A medium-sized park, Grand Paradise offers a great way to cool off in the heat and humidity of Mississippi and have fun with water.
Unlike many other water parks, Grand Paradise doesn’t really have a defined theme. Its name, however, implies a general sense of “paradise” and hints at a tropical setting.
Among the most exciting attractions in the park is the AquaTWIST waterslide. As with all water park attractions, AquaTWIST doesn’t actually send riders on a vertical loop; rather, it twists sideways and approaches a loop.
Other exciting attractions include the FreeFall speed slide, the Wipe Out bowl ride, the Grand Falls Racer mat racing attraction, and the Tropical Splash and Blue Typhoon tube slides. (If you’re wondering what a bowl ride, speed slide, and mat racing slide are, check out »10 Types of Crazy Water Park Attractions«).
More moderate attractions include the Paradise Lazy River and the Grand Paradise Pool, which offers a place to keep cool and has smaller slides and activities. Younger visitors would want to head to Waddleland, a water play area with splashes, fountains, and other features, as well as The Water Fort, an interactive water play structure with sprinklers, water curtains, and a large tipping bucket.
Grand Paradise doesn’t have as many slides and water rides as the larger water parks, nor does it have higher-profile rides like an uphill water coaster, funnel ride, or “FlowRider” surf ride. But it does offer a good amount and variety of slides and attractions.
Admission Policy to Grand Paradise Water Park
Young people (under 48 ”) pay a reduced rate. 42 ”and under are free. Military and senior discounts are available. Two-day passes are available. Season pass and group tickets available. Parking is free.
What is there to eat?
Foods for sale include pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ pork sandwiches, chicken tenders, and funnel cake. Please note that Grand Paradise does not allow guests to bring their own food, coolers, or alcoholic beverages.
Party planning
Grand Paradise has a party area for groups to celebrate birthdays or other special occasions, as well as for outings and events. Offers party packages that include food, drinks, goody bags, and balloons.
Operating season
The park is open every day from the end of May to the beginning of August. It operates on a limited schedule in mid-May and from early August to early September.
Location
The park is located at 50 Grandview Drive in Collins, Mississippi. From Jackson, take Highway 49 S. From Gulfport, take Highway 49 N. Grand Paradise Waterpark is located near the intersection of Highway 84 and 49, behind the Collins Inn & Suites.
Telephone
601-765-8118
Other Mississippi water parks and nearby parks in other states
- Geyser Falls in Choctaw, Mississippi. It is part of the Pearl River Resort casino complex and includes a full service restaurant with live entertainment.
- Gulf Islands Water Park in Gulfport, Mississippi. This is a great park with an uphill water coaster, a family raft ride, and a wave pool.
- Tennessee water parks
- Louisiana Water Parks
- Georgia Water Parks
- Alabama Water Parks
Official Web site
Grand Paradise Water Park
