The ticket is simple; choosing the right four-hour session is the real decision
Cascade Bay Water Park is a City of Eagan outdoor aquatic facility at 1360 Civic Center Drive. It packs a zero-depth leisure pool, 700-foot lazy river, tower slides, speed drop slides, small-child areas, sand play and mini-golf into a local municipal-waterpark format.
The park does not work like an open-to-close resort. Most daily tickets cover one four-hour session. This guide helps you choose that session, check what a 42-inch child can actually ride, avoid old coupon and locker information, and understand the weather rules before money is spent.
Cascade Bay Water Park 2026: fast answer
Current public admission is $14 per session for guests over 42 inches, $12 under 42 inches, $11 for seniors 62+, and free for children under 12 months. The $20 all-day ticket covers both public sessions and unlimited mini-golf.
Cascade Bay tickets and prices: do not confuse a session with a full day
Covers either Session 1 or Session 2, not both.
Current live visitor-facing admission tier.
One public open-swim session.
Everyone entering still counts toward facility capacity.
Includes both public sessions and unlimited Captain’s Course mini-golf.
Separate morning program for children 6 and under.
Separate fitness admission, not normal open swim.
Unlimited mini-golf is included with all-day waterpark access.
How to actually buy Cascade Bay tickets online without getting stuck
The City’s ticket portal has a few small rules that explain many failed checkout attempts. Knowing them first is more useful than simply linking to the ticket page.
Wait until you are inside the three-day sales window
Online tickets become available 72 hours before the visit date. Trying to buy farther out can trigger a ticket-availability error even when the park is scheduled to operate.
Choose the exact date first
The ticket calendar separates admission by day. Confirm the date before selecting Session 1, Session 2 or all-day access.
Choose the correct session
Session 1 is 10:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. and Session 2 is 3:15–7:15 p.m. A normal single-session ticket does not cover the other block.
Enter the email address carefully
The current ticket system specifically instructs buyers to enter their email address twice so the tickets can be delivered correctly.
You can buy as a guest
An Eagan Parks & Recreation account is not required just to buy a ticket. However, only logged-in customers can see previous purchases through their account.
Check before pressing the final button
Daily tickets are listed as non-refundable and non-transferable. Recheck the date, session and number of guests before completing payment.
Session 1 vs Session 2 vs all-day: choose around your family’s energy
Choose 10:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. if children have better morning energy, you want an earlier finish, or you prefer to avoid stretching the water day into dinner time.
Choose 3:15–7:15 p.m. if you have morning plans, live nearby or want a shorter after-lunch outing. Check for private-rental early closing before buying.
Choose the $20 ticket when your family will actually swim in both sessions and use mini-golf or concessions during the mid-day pool break.
What happens from 2:45–3:15 p.m.?
All pools clear for an extended safety break. All-day guests and season-pass holders may remain inside the facility, but nobody stays in the water. Mini-golf and concessions are the obvious ways to use those 30 minutes.
Cascade Bay Water Park hours in 2026
Session 1
10:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Session 2
3:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Safety break
2:45–3:15 p.m. All pools clear.
Little Mates
9:30–10:30 a.m. daily except Wednesday.
Cardio Bay
6:30–10:30 a.m. daily except Wednesday.
Cardio Bay
7:30–9 p.m. Monday–Thursday, subject to listed closures.
Cascade Bay coupons and ticket discounts: what still matters
There is no need to fill this page with expired coupon codes. The useful discount paths are the ones actually published by the City.
Splash ‘N Save
The City offered $3 off Session 2 on eight private-rental dates when the public park closed at 6:30 p.m.
$20 combined discount
A person purchasing both an individual Cascade Bay pass and Cardio Bay pass receives a $20 discount when both passes are for that same user.
$11–$12 group admission
Large and small groups can receive lower per-person rates when the reservation requirements are met.
Is there a Cascade Bay coupon still active on August 29?
The published 2026 Splash ‘N Save dates were June 18, June 28, July 16, July 19, July 23, August 2, August 6 and August 9. The City does not currently list another public Splash ‘N Save date after August 9.
2026 Cascade Bay season-pass prices and who should have bought one
First household pass holder.
