What a wonderful place to enjoy the day with your family. If it were not for covid-19 we would be there today. The next time you have the chance to visit Arizona, this is one of the best and oldest water parks to visit. You will not be dissatisfied.

Okay so Big Surf has enjoyed the luxury of not having much competition in the valley, which means they never really had to do much renovations to the property. The place looks virtually the same as it did in the 90’s. For that reason it is a three star water park. You can still have fun at the park, just could do a bit better. Slippery areas, also hot on the feet of you or your kids are barefoot in several areas of the park.

This is a pretty good place for family fun. They have a large wave pool and several slides and a lazy river. There are changing rooms and places to get food -- fast food type things. There is a flea market in the parking lot during the winter months.

My family always has so much fun here.

This is a great water park.. i love this place also great staff.

Had a great day. Food prices were good, not outrageous, think movie theater, not Disney. Loved the slides, a good mix. Lots of areas for all ages. A wade ares with slides for the little ones, another kids pool, slides for beginners to the adventurous. The wave pool was great, my son says its better and bigger than Wet n Wild. We will definitely go back.

Located on the boundary of South Scottsdale and Tempe, this water park is for all youth ages. Has a huge wave pool as well as smaller water pads and rides for younger kids. There is enough shade and lounge chairs if you get there at a reasonable time in the morning. Food selections are typical of this type of venue. They are sticklers for drinks from outside the park and will inspect your bag upon entry. You can bring a large cooler and leave it in your car and then exit and have a little lunch picnic for a much cheaper option. You may reenter the park with no problem. Highly recommend.

Big surf is really a fun place to enjoy the day! The waves are AWESOME and the slides are pretty good, but the one thing Big Surf needs is some repairs being done. Some of the slides are closed because they are dangerous. This should be fixed. Other than that the park is super fun and I would recommend to all ages. Although the water could use some replacing.

Wasnt too busy. We had a lot of fun.Could take a little better care of the bathrooms but other than that, everything was great. :)Will come back

Havent been here in 10 + years and it still looks good. They have slides for kids and adults. Great prices for tickets. Large parking lot. Clean bathrooms. Just needs some up keep on some of the slides. If your looking for more variety on slides i would go to sunsplash cost more but worth it.

Not to busy, plenty of life guards. Free parking. Great place for season pass with kids.

We had a great time!!! Ohhhh yeahhhhh

The young ladies up front were sooo nice, I am a Dad with no clue and lots of kids but the kindest they showed, you better do something nice for them, they truly deserve it and made a hectic day a blessing, thank you Big Surf, your staff is amazing. We are loyal customers for life and will be buying the passes.

Best place in town for kids. Had a BLAST in the wave pool. Kids loved it and the food was GREAT!!

Vendor at Thieves Flea Market it’s at Big Surf parking lot.This season starts October 5, 2019 and rated the best flea market in Phoenix new Times. I will be there as Hearts N HangUps With beautiful crystal creations and heart themed Swarovski crystal jewelry

They have a SERIOUS bee problem, and my niece was stung on the shoulder as a result. There were dead bees in the wave pool, a myriad of bees buzzing around the grassy areas, and a few even made their way up to the top of the waterslides, which is where my niece was stung.First Aid did what they could: monitor her vitals, apply anti-itch cream, and keep an eye on her to see if she broke out in hives or stopped breathing. Turns out my niece is not deathly allergic, which means no one had to deal with anaphylactic shock (which I was informed they are NOT equipped to deal with, as there are no epi-pens of any kind on site), but her luck ran out when we discovered shes EXTREMELY sensitive to bee venom. Like stratospherically, absurdly sensitive.The pain was excruciating and lasted for hours. It radiated down her arm and across her chest. It caused several panic attacks. Tylenol and Ibuprofen couldnt touch it. She was in tears the whole way home.All because Big Surf is infested with bees, from the bottom of the wave pool all the way up to the top of the slides.We wont be returning, and I would caution ANYONE with a known bee allergy to stay far, far away.

Outstanding place to take kids 7 years and below. Plenty of space, usually not crowded. But summer pass and two admissions will have equaled the cost of the summer pass. Traditional admission is $35 and Military is $20z Lockers about $8-12. The only issue is there’s no lazy river and the wave pool only creates one wave per ten minutes. Would like to see more continuous waves.

