Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park

Adam Nelms

2023-05

This is a wonderful little Gem in Merced County. Nice staff. Recommend buying tickets online they are cheaper. Also sign waiver ahead of time. Check in lines got pretty long on Saturday and Sunday after around 11:30. GET THERE EARLY. We went on 103 degree days and had a blast. Water is very cold. Its a little pricey, but for a special treat or birthday totally worth it. It is farther than you think from the Bay Area, don't recommend as a day trip.

Joshua Diget

2023-07

So much fun!!! This place has so much to offer for the entire family. They have a shop with snacks,drinks, sun screen, water guns, ect. They sell beers for adults even. Tons of seating options from free lawn chairs (first come first served), rentable premier seating with shade, comfy padded recliners, and they even offer private gazebos that come with a bag of ice. The obstacle course is SO MUCH FUN. What a work out as well! Tons of obstacles, slides, climb walls, ect. They had a food truck that sold tasty food, fresh ice cream, a live dj, and they even do movie nights on a projector by the lake. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. They walked around and collected trash, checked in on guests, and overall just made the experience even that much better. Can't wait to come back and grab season tickets because this is now going to be a place our whole family frequents. 10/10 experience over all. Great job to the staff and team that run this place. Just keep in mind that the water is very cold the first few months of summer as a good portion of the lake water is fresh snow melt. It honestly felt amazing in the 90° weather though.

Pharus Hudzietz

2023-09

Had a blast on the splash and dash. Service was quick, friendly, and lifeguards were on point. Water was super cold but no one has co trole over that. The price was not too bad, cheaper if you pre order tickets online. Camp grounds were nice, but there were a ton of flys for some reason. Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner.

NP B

2022-05

10/10 Highly recommend! My friends and I celebrated a birthday here and it was definitely a memorable one! The staff were all really nice and ready to accommodate everyone. There are 2 staff members I would like to send a huge kudos and extend many thanks to. Keenan used the bullhorn to call our kids to shore and that helped us immensely. Veronica was so patient and friendly under pressure on a record breaking attendance day. She checked on us every time she passed. Please no campfires, remember to pick up all your trash, no glass bottles allowed, no pets and play safe friends!

Trig Ology

2023-09

Soooo much fun. Alittle expensive but worth it if you spend the whole day.... And can follow rules.Bring water shoes or purchase new ones when paying for wristband.

Alex Leon

2023-08

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Monica Dickey

2023-05

We are so lucky to have this gem right in our “backyard”. Just 30 minutes away! We have been here twice this season, we just love it. Everyone here is so nice, professional and helpful. Definitely recommend to anyone… you’re going to have a great time!

Monique Reyna

2023-08

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Arielle Kurtze (Travel For Always)

2022-05

Great place! Super fun and great for the whole family. Employees were very helpful. Just be forewarned, the water is COLD but it was 100f+ outside so it all balances out. We went during the week so it wasn't busy at all

Julia Dunn

2023-05

My family and I had the most amazing time at Splash N Dash this past Sunday! Thank you Veronica and Mary for showing us a great time! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed! We rented a nice shaded area and were greeted with our name assigned to our spot! It was so sweet! We really appreciated the personal touch! We were fitted with life jackets and were greeted with smiles from all the staff and lifeguards too! There were kids and adults, all having a great time! The water felt amazing and it was so fun to swim out to the on-water fun! The slides were the best! What a great time! We had such a blast and will definitely be back soon!

Pachee Thao

2023-05

It's a fun place for kids of all ages. There's also newly added movie on beach nights during the summer 2022 season. Come out and check it out.!

Brett Houser

2023-05

This place is amazing. They bring food and drink to you and service is very attentive. First come, first serve for the lounge chairs under the tents. They also offer some extremely classy cabanas that can be rented for special events. They have a DJ mixing many different tracks, mostly from the era for millennials; perfect for the parents.The pictures don't do any justice for this park. When I arrived, I was slightly let down by what looked like a small area of the lake populated with a few blow up amenities. Boy was I wrong.First, water shoes are required and sold on the beach if needed. I was immediately upset at this and believed it to be a racket. However, I was wrong. The water park equipment was so rough on my shoes, the soles were breaking down by the end of the day.Second, life jackets are required. Not too crazy if you ask me, but after the next surprise my understanding was concrete.Third, the water is very cold. Fresh snow melt for sure. It doesn't take long for your arms and legs to go numb preventing swimming.After doning all the required personal protective equipment, I faced the final challenge; unbridled fun.Surviving the initial shock of ice water, I climbed on the first platform, and came to realize how truly large and intricate this park is. If you've ever seen Ninja warrior you already know. If not, this is basically a hardcore obstacle course. The greatest thing about the cold water is it gives you an incentive to not fall in.There are many jumps, rope swings, and balancing acts that must be maintained to prevent splashdown. Along with this, there are jumps, slides, and other forms of getting wet to cool you down from the cardio overload.This is one tough course, you will be winded, you will get exhausted, and you will have the time of your life.

Ummm Lyssa

2023-05

Super fun place for adults and kiddos alike. Play at your own risk!There is a kids section for the kiddos under 6.There is a "big blob" for kids over 12.There is a "little blob" no age requirement noted.Life jackets are required and provided.Bring sunscreen, towels, & water shoes.They had a DJ onsite today. There is a store at the lake for food, if you forget. Today there was a food truck for extra goodies.

Liz Correia

2023-05

First visit to Splash N Dash was a huge success!! Everything about our experience was fantastic! From purchasing tickets online to the ease of checking in and the super friendly and helpful staff, I would highly recommend taking the family out to Splash N Dash. P.S. we rented a water view cabana for the day and it was totally worth it!!