Additional qualifying household member.
Additional young-child pass.
Additional household senior.
Valid through the published August 30 season ending date.
Captain’s Course is included.
Passholders receive priority entrance when Cascade Bay reaches capacity.
Passholders may remain inside the park while pools clear.
The preschool program remains separate.
Morning/evening fitness requires its own admission or pass.
Cascade Bay slides and height rules: what 42 inches actually changes
Height is only one part of the decision. The drop slides also require strong independent swimming, and some attractions require a child to ride and exit without an adult.
Six rules to explain to children before joining a line
Parents cannot stand at the bottom and catch a child coming off a slide.
Children cannot go down the major body slides together with an adult.
Being 42 inches tall is not enough if the child cannot independently handle the exit pool.
Coast Guard-approved jackets are allowed in the leisure pool and lazy river but not on body or drop slides.
Water shoes are allowed around the park but cannot be worn while going down slides.
Children under age 10 need active supervision from an adult or caregiver age 16 or older.
Is Cascade Bay good for toddlers? Little Mates may be the better first visit
6 and under
Built specifically for toddlers and preschool-age children.
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Daily except Wednesdays.
$7 per child
One adult enters free with each paid child.
1 adult : 4 children
Maximum published Little Mates child-to-adult ratio.
Little Mates opens select areas such as Shipwreck Cove and Sandpiper Beach before normal public swim. The Orange Slide may also operate, but its availability can change.
Cascade Bay menu: what is confirmed and what is not published
The City currently confirms a concession operation with hot and cold foods, hand-dipped ice cream, sweets and beverages, plus shaded patio seating. It does not publish a complete current walk-up menu with item-by-item prices on the main visitor page.
Hot and cold food
Current City visitor information confirms a range of hot and cold concession items.
Ice cream and sweets
Hand-dipped ice cream and sweet snacks are specifically listed.
Drinks and shaded patio
Beverages are available with a shaded outdoor concession seating area.
Foods specifically named in group and birthday packages
Hot dog meal
Group and birthday meal options include a hot dog route.
PBJ Uncrustables
Listed as another organized-group and birthday meal option.
14-inch pizza
Birthday add-ons list cheese, pepperoni, sausage and gluten-free cheese options with fountain-drink pitchers.
Electronic lockers: use the newer FAQ price, not the stale $6 line
Small locker — $8
Guests can return to the locker as often as needed during the rental period.
Large locker — $12
Availability is limited and lockers can only be rented once per day.
Near Sandpiper Beach
Locker station is by First Aid and Lost & Found, attached to the shower building.
Things that should not take up space in your bag
Not allowed; Cascade Bay provides chairs.
Outside flotation devices such as water wings and noodles are prohibited.
Snorkels, flippers and goggles/facemasks covering the nose are not allowed.
Personal radios and speakers are not permitted.
Non-toilet-trained children should use swim diapers or plastic pants.
The FAQ says swim diapers are sold at concessions.
Cascade Bay weather policy: the return-pass rules are more specific than “rain check”
62°F or below
The waterpark may clear or close. Cardio Bay may still operate in colder conditions.
Pool-bottom visibility
Heavy rain can trigger a clearing when staff cannot adequately see the bottom.
Electrical storm
Electrical storms are a stated closure/clearing condition.
Tornado warning
A tornado warning is also listed as a reason to close.
If you bought a single-session ticket less than one hour before clearing
If the pool then remains cleared for more than an hour, you can produce your receipt, and you are present when the qualifying closure is declared, the current City policy provides a single-session return pass.
If you bought all-day access less than one hour before a Session 1 clearing
When the qualifying conditions are met, the policy provides passes good for two single sessions.
If you bought all-day access less than one hour before a Session 2 clearing
When the qualifying conditions are met, the policy provides one single-session return pass.
If you have already been there more than one hour
A single-session visitor does not receive a return pass. For all-day visitors, the result depends on whether the closure occurs during Session 1 or Session 2.
Birthday parties, group pricing and private rentals
Up to 10 guests plus two free adult chaperones.
Up to 10 guests with all-day admission and unlimited mini-golf.