Super fun waterpark in Tempe! But no lazy river?!!!! Great way to stay cool in the heat

I remember going here in 8th grade and IT WAS SO FUN, too bad I got sick for like two days lol.

This is a decent place. The staff is good and the place is fun enough. Wave pool is excellent but no lazy river and its pretty old.Overall not a bad place

Great family fun! Use groupon for the best rates!

Great place to relax and let the kids play. Food is not overly expensive. I ordered a large pizza and drinks for five and it was enough for all of us for under 25. The only problem is there isnt enough shade for the number of people they let in the park. Get there early or wait for someone to leave are your only options. The kids always love going. Their was one police officer on duty walking around, which I thought was great. I wasnt worried about someone taking our stuff from our seats while we were playing. They have lockers, changing rooms and plenty of restrooms.

This is descent park to spend 2 to 3 hours though day option doesnt have enough rides to keep you busy. Rides are monotonous here. They can be more of water sprinklers/games for kids to keep them busy. This is just relative comparison between other water parks I have been to. However wave-pool is a big attraction and most of the crowd enjoyed to ride on waves. We end uo spending most of time just dipping in various pools.

Best day ever! Love big surf. So many slides and on the day we went it was 18 + and had live bands! An amazing experience

Great price for tickets, if you get there early you wont have lines, but the lines go pretty quickly. I would give 5 stars if all the slides were in operating order. On a hot day the enclosed slides are so hot inside, especially the black slide you cant wait for it to end.

Was here for wet electric. Cant wait for wet electric 2020!#turlockandco

Nice water park. I wish they had a lazy river and better food though. One of my girls wanted the chicken and waffles. It was an Eggo waffle and some low budget breaded chicken filets. Also, you need to get there early if you want lawn chairs or a table.

Great place to take your kids if you plan to be there all day. They told my son could go down slides but once he started he was then told he was too big. He is 6. They were rude to him. The lines go fast and its not that long of a wait.

Kids enjoyed it! Was fun for all ages!

Really fun experience for the whole family a lot of things to do highly recommended for people trying to have a nice day in the sun and water

Fun little water park that turned 50 in 2019. The Wave pool was very large and fun. They could do some maintenance on the water slides. If they renovated this place could be really cool with its history. No lazy river on site. Didnt try the food. You can go in and out so we ate out of our cooler in the parking lot.

Very friendly staff, and fun place for the kids. My daughter lost her glasses in the wave pool and the staff took down a description and number in the event they were found. Get here early because unlike other places they dont rent out cabanas, its first come first serve. Also not much change has occurred over the last 20 years. Still the same fun water park.

Reasonably priced, awesome wave pool, multiple water slides whether you want to go on a tube or not. Kid friendly areas. And free parking. Definitely a nice respite from a hot Phoenix summer day.

Buy the season pass if you plan on coming more than once. Im not about the wave pool, but mainly just come here for my two year old to walk around in the water. Nice toddler area and baby slides. Theres water buckets and water cannons. A nice shaded water bench in two feet of water for parents with kids. The older kids love the wave pool and renting rafts. All the slides are fun and the lifeguards do a decent job at enforcing rules and keeping the peace. The food and drink, of course, are outrageous. Overall a nice place for the summer with a season pass for some water fun.

Went to the Circus Americana set up next door. A small, intimate setting, like an old-time road show. A fun couple of hours.

Fun place to hang out or take the kids. It managed to feel small, definitely not crowded which was nice. We bought a locker but left many of our belongings at our chairs and felt safe to do so. The food, while not inexpensive, was reasonably priced and tastes better than Id expect from a water park.

Best advice: bring plenty of sunscreen and get here early to grab a spot in the shade. No outside food or drinks are allowed, except for sealed water bottles. We rented the surf rafts and had a blast riding the waves. The afternoon got a little crazy though with all of the people.

Has free parking unlike other water parks in AZ. No waiting in hour long lines for food or drinks either. The kids all had fun in the slides and wave pool. Bar isnt too bad pricing as long as you dont want a double shot as our friend did. Both big surf and wet wild hurricane harbor are thirty mins from us and wed rather big surf. Worth the money. Get a season pass well worth it.

Overall not a good waterpark. Slides had dirt on them, water was dirty.

