I can't believe I have a beach so close to home! I've been here a couple of times now, and I've…read morereally enjoyed both visits. They have a good-sized wave pool, although full disclosure, I haven't actually used it. I've spent my time walking around the property, taking in the scenery, and enjoying a couple of cocktails at the bar. They have a nice sandy beach area right in front of the wave pool with plenty of tables and chairs, and the bar is conveniently located close to the pool. There's also a smaller pool area if you're looking for a quieter place to relax. One of the things I really like is how many options there are throughout the property to stop and grab a bite to eat or pick up something sweet. There's always somewhere to wander off to and something to enjoy. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. It really is nice having a little beach getaway this close to home!

We had the best time at Revel Surf! It was our first time visiting and it exceeded our expectations…read morefor a beach in the desert. We bought the Sunset Beach Pass (discounted price, 6pm to close) and came on a Friday night to beat the heat while avoiding the peak temps of the day. We actually had to reschedule due to a dust storm a week before and the staff was very accommodating. There is something to do for everyone here! Surfing, boogie boarding, playing in the water, cliff jumping, and even volleyball. So much fun! The sand and beach chair area is a nice touch to give it that true beach feel. Being a Friday night, it was very busy and tons of teenagers there. The cliff jumping was packed but still very fun! Plenty of space for older and younger kids to all participate together. Lifeguards are always present. At the end of the night they stop surfing and let everyone go the whole way into the wave pool which is a blast! Probably the most fun part. Only giving it a 4 star for a few reasons. Line/wait was very long even with pre-purchased tickets. Everything is very pricey! Lifeguards need microphones or something - yelling basically was pointless. Felt crammed in the seating area and beach part. No outside beverages, water, or food is extreme for families. Overall, it was a very fun night and awesome way to beach the heat! Would come back again for sure!

What a fun place. Beautiful views, water play, obstacle course, lots of slides, swings, swing…read morezipline, seesaw and its well covered. The bathrooms are clean, plenty of picnic tables, well maintained grounds. Shaded areas. Definitely recommended.

My kids love coming to this park. There is plenty of parking so there's never an issue. There are…read moreramadas you can rent for birthday parties and a water splash area for kids during the summer. My boys love to come and "slice" the water and have a great time. It does get packed on weekends but it's okay right now since it's so hot outside!

This is an awesome community experience! We were shocked at how not busy it was- there were only a…read morefew other families there. It only costs a few dollars making it a cheap way to cool off. The staff is very concerned with water safety and taught us some new things we did not know. My only tip is not everything is open at once- for example the bigger slides and lazy river weren't open when we were there so maybe call ahead so you know what you're getting. For us, it was okay because we were there with a toddler. Their smaller size didn't have a height requirement which was awesome!

I went to Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center with some friends on September 12, 2026, for the first…read moretime in about two years, and unfortunately, it just wasn't the same experience I remembered. The biggest difference was how much stricter everything seems to be now. Anyone under 17 has to take a swimming test just to use the diving boards, which honestly seems a little ridiculous, especially for older kids and teenagers who clearly know how to swim. Even the lazy river has become overly strict. In the past, I've always been able to enter from the exit if I was already right there, but now you absolutely MUST walk around and enter through the designated entrance. I understand having rules for safety, but some of these little things felt unnecessarily rigid and took away from the relaxed, fun atmosphere I remembered. The staff also seemed more annoyed and less friendly than during my previous visit. Nothing terrible happened, but the overall vibe was definitely different. I had such a great experience here two years ago, which is why I was excited to come back with my friends. Unfortunately, this visit just didn't live up to what I remembered. It feels like there are more rules, more restrictions, and a lot less of that easygoing, family-friendly atmosphere that made it so enjoyable before.

We love Aqua Ridge Water Park at the JW Desert Ridge! It is a great place for a staycation here in…read morePhoenix. Admission is included with your room or you can book a day pass online.

We are prestige pass holders. This is our 3rd time visiting. We had a wonderful time! Sure, the…read morelines are long and it is packed, but what do you really expect? It's 115 degrees outside.... There are only so many places we can go to escape the heat! Parking is free, plenty of places to get a drink from the water fountain. Multiple restrooms, plenty of slides & an awesome playground for the little ones. They have locker rentals for your belongings, if you're interested. The best part is, the water is actually pretty clean considering how many people are getting in and out! I am not sure that we will renew our passes because it's an 80 mile round trip trek for us... All in all, great value for the price if you live nearby!

