Top most anticipated new indoor waterparks for 2025 and beyond!
April 02, 2025
Image: Therme Manchester (placenorthwest.co.uk)
Last year I posted a well read article about the 10 most anticipated new indoor waterparks coming in 2024. Due to multiple reasons not all parks opened as scheduled in 2024.
Now it’s 2025 and there are so much more new indoor waterparks on the horizon, so it is time for another look into the future of 2025…..and beyond!
The list turned out to be twice as long as last year and features projects with opening dates ranging from 2025 till 2030.
Some notable things: North America is on fire: 9 completely new indoor waterparks are in the works, although not everything is official yet. It will be interesting to see if and how the trade tariffs imposed by President Trump will affect those projects.
Therme Group is expanding it’s horizon big time. The German Therme Group, owner/operator of hybrid wellness-waterparks like Therme Bucharest and Therme Erding, has announced over 6 new parks globally. Their mission is to make wellness accessible to a broader audience.
Looking at water ride suppliers, as far as we know now: WhiteWater West is the preferred supplier for 6 parks, followed by ProSlide (2x). For 12 parks the supplier is unknown to date.
Many parks (6) are part of a hotel or resort development. Three parks are a so called ‘second gate’ and part of a larger development including a theme park or mall. Five parks are municipal projects and these often have sports, training and learning facilities attached to it.
North America
Mystery Cove Water Park (Bloomington, Minnesota – USA)
As of March 2025, plans for the Mystery Cove Waterpark at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, are progressing. The project, which had been delayed due to the global pandemic and rising construction costs, has been re-imagined with a smaller footprint and enhanced features.
The updated design envisions a 13.000 m2 facility featuring a wave pool, lazy river, splash pad, approximately 30 slides and rides, and a fully retractable roof to provide an outdoor feel during warmer months and reduce energy costs
Scheduled to open: 2027
Kalahari Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin, USA)
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is enhancing its Wisconsin Dells location with a significant expansion of its indoor waterpark. This 85 million dollar project involves adding a 7.000-square-foot area featuring a retractable glass roof.
The addition will include three new slides from Whitewater West: Wild Wildebeest: A six-person raft slide, Green Python: another six-person raft slide. and the Cheetah Mat Racers: A four-lane racing slide.
Scheduled to open: 2026
Kalahari Spotsylvania (Virginia, USA)
This brand resort will feature an indoor waterpark spanning over 16.000 m2, the indoor waterpark will be Virginia’s largest, featuring a variety of water slides, wave pools, and play areas suitable for all ages. The resort will also include an expansive outdoor waterpark, providing additional aquatic attractions and relaxation spaces.
The resort will feature approximately 900 guest rooms and suites, each decorated with African-inspired themes, aiming to provide a luxurious and immersive lodging experience.
Scheduled to open: 2026
Bavarian Blast Indoor Waterpark (Michigan, USA)
After being under construction for almost 2 years to complete an $80 million dollar expansion, the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth has completed the expansion of their waterpark and Family Fun Center with amazing new features. The new indoor waterpark is one of a kind, with slides and thrills for all ages. Enclosed by glass walls and a glass ceiling it will feel like summer no matter when you choose to visit! Some of the exciting new additions include: swim up bar (the first in Michigan), an indoor/ outdoor family spa, a not so lazy river, 16 new water slides from manufacturer WhitewaterWest, a wave pool and a toddler area with a tipping bucket.
Scheduled to open: 2025
Bellevue Bay Waterpark (Nebraska, USA)
Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark is an ambitious project underway in Bellevue, Nebraska, poised to become a premier year-round aquatic destination. The facility will span 100,000 square feet (9.200 m2) and feature a retractable roof (by Open Aire), allowing for an open-air experience during favorable weather. The design is by the Holland-Basham Architecture firm.
Scheduled to open: 2027
Therme Washington DC (USA)
Therme Group has selected a site in Washington, DC for its first wellness and water park. It has released plans for a 15-acre wellness resort at Poplar Point along the Anacostia River. The facility will offer thermal baths, numerous saunas, pools, waterslides, and a variety of dining options. This development aims to integrate urban wellbeing into the city’s landscape.
Scheduled to open: unknown
Therme Dallas (Texas, USA)
Therme will spend an estimated $500 million in construction costs and an estimated $300 million in other soft costs like design fees, interest and other related purchases. Therme Dallas would offer visitors thermal baths, 20 different kinds of saunas, wet rooms, mineral pools, water slides, and immersive work from local and international artists, as well as multiple restaurants. The development includes a 450,000-square-foot (42.000 m2), indoor climate-controlled facility and roughly 5 acres (20.000 m2) of outdoor pools and other attractions.
Scheduled to open: 2030
Mōrea Water Park (Quebec, Canada)
A lot is going to happen in North America and Canada cannot stay behind. The Mōrea Water Park (formerly know as Moana Water Park) is scheduled to break ground in 2026. It will be located at Cité Mirabel and will be 37.000 m² (400,000-sqft) in total. Its construction cost is estimated between 175 and 200 million dollars. Rumour has it, that ProSlide will be the slide supplier and that the ride line up will include a RocketBLAST water coaster, a TornadoWAVE raft slide, a bowl slide, a lazy river and several kids attractions.
Scheduled to open: 2028
Sportplex Indoor Aquatic Facility Regina (Saskatchewan, Canada)
The proposed new indoor aquatic facility for the City of Regina is moving forward. The funding applications for both the Indoor Aquatic Facility and the geothermal heating facility were approved and announced on March 7, 2024. The next step is to continue working with the design team on design activities. The facility will be heated by geothermal energy.