This water park is a great family experience. The food was not too bad and not expensive. The wave pool is huge and my kids loved the slides. The only problem we had is they need to add more lawn chairs. We went on a very slow day and it was so difficult to find even a couple. The staff was very nice and you can tell the lifeguards are very diligent and focused on safety. The lawn chair issue is not enough to deter our family from coming back though.

This place is great for a simply day with some water. Watch your kids do not expect the life guards to do it please WATCH YOUR KIDS !!! but DONT lose raft on busy days they dont replace them and people will TAKE THEM! other then that a fun time

Water fun for the whole family! Slides, splash pools, awesome wave pool and more! We love just floating along in the wave pool. Completely relaxing.

Someone brought the beach to AZ!! Always have an awesome time here!

On the smaller side which makes it easier to track my kids. Plenty for Toddlers, teens and adults to do. We buy the season pass each summer and find its a good way to stay cool and wear the kids out. Bathrooms are always pretty gross and the food is way overpriced, but my kids love coming!

I would definitely recommend Big Surf, more so that Hurricane Harbor. Much more fun experience and way more activities to do. My 6 year old loves going to Big Surf, I bring her at least 4-5 times every summer.

Great family fun with my daughter for her birthday. The only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is because there arent enough different attractions. Its just a few slides and the wave pool (which is always awesome).

I honestly love this place. I received a season pass as a gift and Ive going at least once a week with my friends. A wonderful place to go if you want to relax at the wave pool. I have taken advantage of both the raft and boogie board rentals. Their slides are thrilling. Though not as numerous as other water parks they are well maintained.

We took a surfing lesson, two mornings with minimal people. After trying to get lessons in California, this was the best experience! John was a great instructor who by the first day led us to take a wave all the way in. Highly recommended!

We got discount tickets through Groupon and arrived when the park opened. Luckily we found a covered spot, very limited. My first impression was older park, but maintained. We spent most of our time in the wave pool and tried 1 slide. There could be better signs. Our child went to the kid area and was turned away from the open colored slides because he as too tall. The park offers a little kid area restricting height, not the area he tried to use. We were disappointed. Also, we went to ride a double tube slide and when we got to the top of the ride found out the slide we wanted was single tube only. The wave pool sends 1 wave every 3.5 minutes and the boogie boards get the wave pool for 30 minutes a couple times during the day. It got very busy as the day went on. We had a good time, but will try a different place next time.

Great place to let the kids wear off some energy! Love that its a smaller park too!

Huge, exceptional wave pool surrounded by great water slides. Some of the tubes have LEDs in then for a psychedelic effect (something like the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey) as one is zooming by them in darkness). Others are open and one can see the park, city and sunshine. This is one of the best and most exhilarating experiences of my summers.

Its a great place to take the kids to have fun. the best way is to bring a lunch so when they close the wave pool for surfers then you can go and get some good lunch in the parking lot and come back in to enjoy the rest of your day. Bring some sunscreen and some water bottles or your own water. Thats all you are allowed to bring in.

Great place to take the kids. not many rides to go on. wave pool is the best attraction there. and food is too pricey for the portion and quality.

Fun for what it is:) at least 5 of the water slides were down when we went so that was a bummer.

Fun all day

We brought our small private school to Big Surf today. Joe Shannon, the manager, took such good care of our group of 14. When we arrived, we had a space directly in front of the wave pool, with plenty of chairs and shade. He also provided us with a cooler full of water and gatorades. He ushered our group through the crowd which eliminated the long lines He ensured our students and team members had a great time, which we did! Venturing into the community with individuals living with autism can be challenging. Joe recognized that and his kindness is greatly appreciated. We will definitely be back!

An affordable option for summer fun. However, Big surf needs new attractions and better upkeep on its current ones. When I went, two slides were shut down and The whole place felt in disrepair.I didnt have a bad time, but I had to wonder if all the paint chips in the water had lead in them.

If you turn back the hands of time Big Surf was probably a great destination. Unfortunately today it is seriously showing its age. The wave pool and water slides are still fun, however have they ever heard of paint and maintenance. My message to the owner is dont be afraid to renovate and raise prices to cater to a higher income clientele.

This place was perfect for my son’s 9th BDay. He had a blast going in the wave pool. He said that was his favorite. We brought water. That was important. It was hot and the water saved us. There was plenty of umbrellas to lay underneath we found them around 1pm. Parking was easy and free.Hard to see from road. Across from soccer field / Phx Rising.

