Know the Coon Rapids location, real trip cost and reopening status before you plan
Bunker Beach Water Park Minneapolis searches can be misleading: the water park is not in downtown Minneapolis. It is inside Bunker Hills Regional Park at 701 County Parkway A in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, a north-metro destination serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities.
The 2026 operating season ended August 30, so this guide separates still-useful park facts from historical 2026 prices. It also explains the verified post-season improvement work and what you should wait to confirm before planning a 2027 visit.
Bunker Beach fast answer: what matters right now?
Bunker Beach Water Park is currently closed for the season. Its official website thanks visitors for the 2026 season, which ran from June 6 through August 30. The final verified 2026 schedule was 11:30 AM–6:30 PM, but those hours should not be assumed for 2027.
Which search intent brought you here?
You need the correct city
Use Coon Rapids, Minnesota for navigation. “Minneapolis” describes the metro-area intent, not the water park’s street address.
Wait for new season details
Use 2026 prices only to estimate a rough budget. Recheck the official admission and season-pass pages when 2027 sales open.
Prioritize shallow areas
Lagoon, Adventure Pool and Splash Pad are more useful planning targets than the 48-inch waterslides for younger children.
Save both location and park map
The driving destination and the internal waterpark map answer different questions. Save both before your next operating-season visit.
Is Bunker Beach Water Park open now?
Season dates
June 6–Aug. 30This operating window is complete and should not be copied forward as the 2027 schedule.
Regular daily hours
11:30–6:30These were the listed daily hours during the 2026 season.
2027 reopening
TBANo exact 2027 opening date or new daily-hours schedule was verified during this update.
Bunker Beach 2026 ticket prices — historical planning reference
These amounts were officially published for the completed 2026 season. They are useful for understanding Bunker Beach’s pricing structure, but they are not a promise of 2027 pricing.
General Admission
$20.50 2026 regular daily admission. All people entering, including spectators, were required to pay admission.Senior 62+
$16.25 2026 regular senior daily admission.Under 18 Months
No charge Verified 2026 infant admission category.Twilight General
$16.25 2026 rate after 4 PM.Twilight Senior
$14.25 2026 rate after 4 PM for guests age 62+.Vehicle Permit
$7 daily 2026 Bunker Hills Regional Park vehicle permit. Annual permit was $30.Small Locker
$7/day Verified 2026 locker price.Large Locker
$10/day Useful for towels, clothing and a larger family load.Jumbo Locker
$15/day Largest published 2026 locker option.Bunker Beach Water Park map, correct address and parking
For anyone searching Bunker Beach Water Park Minneapolis, Bunker Beach Water Park MN or Bunker Beach Water Park Coon Rapids MN, the most important correction is the destination itself: Bunker Beach is in Coon Rapids inside Bunker Hills Regional Park.
Bunker Beach Water Park
Address: 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-324-3310
Regional park: Bunker Hills Regional Park
Use the exact Coon Rapids address instead of typing only “Bunker Beach Minneapolis.” That reduces the chance of navigating toward an unrelated Minneapolis result instead of the regional park entrance.
2026 Bunker Beach season-pass prices and break-even thinking
Water Park Season Pass
$162/personVerified 2026 price. Standard pass did not include Cardio Club.
Senior Season Pass
$128/personVerified 2026 price for guests age 62+.
Water Park + Cardio Club
$218/person2026 combined pass for waterpark and Cardio Club access.
Senior + Cardio Club
$182/personVerified 2026 combined senior price.
Cardio Club Only
$85/personThis was not a regular waterpark admission season pass.
Vehicle permit still separate
The waterpark season pass did not include the Bunker Hills Regional Park vehicle entrance permit. Repeat visitors had to include vehicle-entry cost in their real break-even calculation.
Eight main Bunker Beach attraction areas to know
Wave Pool
Official information describes a heated 80°F wave pool producing waves up to about three feet, with zero-depth entry and depth reaching about five feet.
Lagoon
Zero-depth-entry younger-child pool with roughly one-foot maximum depth and multiple play features, including a 17-foot mega soaker.
Twisted Towers & Plunge Pool
Two body slides, two tube slides and the Plunge Pool’s balancing water-walk feature. Verified slide minimum: 48 inches.
Splash Cove
Two tube slides using single or double tubes on a first-come, first-served basis. Verified slide minimum: 48 inches.
Adventure Pool
Zero-depth-entry pool reaching roughly two feet deep, designed as a lower-intensity area for younger adventurous children.
Lazy River
Approximately 900 feet long and wrapping around the Big Island, with single and double tubes offered first come, first served.
