Typhoon Texas Waterpark
The Houston area's big commercial water park, out in Katy, a giant wave pool, around 33 slides, a lazy river, and live summer concerts. Outdoor and summer-only.
Typhoon Texas is the Houston area's big commercial outdoor water park, out in Katy on the west side of town. It's a genuine all-day outing, dozens of slides, a giant wave pool, a lazy river, and a separate shallow zone for little kids, and in summer it adds live weekend concerts, so it works for a wide range of ages on a single trip.
Where it is
Typhoon Texas Houston is at 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494, near the Grand Parkway about 30 miles west of downtown Houston. Park phone: (832) 426-7071.
What's there
The park packs in roughly 33 water slides, from family raft rides to steep drop and tube slides, alongside the headline attractions:
- Wave pool: a large beach-entry pool with rolling waves; the social heart of the park.
- Lazy river: a gentle float for all ages; grab a tube and relax.
- Little-kids area: a dedicated shallow splash-and-play zone with pint-sized slides for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Thrill slides: multi-story body and tube slides, for bigger kids and adults.
- Live summer concerts: the park hosts live music on select summer dates.
Many of the bigger slides have a minimum height (commonly around 42–48 inches), so it helps to know who can ride what before you go.
When to go
This is a seasonal, summer-only park, it opens for the summer and closes once the season ends, so it's a warm-weather outing rather than a year-round one. Hours typically run longer on weekends than midweek and shift through the season. Check the official operating calendar at typhoontexas.com for the days and hours during your visit.
Tickets and saving money
Typhoon Texas is a paid park. The cheapest way in is to buy tickets online in advance rather than at the gate, and frequent visitors usually come out ahead with a season pass. Prices change each season, so confirm the current rates on the official site before you buy.
Tips for families
- Go on a weekday if you can, weekends and the first hot days of summer are the busiest.
- Arrive near opening to claim shade; cabanas and loungers go fast.
- Bring sunscreen and water shoes, the Texas sun and hot pavement are no joke.
- Check the height requirements with your kids in mind so no one's disappointed at a slide.
Good to know: Hours, ride availability, and prices change from season to season, always confirm the current details on typhoontexas.com before you drive out.
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