OWA Parks & Resort
OWA Parks & Resort
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OWA Parks & Resort is a 520-acre destination located minutes from Alabama beaches on the Foley Beach Express. OWA's centerpiece is Tropic Falls, with 23 theme-park rides, outdoor wave pool and the region’s largest indoor water park—with convertible roof. With Downtown OWA's dining, shopping & entertainment plus award-winning accommodations, OWA Parks & Resort is the place in Coastal Alabama to thrill, then chill.
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  • Hannah B
    4 contributions
    Overpriced & Not Fully Functioning
    We visited OWA in April of 2021 and had a GREAT experience. The park was full and functioning. Some people in our party bought the non-rider passes which allowed us to enjoy the day together at a reasonable price. Fast forward to April of 2023, we visited OWA and tried out Tropic Falls, the water portion of the park. My daughter was so excited and it was GREAT to her! However, from an adult’s point of view, there were quite a few things wrong. The outdoor pool was closed. The kid slides were closed. Half of the rides outside were closed. There’s no such thing as non-rider passes anymore - all adults have to pay full price, even if you don’t do anything. I don’t know how this place is going to stay open and functioning in Alabama of all places. People are just looking for something fun to do with their kids, and it’s honestly a ripoff. The only reason they’re getting 3 stars is because my daughter thought the place was amazing. I, on the other hand, think they have some work to do.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 14, 2023
  • Tish H
    9 contributions
    Better than expected!
    I was skeptical based on recent reviews but we had a great time! Although, it's wierd for their main attraction, the big roller coaster to not be running but in the end I'm probably glad I didn't had to find all my bravery to ride it! Lol!
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 7, 2023
  • FLDante
    Pensacola, Florida36 contributions
    Expensive and Hot
    Went with a school group to both parks. Very expensive! Once inside the park the concessions are high priced not surprisingly, but it’s a bit much for what’s offered. Staff was nice and friendly. The kids had fun on the rides although some were closed. Everything was open at the water park. Very safe with many lifeguards. There is almost NO shade in the amusement park which really hampered our enjoyment. I’m a FL native and it was brutal with no shade. I’m sure it will be nice once the trees get larger but in the meantime, more shade sails would be a good option.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 13, 2023
  • Feuk Y
    1 contribution
    Small, cramped, overpriced
    Price is very high for what it is, small indoors, no tubes, long wait and prices at snack bar. No indoor only pricing, outdoor closed due to weather and still had to pay full price. Indoors is about the size of a football field. They have 5 adult slides, a small laY river and a small kids area. 68 per person? Just crazy. Go 20 minutes south to Waterville USA it sits on 20 acres and the admission prices half
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 10, 2023
  • P D
    1 contribution
    Waste of $$ due to over crowding
    Went on a Saturday… lotta people there & unless you go during slow times you won’t get your moneys worth. We were nearly packed like sardines in there. Over priced if you only want to come swim & that’s it. $2.25 process fee added online just for grins to skim more out your pocket. Unless you go during week mid day u will not get you moneys worth. $63 feels like a rip off after my experience. Wife & I regretted spending 284 for us four when we could had more phone going swimming elsewhere for 40 for our family & had access to actually swim vs wading in the water getting elbowed. Will not return unless it’s weekday in morning. This was my opinion you’re entitled to make your own.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 29, 2023
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Don B
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Horrible experience . Water park was booked for a corporate event not allowing outsider to enter. Forced to go to Amusment park for 45 minutes on a $260 price tag for 6 rides and $250 per night hotel. Shops won't allow children to enter if alcohol is served . Dont waste your time or money this place was horrible.
Written August 14, 2022
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Pitzapie
Pipe Creek, TX89 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
The boys had a great time. The entry price was good $25 for the rides is excellent. The amusement area is small and there are ample places to sit while the kids go on the rides. However, I’m supposing they have staffing shortages like everyone else, and there’s a 20 minute wait (at least) in the concession stand line. We decided to have dinner there at the Groovy Goat and got the kids cards to play in the arcade. When we ordered the waiter told us the kids had to be at the table when they bring the food? I thought that was a strange rule. I couldn’t imagine trying to get 3 boys to sit at the table for the 45 minutes it took for them to bring our food. When they finally did bring our food they didn’t bring silverware or napkins. I motioned a waitress and she said she’d be right back (she never returned and we saw her sitting at the bar probably on break)
We finally had to go find napkins and silverware ourselves and by that time my friends steak was ice cold. One bite and she said it was dried out and tasteless. My burger looked delicious but had little taste. We had the manager come to the table about the steak dinner and he said he would make it right with her, but he never returned. We asked for our check so we could leave and after waiting another 15 minutes we got up and went to find someone to help us.
OWA is a good idea but their management and service is seriously lacking. I don’t believe I will ever feel the need to go back.
Written September 26, 2021
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Hey there, we're sorry to hear you weren't satisfied with your experience at the Groovy Goat. We'd be happy to share this with their management team and get you in touch. Feel free to email your contact info to info@VisitOWA.com and please include the details of this review.