Rocky Bay
Includes two 10-foot Aqua Climb walls and water-basketball nets. Strong swimming ability matters and a lifeguard may require a swim test.
Splash Pad
About 4,400 square feet of zero-depth water play with multiple spray features and changing activity zones.
Bunker Beach waterslide height and supervision rules
48-inch slide minimum
The verified park rule requires guests to be at least 48 inches tall to ride the waterslides.
No lap riding
Parents may not take smaller children down a waterslide on their lap.
No catching at the bottom
The attraction rules say parents may not stand at the slide exit to catch a small child.
No life jackets on slides
U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets can be useful in other areas, but they are not permitted down the waterslides.
Rocky Bay is different
Aqua Climb users should be strong swimmers. Lifeguards may conduct a swim test when ability is uncertain.
Adult supervision
Children under 12 were required to have active supervision from an adult age 16 or older.
Is Bunker Beach good for toddlers and pre-K children?
Lagoon
One of the strongest small-child choices because it starts at zero depth and reaches only about one foot at its deepest point.
Adventure Pool
Zero-depth entry and roughly two-foot maximum depth make it a useful step up from Lagoon for confident younger children.
Splash Pad
The 4,400-square-foot splash area gives families another option when a child is not ready for deeper pools or slide towers.
2026 Tot Time reference
Schedule
Tue & Thu2026 Tot Time ran from June 9 through August 27, 8:45–10:45 AM.
Admission
$7/swimmerAdults were free during the 2026 Tot Time program.
Adult ratio
1 : 2Official rules required one adult for every two participating children.
2026 cabanas, picnic shelters, birthdays and group rates
These rentals are especially useful for shade, larger family gatherings and reserved-entry protection on capacity days. Prices below are completed-season references, not confirmed 2027 rates.
Lagoon Cabana
$76–$173 2026 half-day/all-day weekday and weekend rangeIncluded shaded seating and 10 bottled waters. Guest admission was separate.
Island Cabana
$93–$196 2026 half-day/all-day weekday and weekend rangeLocated around the Big Island/Lazy River area with shaded seating and 20 bottled waters.
Picnic Shelter
$95–$200 2026 half-day/all-day weekday and weekend rangeAdded in 2026, with charcoal grill, electrical outlets, restroom and parking access.
Birthday Party
$44 2026 listed add-on priceIncluded birthday T-shirt, announcement and cupcakes; it was not available with picnic-shelter reservations.
Meal Voucher
$11.50 2026 cabana/group referenceChoices included a hot dog, hamburger or black bean/Beyond-style burger, chips and fountain drink depending on reservation type.
Group Admission
$16.25/person Verified 2026 group rateGroups needed advance reservation and full payment at least 14 days before arrival.
Food, coolers, lockers and cashless payment
No outside food inside
Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted inside Bunker Beach.
Picnic outside + re-entry
Nearby picnic facilities can be used. Get a hand stamp at the entrance booth before leaving so you can return during the same day.
Water bottle exception
The visit page lists an empty reusable bottle or a sealed water bottle among items guests may bring.
Two dining locations
Official attraction information identifies Breakers Snack Shack and Tidal Wave Café.
Lock your valuables
Staff does not hold belongings. The verified 2026 locker prices were $7 small, $10 large and $15 jumbo.
Cashless facility
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay were accepted, with cash-to-card kiosks available for visitors carrying cash.
Weather closure and rain-check rules that affect ticket decisions
62°F or colder
The verified policy allows the pool to clear and/or close when the current temperature reaches 62°F or lower.
Visibility matters
Operations may stop when rain makes it difficult for staff to see the bottom of a pool.
30-minute clearing
The pool deck must be cleared for 30 minutes, with the clock restarting after each additional thunder or lightning event.
Tornado warning
A tornado warning is another listed reason to clear and/or close the aquatic facility.
Bunker Beach accessibility details verified on the official page
Zero-depth entry
The official accessibility page lists Wave Pool, Lagoon, Adventure Pool, Lazy River and Splash Pad as features with zero-depth-entry access.
Aquatic wheelchair
The accessibility program allows the aquatic wheelchair in Lagoon, parts of Adventure Pool, Splash Pad and Wave Pool subject to the posted safety limitations.
Family restrooms
The park lists seven family restrooms with ADA-accessible showers at multiple locations.
ADA parking
The current accessibility page lists 14 ADA parking stalls.
PCA / caregiver access
The official page asks guests to call 763-324-3310 for information about PCA or caregiver access.
Individual attraction limits still apply
Accessible entry to the facility does not automatically mean every slide or feature can accommodate every mobility need.
