Clarksville Cove vs Kentucky Kingdom Hurricane Bay
A side-by-side look at two water parks — rides, prices, amenities, and which one fits your trip.
Which Park Is Right for You?
Quick verdicts based on what each park offers.
Amenities Compared
What each park offers, side by side.
| Feature | Clarksville Cove | Kentucky Kingdom Hurricane Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Wave Pool | ||
| Lazy River | ||
| Water Slides | ||
| Kiddie Area | ||
| Tube Rentals | ||
| Cabanas | ||
| Food & Dining | ||
| Gift Shop | ||
| Parking | ||
| Picnic Area | ||
| Season Passes |
Only at Clarksville Cove
- swimming-pools
- concessions
- free-parking
Only at Kentucky Kingdom Hurricane Bay
- Wave Pool
- Lazy River
- Kiddie Area
- Cabanas
- Food & Dining
- lockers
- Gift Shop
- Parking
- Tube Rentals
- Picnic Area
- group-rates
- Season Passes
Both parks share 1 amenities including Water Slides.
About Each Park
Clarksville Cove
Indiana
Clarksville Cove is the municipal aquatic center for Clarksville, Indiana, a Louisville-metro town just across the Ohio River from downtown Louisville. Run by Clarksville Parks and Recreation, it bills itself as Southern Indiana's favorite aquatic center. The park is built around swimming pools and water slides, which makes it a straightforward, affordable pick for a local summer day rather than a full destination water park. The season is short: it opens in late May and runs daily into early August, then shifts to weekend-only hours before closing for the year, with daily hours of 11am to 6pm. Because it is a community facility, weekday mornings tend to be the calmest time to go, and there is free parking on site. Admission prices are not posted online, so call the park to confirm current rates before you visit.
Read the full Clarksville Cove guide →Kentucky Kingdom Hurricane Bay
Kentucky
Hurricane Bay sits right next to Kentucky Kingdom's roller coasters in Louisville, making it one of the few places where you can catch glimpses of screaming coaster riders while floating down a lazy river. This seasonal water park opened as part of the theme park's revival and focuses on delivering solid water fun without trying to be the biggest or flashiest around. The wave pool generates decent-sized waves that kids love body surfing, while parents can hang out in the shallow end. The lazy river winds around a good portion of the park and actually stays lazy - no crazy rapids or surprise waterfalls to dump on you unexpectedly. Hurricane Bay's water slides range from gentle family slides to a few that'll get your adrenaline pumping. The kids' area features smaller slides and interactive water features that keep the little ones busy for hours. What I like about this place is that it doesn't feel overwhelming. You can easily keep track of your family, and the sightlines are good throughout the park. The combination ticket with Kentucky Kingdom is where the real value kicks in - you can ride roller coasters in the morning when it's cooler, then hit the water park during the hot afternoon hours. Parking is shared with the theme park, so you're walking a bit to get to Hurricane Bay's entrance. The food options are typical water park fare, though you're paying theme park prices. I'd recommend bringing your own snacks if the park allows it.…
Read the full Kentucky Kingdom Hurricane Bay guide →Ready to visit Clarksville Cove?