Written October 8, 2021
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Cindi
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
This park is the biggest rip off at $70 per person. The indoor park is nice but theme park rides had only 4 that were working. The $70 is for the combo ticket (indoor park and theme park). You can buy only the theme park ticket for a lesser price but there is no option to purchase just the indoor water park. We should have gotten a clue when the parking lot was empty. The tickets are so overpriced. If we could have purchased just the indoor water park tickets separately we would have done so but there is no option to do that. Waste of $70 per person.
Written July 15, 2022
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Feuk Y
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Price is very high for what it is, small indoors, no tubes, long wait and prices at snack bar. No indoor only pricing, outdoor closed due to weather and still had to pay full price. Indoors is about the size of a football field. They have 5 adult slides, a small laY river and a small kids area. 68 per person? Just crazy. Go 20 minutes south to Waterville USA it sits on 20 acres and the admission prices half
Written July 10, 2023
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anjelina55
Florida121 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Really wish you would have enough ride operators on the kid rides at all times instead of only having a few open and alternating. We waited at the odd hour for 15 minutes and still nobody started the odd hour rides. My son only got to ride a few rides and then we had to go. This could be run better especially on a busy spring weekend day.
Written March 27, 2022
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P D
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Went on a Saturday… lotta people there & unless you go during slow times you won’t get your moneys worth. We were nearly packed like sardines in there. Over priced if you only want to come swim & that’s it. $2.25 process fee added online just for grins to skim more out your pocket. Unless you go during week mid day u will not get you moneys worth. $63 feels like a rip off after my experience. Wife & I regretted spending 284 for us four when we could had more phone going swimming elsewhere for 40 for our family & had access to actually swim vs wading in the water getting elbowed. Will not return unless it’s weekday in morning. This was my opinion you’re entitled to make your own.
Written July 29, 2023
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Sarah Beth
199 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
It’s a very cute area, unfortunately there aren’t many shops or restaurants. We wandered around for a bit after eating at Paula Deen’s. It was pretty much deserted. So much potential. There is music and speakers all over the center as well as several fountains. Very pretty area, just empty.
Written August 8, 2020
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Connector38295482659
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
This park is not worth the money. My husband and I took our 15 and 7 year old on 10/10/23 and were charged $260 to float around in the “lazy River”.. my youngest did a slide a couple of times, but it just wasn’t worth walking up after the first couple of times.

I called twice prior to our arrival to get more info and both times ended up on the phone with 2 different young ladies who weren’t helpful nor all that pleasant to speak with on the phone. I asked if everything was opened and was told yes, only to purchase tickets online before arriving and finding out the outdoor area was closed along with many of the rides outside.

Seriously, I’m so ashamed that I spent that much money.. plus, it was nothing but teenagers rubbing the place and never did any of them speak or voluntarily offer assistance.. and a few were glued to their cell phones. Honestly, it’s poorly run, and not very safe in my opinion when you employ a bunch of youngsters. This place at this time of the year is just not worth the money and I would really like to be refunded a partial amount.
Written October 16, 2023
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John W
Texas37 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Well Kept Secret in Foley off of the Foley beach express. This park is very nice and the grounds and landscaping are beautiful. We visited on a Wednesday was not crowded and parking is free. I only purchased a rider ticket for my 8 yr old we just wanted her to have fun since most of the rides I can't fit on because of being very tall. They don't sell just the Waterpark ticket which is what we wanted to do all together. Maybe in the future they will offer it but for now you can only buy 2 options amusement park only or the Waterpark and amusement park. The indoor Waterpark just opened a few days before we visited and the outdoor part was not done yet.We decided to wait for the whole park is done before we pay that ticket price. My daughter had a absolute blast and a epic time (her words). She rode all but one of the rides which was closed. The park is very clean but kinda empty hopefully that will change with the new Waterpark opening. Employees were friendly and helpful with the kids. They have plenty of shade and misting stations to cool off. We brought in our own water bottles.They have a nice amount of rides for kids. We will be back next summer.
Written July 11, 2022
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Lorri L
Pekin, IL100 contributions
Apr 2023
I will start by saying it was my choice to continue with my day as not to disappoint my grandchildren after we were here. First impression, rude employee. When we asked why so many rides are shut down and others on hourly rotation, she stated short staffed. After continuing the conversation as to why we should pay full price for a park that is barely open she rudely stated you can work here if you would like, we are hiring. So, moving on to an amusement park that had very few rides open and then on to a crowded water park. Even though it was over 80 degrees the outside area of the water park was closed and only a couple of slides inside were open. The website stated the wave pool is now open. We basically paid $320 for about three amusement park rides and an indoor pool. The concept behind this place is great. I just think they are having trouble getting it off the ground. People will not continue to pay full price for less than half the experience very long. I really wanted to enjoy myself I just couldn't get over the rude employee at the start of my day and the fact that we spent so much money for what we got.
Written April 5, 2023
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