The Sopris Splash Zone is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with spring and fall hours available on weekends, weather and staff permitting. Check on the current hours of operation HERE.

Enjoying the Sopris Splash Zone and Shoshone Chutes is free of charge. You must be 42" tall to ride without an adult. Persons 36" to 41" may ride with an adult in a double tube. There are no age requirements.

 

Water has never been more thrilling! The Sopris Splash Zone offers you and your family new ways to create fun and memorable experiences, with:

Shoshone Chutes: A whitewater river open-air tube ride that plunges you downhill with plenty of twists and turns and screams. You'll feel like you're riding down the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, surrounded by lush landscaping, cascading tiers, and boulders.

Sopris Splash Zone: A children's play area with three mini-water slides, waterfalls modeled after the popular Hanging Lake hike in Glenwood Canyon, interactive water features, shallow play areas, and shade structures for sun protection.

Grand Fountain: A water feature that acts as a kid-friendly splash pad by day — by night, it becomes a lighted fountain that can be seen by pool-goers and Glenwood Springs visitors strolling across the pedestrian bridge.

 

What kind of water is used for the attractions?

This area uses fresh city water geothermally heated using our main Yampah spring.

Are there restrooms nearby?

Yes, restrooms are available for use near the west lawn.

Does the adventure river require tubes or mats to go down?

Yes. The adventure river requires inflatable (single and double) tubes. 

Are the Sopris Splash Zone and Shoshone Chutes ADA accessible?

The Sopris Splash Zone includes a ramp alongside the south stairway to allow wheelchair and stroller access. The Shoshone Chutes are not ADA accessible.

What are the minimum age/height requirements?

You must be 42” tall to ride without an adult. Persons 36” to 41” may ride with an adult in a double tube. There are no age requirements.

Is Shoshone Chutes a lazy river?

No, Shoshone Chutes is a whitewater river tube ride that plunges you downhill with plenty of twists, turns, and thrills.

Do the Shoshone Chutes, or anything in the Sopris Splash Zone, require an additional fee?

There is no additional cost to use the Sopris Splash Zone attractions.

Is the Sopris Splash Zone open year round?

The attractions in Sopris Splash Zone are open during peak summer season and weekends in the spring and fall, weather and staff permitting