River Springs Water Park — Attraction in Owatonna

Our family really enjoys this place and looks forward to visiting. So far this summer, we have been here twice. Once at the beginning of the season which was amazing.

My review mainly discusses the lazy river. My favorite thing because I can sneak in a no impact workout while in the water.

The first time, there were TONS OF TUBES AND MORE PEOPLE THERE. There were so many tubes that they were constantly put to the side and there was a steady stream of tubers going down the tube slide.

About a month later and there is less than half of the tubes there. I heard life savers blaming it on customers who were using double tubes and they were only one person ... I saw TONS of customers waiting and frustrated because there were no tubes. I heard people talking about leaving because their kids wanted to go down the slides but could not because of tubes available. I saw people saving tubes during the break because they did not want to wait or search.

By my observation, the most used area are the slides and lazy river. That's HUGE. tubes should be priority through the hole season...

I want to come back a few more times, it's an hour drive and I don't want to have to fight for a tube when that's what I drive for.

Please fix this so it can be fun and amazing instead of what I experienced last time. People don't come to hear and feel frustration at a...

0 depth entry pool is a plus for the littles. There's a deep end with a rock wall. Lazy river rocks for the adults that just want to float. There is a Lily pad to cross if you want to try out your upper body strength. One closed body slide and one open tube slide. Sand volleyball court. There's lots of fun water spouts and pouring buckets and a small turtle slide in the "kids" swimming area. New in 2019 a slide structure with lots of falling water for the kiddos! Life gaurds are great! Concessions are a bit pricey, but they offer a variety of things. Pretzels with cheese, nachos with cheese, slushies and soda, some candy and a variety of ice cream treats. Special rates apply after 5 p.m., and Wednesday offers a family discount as well. you can find them on Facebook and like them and get updates for other special offers. Another plus is you can get your hand stamped leave the waterpark go home eat and come back... Or for those from out of town go somewhere...

Always a great time with the kids in the summer. It's usually quiet enough during the week that you can find a chair or two to sit on and possibly even a shady spot. The kids love the rock wall, lily pads, lazy river and water slides. Daily admission is a bit pricey but season passes are extremely reasonable. Concessions stand has a good variety of options just in case they work up an appetite! We'll be returning again next...