Frugal Friday! Frugal Family Water Fun

It’s getting hot. The kids will be out of school soon. And although it would be great to go to the water parks all summer, that isn't an option for most of our budgets. But there are other options. I know there are more options that what I found. Check with your local recreation center or with your city and find out if they offer a water park or if they have a partnership that would allow for free or low cost entrance fee. I have tried to find options in different parts of the Fort Worth area.

Arlington offers several options for aquatic recreation for all ages. This link has all of the locations, hours, and fees. It appears that the fee is $6 per adult.  http://www.arlingtontx.gov/parks/simple/aquatics_rm.html

Annual pool passes are available as well.

http://www.arlingtontx.gov/parks/PDF/Aquatics/PoolInfo.pdf

Fort Worth does have public pools. Even some of the YMCA’s offer public swimming. Here is a link to the City of Fort Worth website with maps, locations, fees, etc.

http://fortworthtexas.gov/athletics/aquatics/

Burger’s Lake

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Burger's Lake offers summer fun for everyone. Burger's Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming. Our facility includes:
- Two sandy beaches for sunning; wonderful big trees for shade
- A complete staff of certified lifeguards
- Over 300 picnic tables
- Six diving boards, a 20-foot slide and 25-foot trapeze
- Charcoal grills for cooking
Open from Mother's Day
through Labor Day
Hours: 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Seven days a week
Admission
$12.00 Per person age 7 and up
$5.00 For each child age 1yr - 6yr
Children younger than 1 yr admitted free

http://www.burgerslake.com/

The Chisholm Aquatic Center is a city-owned water park located in Hurst. This park is open to the public and offers an activity pool with zero depth entry, tumble buckets, slides, diving well with two diving boards, and a children's pool. An additional pool includes six lanes for lap swimming. For kids who get hungry, a concession stand is available with lots of sugary, ice-cold refreshments. Or pack your own lunch and head for the picnic plaza with three spacious pavilions. Food, drinks, and coolers are allowed into the Aquatic Center. Season passes may be purchased for $25 for residents and $75 for non-residents. The Aquatic Center is open from late May to Labor Day.

2200 Norwood Drive; Hurst, TX 76054.  Cost:$1 for residents; $5 for non-residents; (under 12 months) free

White Settlement has a park with spray stations. Raymond Park is conveniently located on the southeast corner of Raymond Avenue and Lockwood Street just off of Las Vegas Trail.  Recently, Raymond Park underwent major improvements and upgrades, it currently has the following amenities: -Three Station Automated Spray Pad
-Assorted Climbing Playground Equipment
-Swing Set
-Shaded Picnic Area

Located minutes south of Dallas, the Bahama Beach Waterpark is a family friendly venue that offers thrills for kiddos and a chance for the adults to either join in the fray or float down a lazy river. Coconut Grove is a great spot for the younger ones to experience their own watery adventure with 40-foot slides and a 1,000-gallon dump bucket. The Tortugas Express will probably be the destination spot for your older kids, so get ready with camera in hand to capture their descent from the top of this 300-foot racing slide. For a little relaxation away from the crowds Bahama Beach Waterpark offers private cabana rentals, creating a true mini vacation experience for the whole family.

http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/new/
There is currently a groupon for Bahama Beach. $23 for a Water-Park Visit for Two (Up to $47.50 Total Value)

Two park admissions (up to a $15 value each)

Two combo meals (up to an $8.75 value each)

Combo meals include entrees such as burgers, sandwiches, or chicken fingers with a 24-ounce drink and fries.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/bahama-beach-waterpark