Have Fun in the Sun at Otter Creek Waterpark in Greenville, SC

Has your family been to Otter Creek Water Park in Greenville, SC? As one of three waterparks operated by Greenville County Recreation, Otter Creek has multiple waterslides, a huge sprayer pad, and a beach access pool to splish and splash around with your kids. Find out what we love most and check out our Otter Creek Water Park review before you visit.

A special thanks to Greenville County Recreation for providing us with media passes to help write our 7th Inning Splash, Discovery Island, and Otter Creek Water Park reviews!

What Fun You’ll Find at Otter Creek Water Park

Otter Creek is the perfect waterpark for your family to cool off from the humid southern heat or lounge by the pool under the gigantic sun shade umbrellas. Your family can spend a day of fun in the sun at a waterpark, without ever having to leave Greenville!

Waterslides 

The water park has four awesome water slides in total. The 32 ft tall tower houses three of the slides, including two body slides and a tube slide. The body slides require you to be 42” or taller to enjoy, but children shorter than 42” can enjoy the tube slides with an adult. 

The green body slide has lots of twists and turns, which I thought was exciting and not too intense. This slide goes fast but not too fast, so younger kids can enjoy it. The white slide, however, is for the more adventurous at heart. It features a steep drop at the beginning that will have you slightly hovering during takeoff (as my husband says) and is pretty fast. The blue tube slide has inflatables, and my two year old had a blast riding down the 100-yard slide with me. 

There is also an adorable kiddy slide where younger children a taste of what a water slide is like. The slide is very wide so parents can go down with their children, or multiple children can slide down together into the pool below. 

Beach Entry Leisure pool

The beach entry pool is wonderful and baby-friendly! It is large enough so that you can have some space between you and those around you, which is nice considering how packed the waterpark can get a prime time. There is a shallow area for small children to practice their swimming skills, and a slightly deeper area if you want to go for a swim yourself.  Surrounding the pool are lots of lounge chairs, so you can find a spot to lay out a towel before going in and out of the pool. There are also a dozen or so extra-large umbrellas that provide ample shade, but be sure to get to the waterpark early to secure a spot.

Splash Pad

The splash pad was the highlight of my three-year-old daughter’s waterpark adventure. The 2,400 square foot splash pad has several sprayers, a bucket dump, and geysers that my 8-month-old enjoyed sticking her toes in. The splash pad is a great size, and it is something everyone can enjoy to cool off from the heat, even if you are just enjoying the lounge chairs instead of a swim.

Party Hut Rentals

Otter Creek offers party hut rentals located at the back of the park closer to concessions. Otter Creek party packages are for groups of 10 children and two adults. The package includes waterpark admission, a 2-hour hut rental, 2 pizzas, drinks and cutlery, downloadable invitations, and a t-shirt for the birthday kid. Additional adults will need to purchase their entry. Birthday party packages start at $300 (+tax). And just an FYI, you can also rent the entire waterpark! 

Before Going Into Otter Creek Water Park

Tickets

Otter Creek offers affordable ticket prices that include reentry if you need to leave for a few minutes to have a picnic or grab something from your car. Tickets purchased online for adults and kids over 42 inches are $13.50 while anyone under 42 inches is $10.00. Children 2 years old and under are free!

Just be aware that if you purchase your tickets online, they are all $13.50 because of the inability to check height beforehand.  You can also purchase an individual waterpark season pass, including the Rec’N Crew Annual Pass which allows you to visit all three parks for the summer season. 

What to Bring

• Of course, bring towels and your swimsuit.
• Bring sunscreen to avoid those pesky sunburns.
• Water shoes or sandals are a must so that you and your kids can easily travel from the water areas to the concessions or your lounge chair. The ground gets HOT!
• If your child is under 42”, they will be required to wear a lifejacket, so bring your own or borrow one from the waterpark.
• Non-potty-trained kids will also need a swim diaper that is fitted and snug.
• Lockers are available if you would like to store anything valuable while out for a swim.

Concessions Offered 

Otter Creek does have limited concessions to purchase, with treats like ice cream and freeze pops available. They also have pizza, soda, water, chips, and a few other simple foods. You can purchase a whole pizza (if they haven’t run out). If you are looking for something more satiating, I recommend bringing a cooler with water and lunch with you and leaving it in the car ( you will not be allowed to bring it inside.) You can go have a picnic lunch and come back afterward for more water time.

Parking

There is deceivingly a lot of parking (that I didn’t notice until I was waiting at the top of the water slide). The main lot is located off Darby Road, and it gets full quickly, but drive up past the fork and you will find additional parking. If you are lucky, you may even find a spot in the shade!

More Details

101 W. Darby Road
Greenville, SC 29609
864.834.4108
Monday – Saturday, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 1:00 – 5:30 pm
Otter Creek Waterpark

Have you taken your family to Otter Creek Water Park yet?

Don’t forget to check out the other two waterparks managed by Greenville County Recreation, including 7th Inning Splash and Discovery Island! 

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