NRH20 Waterpark - Is It Appropriate for 18 Month Old?

Yes, there are areas for smaller kids that are fun. For myself I wouldn't take all three without help but maybe you are more capable than I am! Really it is a great place to go with kids.
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Try a local spray park. Roanoke has one at Cannon Park. They can get wet without you worrying about them drowning and it is free at this park anyway. hd

We have season passes. And even though I take my 7 year old daily. I try to take my 11 month old granddaughter once a week. She loves it. She likes the special small kid area, but what she truly enjoys is the lazy river. There is something magical to her about floating on her back, so once she's in there it is hard to get her out!

I think your 18 month old will have a blast!

I think alot of people take their younger kids. I have never been, but we took our 12 month old to the one in Hurst and she had lots of fun.

I was just there yesterday! There's plenty for little ones to do. They have a kiddie area with ankle deep water. There are small slides right next to that area for the 4 year olds. A free swim area. The "splashatory"has some small slides for the 4 year olds that they can go on while you wait, in again like ankle deep water with water spouts popping up here and there that I'm sure your littlest one will find interesting. Then there's the lazy river which is only about waist deep on an adult. Even hanging out in the front of the wave pool is fun for the little ones if you don't feel comfortable taking them in too far. My kids are older but not that comfortable in the water and they love going there just for those areas and only a couple of the bigger slides. They don't venture onto the real high, fast ones. FYI, if you have a Star Telegram press pass it's half off for up to 4 people like every other Monday, all summer long. Also, Friday evenings after 5pm, (I think they're open until 10 that night)is half off admission. Every little bit counts. I second the person that mentioned the Hurst aquatics centers. Those are great too! Especially when you have little ones.

Hi Cara,

My husband took my son to NRH20 when he was about 4 and he found it a bit overwhelming. I have not been for a while so they may have changed things. You may want to consider Bedford Splash as an alternative. It's a mini water park but has a lazy river and slides etc just on a smaller scale. My kids are now 10 and 7 and they enjoy it! www.bedfordsplash.com

Judi

We also have season passes and older kids. I love taking the kids, but I have found the best time to go is right when they open and stay for about 2 hrs. It gives everyone time to play and by noon the park starts to get busier. We go grab so lunch and then go home and everyone either takes a nap or watches a movie. It makes for a fun day, but not to exhausting! But there are definitely things for your 18 month old.

If you live near Lewisville, there is a waterpark that everyone says is great for toddlers.

Old Town Aquatic Park
535 W. College Street
Lewisville, Texas
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There are lots of things to do for all your kids including the 18th month old. I would bring at least one adult per child to help you. You might be able to find some teenagers to come with you to help out. There is no way you can handle all 3 at the same time as the park is big. Get there early as the shaded areas go fast. You can bring in coolers with your food and drinks but not anything in glass.

NRH20 does have areas for smaller kids - but I found the park to be so crowded and busy - I never felt safe with my little ones. We love the Keller Pointe - the waterpark is indoor and outdoor - it is not as large as NRH20 - but it is perfect for young kids! It is a great value for the money too - I think a family can go for the day for under $20. Good luck!

We took my son last summer when he was 18 months and he had an absolute blast!!! They have the best toddler area that is made for just his size. He was able to where floaties everywhere except for in the wave pool. Have fun!

A great (& MUCH less expensive) alternative for a kid that young is SPLASH! at Bedford Boys Ranch. It's a smaller-scale water play area that includes several shallow water attractions that are very appropriate for very young kids. It only costs $5 per Bedford resident or $6.50 per non-resident for all-day. It's open Noon to 7 pm daily, I think.

Coppell's Aquatic Center has a very shallow pool with fun things to do that would be great for an 18-month old.

i would suggest splash in bedford, it's a toddler water park and for only $6 it's ALOT cheaper than nrh20. and yes there is plenty for your 4 year olds as well.

I have A 2, 4 YEAR OLD AND 15 YEAR OLD. WE HAVE ALways had season passes I love this place because all my kids have something to do. The little area for the itty bitties is still great for a four year old and when the four year old wants to play in the bigger kid area there is still a couple of things for me to do with the little one. plus I enjoy it and its safe. That is important to me. I even take my kids and my 7 neices and newphews who range between newborn-11 with me alot, without an extra adult. Its pretty easy since there is so much to do in one area. Have fun and maybe we will see you there!!! Just so you know I took my little guy there when he was 9 mos old and he loved it!!!!

Just my opinion...but I would try the Bedford Splash park at the Bedford Boys Ranch. Having a young one like that can make going to NRH2O overwhelming. Its a much smaller scale but the same concept as NRH2O. I have 2 boys 10 & 11, and they still love going there! Check out the link... www.bedfordsplash.com

There is an area for babies but they need to be able to walk. However your 4yr old will want to play in another area so have another adult with you. NRH20 is a great family place.

Absolutely. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 13 month old and they both have a blast. We actually got season passes this year b/c its so fun for them. There is a whole area that is built just for young kids. You can look at their website to see a map of the park and see how much of it is geared toward the younger kids.