Hawaiian Falls is making a splash Memorial Day weekend as its Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco waterparks open daily for the summer season. Families can pack the sunscreen, grab the beach towels and celebrate the start of summer with slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.
Mansfield's Hawaiian Falls is at 490 Heritage Parkway.
To honor those who serve, Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active-duty and retired military personnel with a valid military ID during Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. The parks will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday and from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Memorial Day. Season passholders receive early entry 30 minutes before the parks open.
“As a thank you to the men and women who are currently serving and those retired from our armed forces, we want to offer these honored guests free admission,” said Hawaiian Falls Marketing Director Ron Mckenzie. “Because of their service, families can enjoy quality time with friends and families.”
Each of the waterparks feature a wave pool and lazy river in addition to slides and attractions of varying height and age requirements. Season passes in 2026 for individuals start at $49.99 for unlimited visits at their home park with early entry every operating day or $59.99 for unlimited visits at all three Hawaiian Falls waterparks with early entry every operating day, as well as 20 percent savings on all food and beverage, and 20 percent off on cabana rentals and 25 percent off weekday tickets for additional guests.
Hawaiian Falls 2026 special events include:
Father’s Day weekend – Dads get in free June 21
Champions Day – June 13 and July 25 Champions (individuals with special needs) and their families will have exclusive access to the parks from 9-10 a.m. Champions tickets are FREE and family companion tickets are only $10 (limit 4) for the whole day.
Summer Sing-Along Dive in Movie Series – June 5 (Waco); June 12 (Mansfield) and June 19 (Roanoke)
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson – June 25 in Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco
Independence Day weekend – Active-duty and retired military personnel as well as first responders receive free admission.
Dive in Movie – July 10, 17 & 24 in Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco
Aloha Back to School Supply Drive – July 27–Aug. 9
Hawaiian Falls Waterparks has been serving Texas families for more than 20 years, with locations in Roanoke, Mansfield and Waco. Hawaiian Falls has been named among the Top 20 Best Waterparks in the United States. The parks feature a wide variety of attractions, slides, and amenities designed to create lasting memories for the families and communities they serve. For more information about Hawaiian Falls, including operating hours and details for the Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco locations, visit hfalls.com.
In 2025, Hawaiian Falls was acquired by Orlando‑based Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment, reinforcing a shared commitment to continued investment and long-term growth.
Mansfield, Texas, is a booming city, nestled between Fort Worth and Dallas, but with a personality all its own. The city’s 76,247 citizens enjoy an award-winning school district, vibrant economy, historic downtown, prize-winning park system and community focus spread across 37 square miles. The Mansfield Record is dedicated to reporting city and school news, community happenings, police and fire news, business, food and restaurants, parks and recreation, library, historical archives and special events. The city’s only online newspaper launched in September 2020 and will offer introductory advertising rates for the first three months at three different rates.