Make the Most of Your Day at Schlitterbahn

Start your day at the Surfenburg and Blastenhoff sections on Union Street where there is more parking available as well as more admission booths at the Castle Entrance.

Hop a tram from the main section of the park around mid-day and go to the newer Surfenburg and Blastenhoff sections. Free tram service is provided between the two areas.

Buy Splash Cash. The waterproof wristbands have tabs that can be used for food, beverage and gift shop purchases throughout the park. Unused tabs, which are still attached to the wristband, may be redeemed for cash at the end of the day at all cash registers. (Since purchases do not always total even dollar amounts, you will still have to contend with change. It's a good idea to have a zippered pocket or a waterproof change purse.)

Bring your own picnic. No glass items or alcohol please. For your safety, all ice chests and picnic supplies will be checked upon entry. [Sorry, no barbecuing in the park.]

Claim a picnic table early. Put your cooler, towels and gear on a table to make a home base for the day. [Make sure all valuables are safely stowed in lockers!] Set times for your group to meet at home base for sunscreen breaks.

To avoid the crowds on weekends, come early or late in the season. Weekends in April, May, June, late August and September are less crowded than weekends from July I through mid-August.

Protect delicate skin from the sun with sunscreen, hats and light shirts. Check the gift shops if you forget to bring some.

Secure glasses or sunglasses with a neck strap [available at gift shops]. They may come off on some of the slides. You may want to leave your most expensive sunglasses at home!

Don't bring valuables into the park. Lock money and keys in lockers instead of keeping them in pockets where they may fall out in the slides. Lockers are available for $3.00 all day with a $2.00 deposit. Deposit is refunded when key is returned.

Guests with disabilities may obtain information on park attractions or request assistance at any Guest Relations booth, Customer Service location, or by asking a park supervisor (look for the navy blue shirts].