For things to do near Hot Springs National Park, Magic Springs Theme & Water Park offers theme-park rides and water attractions at one site in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It’s about a six-minute drive from Lotus by Hotel Inn - Hot Springs, making it a nearby alternative to time in the historic park district.
- Location: 1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
- What’s there: A theme park, water park and Timberwood Amphitheater.
- Seasonal events: An annual Summer Concert Series and an October Halloween festival.
- Ticket basics: Children age 3 and younger enter free; parking and other ticket terms may apply.
What Magic Springs offers
Magic Springs brings rides, water attractions and an outdoor concert venue together at one park. Its Timberwood Amphitheater hosts the annual Summer Concert Series, with concerts included in park admission or a season pass.
The water park includes Kodiak Canyon Adventure River, Seven Falls slides, a 350,000-gallon wave pool, Splash Island, Bear Cub Bend and Grizzly Creek Splash Zone. In October, the park also offers a seasonal Halloween festival for all ages.
The park first opened in 1978 as Magic Springs Family Fun Park. It closed in 1995 and was purchased at a foreclosure auction later that year.
When does Magic Springs open?
Magic Springs has seasonal offerings, but its operating days and hours can change, and the water park may keep different hours from the theme park.
The annual Summer Concert Series and October Halloween festival provide recurring seasonal highlights. Don’t assume both parks or all attractions will be operating on the same day; check the official site before you go.
What should you know about tickets and attractions?
Children age 3 and younger are admitted free and don’t need a pass. The park’s ticket and pass terms, parking fees and attraction availability can vary, so confirm the current details before planning your visit.
Height restrictions are posted at each attraction. You can also find the restriction list at Guest Services by the front admission gate. Pets aren’t permitted, except service animals; service animals can’t go on rides or in pools. Outside food and drinks are generally not allowed, with exceptions on select Sundays during the season.
During the October Halloween event, water-park attractions are closed, and the Log Flume does not operate because its location is used for a haunted house. Keep that seasonal change in mind if you’re deciding when to go.
How do you get from the hotel to Magic Springs?
Magic Springs is about a six-minute drive from this Hot Springs motel. Its address is 1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
From Little Rock, the park gives a driving distance of approximately 52 miles: take US 70 West, continue on US-70 Business Route West, then take Exit 3 toward Magic Springs Drive. The park is on the right.
If you’re building a fuller visit around the area, a one-day Hot Springs itinerary can help you plan time beyond the park.
For questions, call Magic Springs at 501-624-0100.
For the historic district, the Hot Springs National Park visitor guide covers the other main attraction in town.
What should you verify before setting out?
Confirm the operating schedule, whether the water park will be open, and the current ticket and parking terms before you leave. If you’re visiting during the Halloween festival, check which attractions are operating and note that the water park is closed during that event.
The park is about three miles from downtown Hot Springs, according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
FAQs
Are Magic Springs and the water park at the same site?
Yes. Magic Springs combines a theme park and water park at one location, though their operating hours may differ.
Are concerts included with admission?
The annual Summer Concert Series at Timberwood Amphitheater is included with park admission or a season pass.
Can children age 3 and younger enter free?
Yes. Children age 3 and younger are admitted free and do not need a pass.