What is planned before Bunker Beach opens for 2027?
Lazy River bridge replacement
The bridge crossing the Lazy River is scheduled for replacement as part of the post-season work.
Adventure Pool filters
New sand-filter units are planned for the Adventure Pool.
Plunge Pool filters
The Plunge Pool is also included in the planned sand-filter replacement work.
How to plan a future Bunker Beach Water Park visit
Check whether the new season is actually open
Start on the official Bunker Beach homepage. Do not rely on a map listing or an old article header when the park is seasonal.
Verify the new ticket prices
Use the official daily admission page once the next season goes on sale. Treat every 2026 price in this article as a reference rather than a future promise.
Add the regional park vehicle permit
Bunker Beach admission and Bunker Hills Regional Park vehicle entry are separate. Check the current daily and annual permit amount before building your family budget.
Measure children who want the slides
Recheck the official attraction rules. The verified 2026 waterslide rule was a 48-inch minimum, with no lap riding and no life jackets on the slides.
Choose food, shade and storage before arrival
Decide whether you will buy food inside or use the outside picnic area, budget for a locker if needed and reserve a cabana early if shaded private space matters.
Check weather before buying a date-specific ticket
Review temperature, thunder, lightning and heavy-rain risk. The 2026 policy made pre-purchased online tickets ineligible for rain checks.
A practical first 60 minutes when Bunker Beach reopens
Entry and locker
Handle admission, any required wristband or entry procedure and your locker before the family is wet and spread across the park.
Confirm slide eligibility
Measure uncertain riders and read the current attraction signage before anyone waits in a slide queue.
Split by real interests
Qualified slide riders can target Twisted Towers or Splash Cove while younger children start around Lagoon, Adventure Pool or Splash Pad.
Regroup
Meet at the preselected location, reapply sunscreen, hydrate and decide whether the next block should be Lazy River, Wave Pool, food or another attraction zone.
Official Bunker Beach sources for the final live check
Use this guide to understand the trip, but use the official facility and Anoka County sources for the transaction or same-day decision—especially once 2027 information starts replacing 2026 pages.
Bunker Beach Water Park FAQs
Is Bunker Beach Water Park open now?
No. The official Bunker Beach website currently says the park is closed and thanks visitors for the 2026 season. The published 2026 operating season ended August 30.
When will Bunker Beach Water Park open in 2027?
An exact 2027 opening date has not yet been published on the official pages reviewed. Anoka County says planned improvement work should be completed before Bunker Beach opens for the 2027 season, but that construction statement does not provide a specific opening day.
Is Bunker Beach Water Park in Minneapolis?
No. Bunker Beach is located at 701 County Parkway A in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, inside Bunker Hills Regional Park. “Bunker Beach Water Park Minneapolis” is a common search because the park is in the wider Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area.
How much was Bunker Beach admission in 2026?
The verified 2026 regular general admission was $20.50, senior admission for age 62+ was $16.25, general twilight admission after 4 PM was $16.25, senior twilight was $14.25 and guests under 18 months entered at no charge. Wait for official 2027 prices before budgeting a future visit.
Does Bunker Beach charge for parking?
Bunker Beach is inside Bunker Hills Regional Park, where the verified 2026 vehicle entrance permit was $7 daily or $30 annually. A free 10-minute drop-off pass was also listed. Recheck the regional park permit amount for the new season.
How tall do you have to be for Bunker Beach waterslides?
The verified 2026 rule required riders to be at least 48 inches tall to use the waterslides. Parents could not take smaller children down on their lap or catch them at the bottom, and life jackets were not permitted on the waterslides.
Can you bring food into Bunker Beach Water Park?
Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted inside the waterpark under the verified rules. Picnic facilities are available nearby, and visitors can leave and return with a re-admission hand stamp. An empty reusable water bottle or sealed water bottle is allowed.
Does Bunker Beach have a lazy river and wave pool?
Yes. Official attraction information lists a heated wave pool and a roughly 900-foot Lazy River, plus Lagoon, Twisted Towers, Splash Cove, Adventure Pool, Rocky Bay and a 4,400-square-foot Splash Pad.
Can I buy Bunker Beach tickets online?
During 2026, online daily tickets were available up to three days before a visit, guaranteed entrance for the ticket date, could not be purchased the same day and were not refundable or eligible for rain checks. Check the next-season admission page before assuming those rules will stay unchanged.
Where is Bunker Beach Water Park?
Bunker Beach Water Park is at 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, inside Bunker Hills Regional Park. The official waterpark phone number is 763-324-3310.