Guests over one year old, including spectators, count.
Plus tax; $1,000 non-refundable deposit.
What the $225 birthday package includes
The birthday child is included in that count.
Useful when the group needs more supervision.
A reserved party space rather than hoping to claim general seating.
Single-session package includes one round per guest; all-day package includes unlimited golf.
Vanilla cupcake and ice cream treat are included.
Party hosting, basic paper products and a birthday-child gift are included.
Large and small organized groups
25+ guests
$11 per person + tax for eligible Session 1 group visits. One free chaperone per 10 guests and a $275 deposit are listed.
15–24 guests
$12 per person + tax for advance Session 2 reservations. One free chaperone per 10 guests and a $180 deposit are listed.
Who owns Cascade Bay Waterpark?
City of Eagan
Cascade Bay is a municipal aquatic facility operated through the City of Eagan’s Parks & Recreation system, not a privately owned resort or amusement-chain waterpark.
City fees are an authoritative cross-check
The City adopts an annual fee schedule covering Cascade Bay admission, season passes, birthdays, groups and private rentals. That PDF is useful when reseller, review or older City-page numbers conflict.
Cascade Bay photos and reviews: what to look for before deciding if it fits your family
With toddlers
Look for current images of zero-depth entry, the Mini-Pirate Boat Slide, Orange Slide and Sandpiper Beach rather than judging the park from the tall tower slides.
With thrill-seeking kids
Look at the 40-foot tower, drop-slide exit pool and Purple Tube Slide. The physical scale makes the 42-inch and independent-swimmer rules easier to understand.
For parent comfort
Look at deck seating, shaded concession patio, grassy Hill Top, shower building and walking distance between the kid zones and larger attractions.
What the review pattern says
Tripadvisor currently displays roughly 4.4 out of 5 from 78 reviews. Repeated review themes include the lazy river, slides, family use, lifeguards and Cardio Bay. That is useful for experience context, but not for current administrative facts.
Cascade Bay map, address and phone numbers
Cascade Bay Waterpark
1360 Civic Center Drive
Eagan, MN 55122
Weather, closure and capacity hotline: 651-675-5577
General information: 651-675-5580
Groups / birthdays / rentals: 651-675-5504
Use the exact Civic Center Drive address in navigation. Cascade Bay is a municipal facility in Eagan rather than a resort property with a large highway complex, so the exact address is the simplest way to avoid routing to another Parks & Recreation location.
2026 City Fee Schedule PDF: what it confirms that generic park pages miss
The City Council-approved 2026 Fee Schedule was approved December 2, 2025 and later amended in February and March 2026. Its Cascade Bay section is useful because it puts multiple municipal charges on one page.
Daily fees
The PDF confirms $14, $12 and $11 single-session tiers, a $20 all-day pass, $7 Little Mates and $11 Cardio Bay.
Season-pass fees
It confirms $85 resident primary, $75 additional member, $61 younger/additional senior tiers, $75 Cardio Bay and higher non-resident amounts.
Mini-golf
The PDF confirms $2 for nine holes and $4 for unlimited daily use.
Birthdays
It confirms $225 single-session, $300 all-day and $21 per additional birthday guest.
Group baseline
The adopted schedule lists a Cascade Bay group fee of $11 per person; the current rentals page then explains the $11 large-group and $12 small-group operating structure.
Private rental
The PDF lists $1,400 per hour with a two-hour minimum, matching the current $2,800 two-hour private-rental page.
Why does the PDF say age while the live admission page says height?
This is a genuine official-source mismatch. The adopted 2026 Fee Schedule labels the $14 tier as “Guests 5 years and older” and the $12 tier as “Guests under 5 years old.” The current Cascade Bay admissions page instead labels those same dollar amounts as over 42 inches and under 42 inches.
Why the PDF matters for the birthday price conflict
The birthday page’s main pricing section says $225/$300, while older checkout instructions lower on that same page still mention $220/$295. The adopted 2026 Fee Schedule also says $225 single session / $300 all day, which supports the newer displayed birthday pricing.
