Big Splash Water Slide Park - Delta, British Columbia

F M.

If you're deciding between Big Splash and Cultus Lake Waterpark, here’s a firsthand comparison—we’ve been to both, and the difference is noticeable. My 12-year-old daughter found Big Splash disappointing, especially after experiencing Cultus Lake. The park is significantly smaller, with fewer slides, and some of them have peeling paint that actually caused discomfort when sliding down. Both she and her friend complained that the gravel walkways were painful on bare feet—definitely not kid-friendly.

As a parent, I was struck by how Big Splash charges for nearly everything—and the costs add up quickly. Despite visiting on a weekday, admission was slightly more expensive than Cultus Lake’s weekday rate. Then we paid an additional $20 for parking, and if you want a picnic table or bench, it’s another $28. Outside food isn’t allowed, although we did notice people sneaking some in without staff intervening. The on-site food options are limited to burgers, pizza, and fried fare, with a few healthier items like veggie sticks and fresh fruit—but at $9, those felt overpriced.

Big Splash’s biggest advantage is proximity: if you live in Vancouver, it’s much closer than Cultus Lake, saving you considerable driving time. There is a small grassy area where you can set up a shelter or blanket, and I highly recommend bringing your own shade structure and chairs to avoid baking in the sun—unless tanning is your thing. For those willing to splurge, the park offers private cabanas ($175-$205) including a high-end one perched above the others that gives off a very “look down on the world” vibe and costs $350 to book on weekdays and an astonishing $450 on weekends. Those prices do not include admission and parking, but if you can afford those cabanas, then I doubt you’ll worry about admission fees or parking.

Compared to Cultus Lake Waterpark, Big Splash felt underwhelming and overpriced. Cultus offers more slides and variety, free parking, shaded picnic areas, and a better overall experience—especially for families. For us, the choice is clear: next time, we’ll be heading back to Cultus Lake, where the fun lasts longer and the fees are fairer.

Gitesh S.

Best Best Best !!!!!. This is the first time I went there. Water and Slides were clean and well high Maintained as well. Staff was quite good and extraordinary too. This place is definitely recommended if anyone wants to have fun in the waterpark

Jennifer D.

I did an adults day at this park with my husband and my brother and we had a total blast! We had so much fun trying all the slides.

We were there all day and noticed later in the day they adjusted the water, so the slides were all way faster and way more fun!

The boomerango was quite the adrenaline rush. So we were glad to chill in the hot tub after.

Though, we did notice there wasn’t an adults only hot tub as advertised on the website. The adult only one also has kids that the staff didn’t do anything about. But it was a slow day at the park, and it didn’t bother us having the kids there so we didn’t mind. Just something to note if you were hoping for a kid fee hot tub, I wouldn’t count on it.

The food was really good and big servings. We thought it seemed a little pricey until our orders arrived, and I couldn’t believe my burger not only came with fries but a lovely selection of veggies too! All our orders came with the veggies, which was not advertised so that was a really nice surprise. It was tasty too!

Being a slow day at the park, they closed the food early. So we were sad when we wanted ice cream at 5 that it was already closed. However, they did announce over the speakers they were closing the food and did a last call for it, but we just didn’t hear what it said. Just a good note to pay attention to the announcements!

My husband and I traveled from Victoria, with my brother joining us from Vancouver. They have a free shuttle that picks up from the ferry terminal that takes you to the waterpark which was awesome!

Overall it was an absolute blast of a day, we had so much fun! Rented a locker for our valuables and set up a nice spot on the grass for our towels and stuff so we had a spot to go to, to just hang out and meet. As adults, it definitely was enough water slides for us. It was the stairs that really got us. And we could see bringing our nieces and nephews here as they would absolutely love it.

A super fun day to do something different and we were glad we could go on a weekday when it wasn’t as hot out as well, because we had almost no lines for all the slides.

leila L.

We went with 3 different families on commute from Vancouver on a Friday. 15-minute walk from Tsawassen Mills. It wasn't a long lineup in entrance. There are only 3 people behind us around 1pm. All the waterslides wasnt that too busy. Just fair amout of guest. The staff are friendly and helpful. One of the staff took our group picture on our way out. Very nice gentleman.
I think it would be nice if they have a lagoon and artificial beach. But overall, the kids had a good time.

Jason C.

BIG SPLASH BIGGER Disappointment I am very disappointed in how opening day went
I came here with some friends for opening day
2 rides were closed (Eddie Eagle run and Solar splash open about an hour and 30 min after opening)
do to maintenance as well as the other hot tub was not working and was very cold
some of my friends where able to get free passes for the next visit how ever I was not able to get free passes for me and my girlfriend if your not ready for opening day then
I would push your opening day I paid 88$ to come in and with rides not working I was very upset.
The manager who gave out the free passes to my friends was very rude towards me. I would also like free passes or some sort of compensation in return for a terrible experience. I hope I get a manager who replies to my review 44$ per person is a little steep as well as 30$ to rent. A table plus 20$ for parking the park was very empty for an opening day (UPDATED June 29 one of the managers David got back to me about my inquiry via Email and took care of my issue I had. ( I switched my rating because of this, minus 1 star for the best slide being closed (eddy’s eagle run)

Brian M.

Food took forever. Kids were having trouble making it down the kids slides, but for a beginners slide sure. No cuts on our backs from the slide at all the joints were smooth. Food prices were acceptable, but a bit lacking of healthier options. The pizza price is ridiculous. The grounds clean, the staff friendly, and water clean. Price of entry we found very reasonable. All in all, don't regret going and will be back.

L N.

Had a blast!
Every staff member I spoke with was kind! From reading the reviews I thought it would be very rundown and terrible experience. It wasn’t! Place was surprisingly clean. Punjabi Auntie in the women’s change room was sweet, she cleans the area every 30 mins. Deserves a raise! The teenage staff were kind and friendly. Food wasn’t bad, veggie pizza needs more flavour or salt. Caesar salad was good. Ice cream fine. Don’t recommend the soft serve. Water wasn’t as clean as it can be but with kids running around in grass, what can you expect! If you can just have fun and not get caught complaining about the prices it’s a blast. Yes it costs money. But it’s worth it! I will be back!

Courtney S.

Big Splash Tsawwassen is exactly what you want from a summer water park: loud, busy, full of energy, and just the right amount of chaos.

We went during the twilight hours and had a blast. It’s not the biggest park, but it’s got enough variety to keep kids (and competitive adults) entertained. The water was warm and clean, and despite the crowds, we never waited more than five minutes for a slide, which is basically waterslide magic.

Was it peaceful? Absolutely not. Could I hear myself think? Not a chance. But that’s half the fun, it’s squeals, splashes, and non-stop action.

🌊 Pro tip: Twilight hours mean slightly smaller crowds than peak midday, plus you avoid the full midday sunburn experience.

Would 100% go back for another adrenaline-fueled, splash-heavy evening.

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