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It’s not everyday you discover a pretty cool water park that is ALSO an RV park! Now how perfect is that for a Texas summer? Well Splashway is just such a place. Splashway is not your regular water park either, this place is dedicated to family. Located in Sheridan TX, which is on 90 just south of Schulenburg (so you can get there easily via I-10), this is the perfect place to bring the kids or grandkids. The campground features everything from cabins to primitive camping for you tent folks, as well as pull-ins and pull-throughs, 30 amp or 50 amp.
Having had most of my water park experience at the old Water World in Houston, the first thing that struck me when I walked in to Splashway was that this place is not covered in groups of obnoxious, noisy teenagers. What I saw was families enjoying the water slides, splash pads, lazy river, and wave pool. It was a refreshing experience, pun intended. If you have kids who are less than confident in the water, they even offer swimming lessons.
Aside from the water activities, there are snack bars for taking the edge off your hunger…and you’re even allowed to bring in your own cooler in case you want your own snacks and drinks. Scattered throughout the park are tables and chairs covered by awnings so you parents and grandparents can have a nice shady spot to sit and watch your kids if you’re done playing in the water. Not only that, but when the whole family is done with the water, they have an entire zip line course throughout the complex so the adventure can continue even after you get all pruney.
I’ve been to most of the big name water parks in Texas, but I’ve never seen a place like this. So if you get hot and want to entertain the kiddos this summer, plunk ’em down in the RV and head to Sheridan, TX!