Scheduled to open: 2027
Therme Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
This project aims to transform Toronto’s waterfront with a wellbeing destination featuring indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, botanical gardens, and relaxation areas. It is part of the revitalization of Ontario Place.
Scheduled to open: 2030
Middle-East
Therme Dubai (Zabeel Park Dubai, UEA)
In 2028, Dubai will gain an unprecedented attraction: Therme Dubai, a wellness resort that will tower 100 metres above Zabeel Park. Priced at a stunning 500 million Euro, this futuristic complex will span 500.000 square meters and will be a paradise for relaxation and recreation. Expected to welcome 1.7 million visitors annually, they will be able to enjoy a wellness experience unlike anywhere else in the world.
The resort will include: The world’s largest indoor botanical garden – a green jungle full of exotic plants and soothing nature. Thermal baths, saunas and mineral baths – for the ultimate wellness experience. A Michelin star restaurant – serving culinary delights with spectacular views. Three gigantic 18-metre high waterfalls – a visual spectacle that gives the resort a magical appearance. More than 4.500 square meters of swimming pools and 15 water slides – for a perfect balance between relaxation and adventure.
What makes Therme Dubai extra special is its focus on sustainability. This resort sets a new standard for eco-friendly luxury, including: 90% water recycling – minimizing waste.
80% of energy needs covered by renewable sources – making the resort largely self-sufficient and innovative cooling and ventilation technologies – for a pleasant climate without unnecessary burden on the environment.
Scheduled to open: 2028
Aquatar Waterpark and Aquarium (Qatar)
Aquatar is a proposed water park and aquarium complex envisioned by Legacy Entertainment for Doha, Qatar. This innovative project aims to seamlessly integrate aquatic attractions with marine life exhibits, offering visitors a unique and immersive experience. The design of Aquatar is characterized by its organic and fluid architectural forms, inspired by the movement of ocean surfaces. The exterior features shimmering reflective metal cladding, while the interior provides a canvas for projection mapping, enhancing the immersive environment.
Scheduled to open: unknown
Oceania
Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre (New Zealand)
This development will be the largest aquatic and indoor recreation and leisure venue of its kind in New Zealand. It will feature a 10-lane, 50-metre competition pool with an operable 1.5-metre-wide boom, a 20 x 25.4-metre diving pool, an aquatic leisure facility, five water slides, a learn to swim pool and a wellnes area including a warm water pool, a spa/sauna and a steam room.
Scheduled to open: 2025
Europe
Aquapark Dalmatia (Croatia)
Aquapark Dalmatia is Croatia’s first-ever (indoor) water park. The total area of the Aquapark is 36.000 m2 (9.000 m2 is a closed and heated part that works all year round) plus the associated parking lots for over 3.000 cars. The total capacity of the Aquapark is 4.000 guests per day.
Scheduled to open: 2025
Therme Manchester (UK)
Planned for TraffordCity, this £250 million resort will feature over 25 pools, 35 water slides, and 30 saunas and steam rooms. It aims to provide an ‘urban oasis’ with the UK’s first indoor all-season beach.
Scheduled to open: 2027
Therme Frankfurt (Germany)
A lot is still unclear about this mega project. Delivered in partnership with Thermen Gruppe Josef Wund, the project in Bad Vilbel near Frankfurt will be Germany’s largest wellbeing resort. Located by the Nidda river, the wellbeing resort will be home to water-based activities and wellbeing treatments, as well as art, nature and technology.
The experience includes activities for children, adults and seniors. The resort’s family area will boast more than 30 waterslides, while relaxation areas will include thermal and mineral pools.
Scheduled to open: 2027
Oceana Waterpark Liseberg (Goteborg – Sweden)
This one was also on the 2024 list, but a devastating fire destroyed a large part of the nearly finished building. The starting point is that Oceana will be built in much the same way as originally intended including the first six-person raft rides in Europe, and the highest mega-drop Master Blaster in the World. Both will be supplied by Whitewater West from Canada.
Scheduled to open: 2026
Netherlands & Belgium
Pairi Daiza (City of Brugelette, Belgium)
No updates on this waterpark have been officially announced, however slide parts from renowned Canadian manufacturer ProSlide have started to arrive on site.
The Tropical Greenhouse named ‘Sanctuary’ is scheduled to open in 2025, It features a vast tropical greenhouse spanning approximately 40.000 square meters. This space will recreate the Amazonian climate, housing diverse flora and fauna native to that region. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to stay overnight in accommodations offering views of the animals and underwater scenes. Complementing the tropical greenhouse, a water park is planned to open in 2026. This facility will be connected to The Sanctuary, allowing guests to swim in an exotic lagoon with a wellness area, providing a seamless blend of aquatic recreation and immersive natural experiences.
Scheduled to open: 2026
Golfbad Oss (City of Oss, Netherlands)
The municipality of Oss is working on the development of a new, modern and sustainable swimming pool, to replace the outdated Golfbad. The complex will include various pools, including a recreational wave pool with the characteristic ‘bear pools’, a target group pool, an instruction pool, a wellness area and a competition pool.
The atmosphere and design will appeal to both athletes and recreational users and families with young children, with themes such as ‘The Pacific Dream’ and a bear themed kids area.
Scheduled to open: 2028
Hoornse Vaart Aquatic Complex (City of Alkmaar, Netherlands)
The Alkmaar city council has given its final approval to the plan for the realization of the new Hoornse Vaart Aquatic Complex. According to the wishes of the city council, the swimming pool will not have 8 but 10 lanes on the 50-meter track. The plan for the new swimming complex also consists of a 50-meter pool with 10 lanes, a 25-meter pool with 6 lanes, a wave pool, a target group pool and a water playground. The plan also includes a jacuzzi, a tube slide and a diving board.
Scheduled to open: 2029