Jason Walters

2023-08

We had a great time at this park. The inflatables are pretty awesome and the largest we have ever been to. The staff was great and the owner was really cool. The food was good and there was a lot to explore. There are some things about this place that I feel everyone should know though which wasn't brought to my attention when booking. There is a serious fly infestation here. I've been camping all my life and can't remember a more uncomfortable experience. You cannot sit down without 10 flies landing on you. They are everywhere. I was told there is a turkey farm across the lake that disposes of their dead by leaving them in a pile which creates a maggot and fly issue. Even after leaving we had a hard time of getting them out of our cars and trailers. The other thing people need to be aware of is that the water is literally ice cold. The water comes from a snow run off. Everyone we spoke to kept complaining about the water temperature. It made the inflatables almost unbearable for half of our party. Would I come back? Most likely not. We would rather return to the inflatables at Lake Gregory and/or Newport Dunes which we've been to multiple times. I'm definitely not trying to discourage people from visiting here, but I strongly feel that this information should be disclosed so that people can decide for themselves. Thanks again for the great time. Overall it was a blast!

Kirk Whitcombe (Whitcombe ReBooted)

2023-05

Great facility! Fun àll day Water Park! Will be back in August!

Jozay daBoss

2024-04

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Big Shaq

2023-08

Overall the equipment is in very good condition and the staff is good. The check in process is very fast and easy to use. But, the water is so cold you will regret paying for the experience. I am a long time Fresno resident and I usually spend hot days at lakes like milerton, Shaver, and bass. But this lake was like nothing I have every swam in. If you think I am over exaggerating go in person and feel the water. Every time upon landing in the water your body will tense up and go into shock. It is freezing cold and I went on a day when the temperature was 99. Everything about this attraction is perfect except the location. Something to consider when looking for tickets

Kathleen Almeida

2022-05

We had a blast!! We went during the week and purchased am all day pass. Staff was amazing with great customer service!! It's definitely a good workout lol! I tried the carne asada fries from their convenience store and they were bomb enough to share! We will definitely be coming back. We came from the bay area!

Norma Rady

2022-05

We really loved it, great for little kids, water was so clear, and it was super cold . Just make sure your kids know how to swim if you ll have them go to the jumpers. If no they can just enjoy the beautiful lake 😊

Jaenne Ramos

2023-07

Amazing! The staff were so kind, helpful, and encouraging! Even if a kid wasn’t following the rules, the way they went about it, got the kid to do the right thing, without being aggressive or degrading. The staff is also so fun to talk to. The crowd was very selfless. As an adult, I was unsure of myself going across something, and a young kid behind me says, “You can do it! Go for it!” Definitely be back!

Maria Garfias

2023-05

Kids had a great time but my oh my be prepared for sub zero water Temps. I was not expecting the ice-cold water.

PATTY VERA

2023-07

This has been one of our yearly family trips for the past 4 years. The water is so cold your bones ache. But that is out of their control, hopefully they invest in some solar heating panels :) we always get the season pass for our 4 kids since we like to camp at Lake McSwain at least 2x in the summer. The price is a bit high but if it's something that my kids enjoy I don't mind it at all. The staff has always been nice and friendly. This year they seemed a little more serious about certain rules. I wish they could let paying kids chill with their parents in the complimentary lazy splash or make a different area for a family lazy splash.

Keith Truax

2023-08

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Kylie Guenther

2023-08

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Annie Conrad

2023-06

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Michael Conner

2023-09

Beyond expectations!The park area was clean and organized. Rented the 'premium seats' and they were perfect for our small family. Inventory (e.g. alcholol, aqua shoes) was plentiful and very well priced. Plan to rent a cabana for our larger group next time too. You could setup base near the park area and still be close enough to view some of the inflatables but I didn't want to haul everything and enjoyed the closer view. During the breaks, I went for a swim. It is cold as others described but the lake was calm and beautiful. Also enjoyed our own inflatable paddle boards.The service was exceptional. Veronica was so friendly, approachable and professional; world class service. And they enforce the rules in a fair, straightforward and friendly way. Really like their approach and the lifeguards were diligent in observing. Disapponited to hear that people are actully stealing jackets from this local business.. I brought my own but preferred theirs. Lots of size optoins and comfortable.Looking forward to visiting again and brining more family. Worth the 1.5 hour drive from Clovis.

Marcela Saechao

2022-05

Something different for a change ..Staff could’ve been more friendly But overall it was nice

Amanda Ante

2023-05

Oh my gosh. When I tell you I never write reviews but I just had to. This place was a last minute trip with my family and now I seriously cannot wait to go back. I have recommended to any person I can talk to this place about! It was the most fun I’ve had in such a long time. Yeah the water is absolutely freezing but running on the course in 102 degree weather is the perfect balance. So clean, nice equipment, and totally adult proof fun as well for the kids. Will definitely be back soon!

Ange L

2023-05

We had a blast on Saturday! Our group ranges from 8 - 50+ years old; fourteen of us went in from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. Yes. It's the coldest water you would ever go in. With your lifejacket, the quicker you start to swim, the easier you forget how cold it is. After that, it's purely fun. Kids are more athletic than adults; watch how they gain confidence by keeping trying. The young staff and life lifeguards are very well-trained, and also have a great work ethic. We rented a cabana; it was totally worth it. They allowed guests to bring their food and drinks, and we had the gas stove and cooked lunch there. Eric helps us on the phone to make the reservation super easy.