Deep River Waterpark

Deep River Waterpark is a seasonal summer outdoor water park that operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and winter ice skating rink operated by the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department in Crown Point, Indiana. Deep River Water Park features 14 attractions and is the second largest publicly owned waterpark in the United States.

It is located on U.S. 30 just east of Interstate 65 and just northeast of the Lake County seat Crown Point, and features two lazy rivers and a variety of slides and a wave pool.

History
In 1988 the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department conducted an intensive research during its five year park and open space plan. In 1995 Deep River Water Park Open to the public with a wave pool, two body slides, one tube slide, slow river ride, and children's play zone.

Expansion (1996–2005)
In 1996 the park demanded the storm a 3 dark ride slide 3 years later in 1999 it expanded yet again for the new water slide The Dragon a speed slide that stands taller than any slides at the parkafter the end of 2004 Deep River Water Park did yet another expansion in 2005 the park opened with Action River, Mayor Brydovich Courthouse, Dueling Bowl Slides, more food stands, visitor assembles, New Main Entrance & Ice Skate Rink at the plaza during the winter located at the plaza

New era of slides
In 2017 the Kraken, a six tube mat racer water slide was added and handles up to five people having a height requirement of 46 inches, along with the dragon.

Restaurants, attractions & water slides
As of 2024 Deep River Water Park has 14 attractions.

Winter time
During the winter time Deep River Water Park does have a plaza for an ice skate rink close to the main entrance.

Restaurants
Dippin' Dots located close to Action river.

Surfside cafe.