Hydro Adventures
Hydro Adventures was an amusement park, waterpark and family entertainment center located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and owned by national amusement park operator, United Parks. The months with the kindest weather are April, May, September and October, at 70–82°F.
A theme park inside Poplar Bluff
Open water Park: May-September Dry Park: Year-Round
Hydro Adventures is open year-round. When to go ↓
You can stay in Poplar Bluff
Hydro Adventures is inside Poplar Bluff, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–82°. When to go ↓
Open since 2003
Hydro Adventures opened in 2003, 23 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Here is how the weather at Hydro Adventures changes month by month.
Hydro Adventures
Hydro Adventures was an amusement park, waterpark and family entertainment center located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and owned by national amusement park operator, United Parks. Hydro Adventures' Water Park operated from May through September, and the Dry Park was open year-round. According to the website, the park consisted of 7 water attractions and 8 dry attractions of varying “thrill levels.” Hydro Adventures was unable to open for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was soon put up for sale.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- water Park: May-September Dry Park: Year-Round
- Opened
- 2003
- Owner
- United Parks, LLC
Towns to stay in near Hydro Adventures
Nearest for a night are Poplar Bluff (8) and Liberty Township (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hydro Adventures | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff | in town | — | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 16,295 | $120K | — |
| Liberty Township | 21 mi east | 30 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 14,741 | $157K | — |
| Dexter | 25 mi east | 35 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,851 | $137K | C− |
| Doniphan | 24 mi west | 35 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 1,784 | $110K | C |
| Fairdealing | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 415 | $176K | — |
| Piggott | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 3,508 | $116K | B− |
| Duck Creek Township | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 hotel | 3,016 | $152K | — |
| Malden | 24 mi east | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,493 | $101K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Hydro Adventures
You can reach each of these within 66 miles.
61 mi LakeReelfoot Lake
61 mi MountainTaum Sauk Mountain
66 mi State parkElephant Rocks State Park
61 mi State parkJohnson's Shut-Ins State Park58 mi National RiverOzark National Scenic Riverways1.1M visitors a year
59 mi MuseumPowhatan Historic State Park
46 mi MuseumEddie Mae Herron Center & MuseumPhoto credits
Reelfoot Lake: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Taum Sauk Mountain: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elephant Rocks State Park: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Powhatan Historic State Park: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0 · Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum: Asimov72455, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Hydro Adventures
When is Hydro Adventures open?
Year-round.
Is Hydro Adventures in Poplar Bluff?
Yes. It’s inside Poplar Bluff, MO.
When is the best time to visit Hydro Adventures?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–82°.
What is the closest airport to Hydro Adventures?
Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI), about 57 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 119 miles.
Where should I stay near Hydro Adventures?
Poplar Bluff (in town, 8 places to stay), Liberty Township (21 mi, 7 places to stay) and Dexter (25 mi, 7 places to stay).
Advice from Poplar Bluff
Start the conversation in Poplar Bluff’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.