am to 6 pm on its operating days, which change from day to day, and the amusement park runs from March to September.