Six-step Cascade Bay visit plan
Choose the session before building the rest of the day
Decide between Session 1, Session 2 and all-day access. A four-hour session is enough for many toddler families; older kids may get more value from both sessions.
Check the exact operating date
Look for private rentals, early closing, large organized groups or late-season schedule limits before making the drive.
Buy inside the 72-hour online window
Select the exact date and session. Enter the email correctly, and remember that the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Measure children and ask the swimming question
Height controls several attractions, but the speed drop slides also require a strong independent swimmer. Do not promise them based on the tape measure alone.
Decide food and locker strategy
Outside coolers stay outside. Decide whether you will eat at concessions, picnic outside, and rent the $8 small or $12 large electronic locker.
Check weather and save the receipt
Call the hotline when weather is questionable. The return-pass system depends on time of entry, length of closure, proof of purchase and being present at the closure.
First 60 minutes: a simple route for a mixed-age family
Locker + meeting point
Store valuables, find the shower/restroom area and choose a meeting landmark before anyone splits up.
Confirm slide eligibility
Check 42-inch riders and identify anyone who should avoid the deep drop-slide exit.
Do one priority attraction
Big-slide riders can tackle a must-do slide while small children begin around zero-depth or shallow play.
Regroup on calmer water
Use the lazy river, leisure pool or Sandpiper Beach as the first natural family reset.
Official Cascade Bay links: open them when the live detail matters
You should not have to bounce through ten government pages to understand a normal visit. Use these only when you need live checkout, current capacity, reservation inventory or final policy confirmation.
Cascade Bay Water Park FAQs
How much are Cascade Bay Water Park tickets in 2026?
The current City admissions page lists single-session admission at $14 for guests over 42 inches, $12 for guests under 42 inches, $11 for seniors 62+, and free admission for children under 12 months. All-day access is $20 per person and includes both public sessions plus unlimited mini-golf.
What are Cascade Bay Water Park hours in 2026?
The 2026 season runs June 5 through August 30. Session 1 is 10:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. and Session 2 is 3:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Certain private-rental nights close the public park at 6:30 p.m.
Does Cascade Bay have a coupon or discount?
The City offered a $3 Splash ‘N Save discount for Session 2 on eight designated private-rental dates in 2026. The final published date was August 9. Other official savings include group pricing and a $20 combined Cascade Bay/Cardio Bay season-pass discount for the same user.
How much are Cascade Bay lockers?
The Cascade Bay FAQ updated July 2, 2026 lists electronic lockers at $8 for small and $12 for large. Another City page still contains an older $6 figure, so the newer FAQ is the stronger current source.
Can I bring food or a cooler into Cascade Bay?
No. Outside food, beverages, alcohol, glass containers and coolers are not allowed inside. Picnic tables are available outside the main gate. Concessions inside offer hot and cold food, hand-dipped ice cream, sweets and drinks.
What happens if Cascade Bay closes because of weather?
Cascade Bay does not give cash weather refunds. Return-pass eligibility depends on how recently admission was purchased, whether the pool remains cleared for more than an hour, whether you have a receipt and whether you are present at the qualifying closure.
Is Cascade Bay good for toddlers?
Yes. Cascade Bay has zero-depth entry, Sandpiper Beach, a Mini-Pirate Boat Slide and Orange Shallow-Water Slide. Little Mates gives children age 6 and under access to select areas from 9:30–10:30 a.m. daily except Wednesdays for $7 per child with one free adult per child.
Who owns Cascade Bay Waterpark?
Cascade Bay is a municipal waterpark operated by the City of Eagan through its Parks & Recreation system. It is not owned by a private waterpark chain or resort company.
What are the main Cascade Bay slide height requirements?
Guests must generally be at least 42 inches tall for the body slides, speed drop slides and solo tube-slide use. The speed drop slides also require strong independent swimming. Guests under 42 inches can use the Orange Slide and Mini-Pirate Boat Slide and may use a double tube or lazy river with a caregiver when they can sit unsupported.
How much is a Cascade Bay birthday party in 2026?
The current birthday page and adopted 2026 City Fee Schedule list $225 for a single-session birthday package for up to 10 guests and $300 for the all-day package. Additional guests are $21 each.