We had so much from here. Great selection of different slides. Fun lazy river. Nice wave pool. It…read morewas clean. On a hot day in Phoenix this place is a great option.

We took the family to Great Wolf Lodge for an end-of-summer getaway before school starts, and it…read morewas such a fun trip! Check-in was a little busy and hectic, but we quickly got our wristbands for the water park. Our room wasn't quite ready yet, but by the time we had lunch and everyone changed into their swimsuits, it was ready. We dropped off our bags and spent the rest of the day enjoying the water park. The kids had an absolute blast! We stayed one night, which included two days at the water park, and I thought that was the perfect amount of time--especially for a 5-year-old and a 9-year-old. The room was clean, comfortable, and easily slept all six of us. Everyone had a great time, and we'll definitely be back. Another wonderful family trip in the books!

We came here in August 2024 and again in July 2026. I…read moreforgot how expensive it was, and somehow it got even more expensive! Lol If you have money, and you don't have a thing called a budget, then come! Your family will probably love it. The food here is okay at best, and over priced. Buy food and bring it in. Or just go out to eat. Local and staying multiple nights? Get a Lyft/Uber. It'll save you $ from the parking fees. Overall fun but pricey. So many add on options too. Staff was friendly from our interactions. Might come back in 2-3 years, we'll see.

THE BEST splash pad for all ages! So much fun and clean. Lots of different water features making it…read moregreat for babies or older kids.

The splash pad is fun for the children. Ramadas are reservable, so you have guaranteed shade for…read moreyour Birthday Party. Well run park for families with young children. The park crew quickly picks up the trash.

My family and I went to Sunsplash this last Sunday and we had a great time. We opted to pack a…read morelunch that we kept in the car and ate it in the trunk of our car. The weather was perfect but it would be a lot to eat in the car during the hot summer. I feel like there was a lot of variety of things to do for the age difference of my kids. My main issue was with the flooring of the entire park. I'd like to see them do something to make the sidewalk more comfortable for the 99% of people who are walking around barefoot. All of our feet hurt from walking around on the really hard concrete. I guess I'd recommend you wear water shoes if you have them. We used a Get Out Pass and the whole process was seamless. It's worth getting because just a trip to Sunsplash is pretty much the same price as a Get Out Pass and you get so much out of it. I don't know if I'd go again because the cost is pretty high.

Could you maybe stop hiring slow children to attend your arcade? And I'm not trying to disparage…read morethe disabled, these teenagers do. not. care. Get rid of them. All of your card scanning machines are broken. I asked your clerk for service on a machine that needed to be refilled and she told me it would be "about half an hour" you still owe me a refund for those game plays. My son won a lava lamp from redemption and the girl climbed to the shelf and started to take down a lit, hot one until someone else had to tell her to get a new one out instead after she was obviously burning herself. Every time I turned around they were chatting with their friends or screwing around instead of doing literally anything of value. I can't believe your business is turning a profit. What is your training program? Two rocks and a wish for good luck?

There is no yelp page for just founders park/playground, so here are the pics of the playground…read more Its a brand new playground with the crazy new playground builds they do nowadays that I am not the biggest fan of for little kids because of how dangerous they make these playgrounds now. But its a nice playground. Has parking on both sides. Has restrooms. Baseball field, skatepark, basketball court. Plenty of ramadas and tables and benches. The playground has cool features on the ground for littles, but the big playground is hard to get up and down since one way up and its a weird ramp thing and the play structure is narrow for so many kids. There are 2 dog parks next to the playground. The splash pad is where its at though- so nice!!!! All gated it and enclosed- lots of seating in shade and also grass areas! So I would come back for the splash pad for sure!!! There is also a cool you and baby swing here too.

Parents!!! Have you been with your kiddos?!?! We drove by this park and splash pad many times. But…read morenever stopped in. Not sure what I was thinking! But I finally decided to stop in this summer. Plenty tables and chairs that are shaded around the splash pad. No matter where you sit you can enjoy your lunch and watch your little one enjoy the splash pad.