Lots of fun. Great place to go with a family. Best wave pool around. But enough wave to catch and ride in.

We had a great time there at the Surfing with Nixon event for autistic kids. My 10 year old autistic son really had the biggest smile on his face. Loved it!! Want to go back soon.

We had a great time with the family!My son hurt his foot and the attendants were so very friendly and great with us! Thank you

I like big surf. This place has the one and only real wave pool, that simulates the ocean. Its not choppy waves that rock you back and forth. The wave gets pulled up from the bottom, and actually creates an ocean like wave, all the way to the shore. Once you learn where to put your raft to surf to shore, its a blast.Downside..... there doesnt seem to be enough lifeguards that watch the wave pool . It can be overly crowded. Its hard to control your raft when youre in the wave, so you end up rafting on top of someone else. Or someone else rides on top of you. Thats fine and fun, but its also a easy way that people get hurt and kicked in the head and whatnot. You have to watch out and take precaution for yourself. The foods pretty decent for a snack bar

The wave pool was the best!

My favorite place to go with the kids! Its prefect for ALL ages!

We had a blast at Big Surf today. Its not overly crowded, the people are nice, its easy to maneuver and keep track of your kids there, which as a parent I really appreciate. Plus the price is great. My boys were obsessed with the wave pool. My youngest really liked the slides Cyclone and Black Hole. The park is old school, but we like that. We got some Dippin Dots on the way out of the park. Super fun time!

Its always been a great time when we bring the kids. The lifeguards are very attentive and helpful. When we went, the slides had short lines and there were always tubes available for the slides that needed it.

Lots of fun, would go again if they do Groupon again. Would be cool to see an adults only pool with swim up bar. Just an idea ;)

What a wonderdul mini vacation spot for people who just want a fun water day!

My family went on opening weekend and we had a great time. It wasnt too busy which was great. Live that there are 2 bathrooms, lots of food choices and locker rentals. There are 2 areas for kids, one is for small kids, which is great.

Liked this place but it’s a lot smaller that it looks online. We went with a Groupon, but Wet & Wild is a better option.

Great water slides and wave pool kids love it. Dont forget to bring your own lunch because food is kinda expensive, but you cant bring any food inside the park so be prepared to have a cooler with sandwiches and plenty of cold snacks. My kid was so excited he didnt leave for lunch until it was time for the Surfers to surf which was from 5-5:30 I think and no one can get in the wave pool without a Surf board. You should also bring your own Boggie board unless you want to pay $6 for a rental.

It has a good wave pool, but i personally am a water slide junky, so it isnt my cup of tea. But if you want to hang out with friends in the wave pool it is the perfect place. Sorry just not my thing.

This place is fun! Beyond the rides being safe and fun, the employees overall had very good attitudes, and this matters tremendously. Thanks and good job yall

I love riding the rafts backwards in the wave pool. The life guards are on point. Love this place so much

I went to Big Surf as a kid and have lots of great memories with friends. I take my sons there now every year and they have a great time. Park is in need of renovation, its showing its age.

First to start, I thought this was a different water park that I wanted to go to. They dont have the lazy river haha thats golf land. Now, since Im over being disappointed that they didnt have the ride I wanted. My 6 year old doesnt swim yet and doesnt like the slides so we spent way more then Id like you just go in 1 pool. The food is decent price and they have coffee! Got coffee and a bagel only to take a bite and the bagel is stale. So if youre a mom or dad with a child like mine, I do not recommend this place. Waste of money. Go to a public pool. And just be cautious of their foods.

My grandkids love going to Big Surf. I always have a good time also. Love the wave pool and all the different slides. Beach type look is very cool.

Great price for a water park. Lots to do for kids of all ages. ( Adults too) Both my 3 and 7 year olds loved this spot. Have to bring them back again

Great fun. Took surfing lessons. The park staff and instructors are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this park.

Crazy expensive. They charge for Everything. Could not find water fountain so you must buy overpriced concessions. 3 attractions were closed. Place is way outdated. Timeshare reps at the front that bombard you right inside the gate. Would not recommend. Go to sunsplash. Way better value.

I wanted to love this place...I took my 6 year old son for this first time. It was OKAY, but there were definitely some safety issues and there is a lot of renovations that need to be made. There were two times our raft got caught (double raft) in a slide and almost turned around in an enclosed slide, and another park patron’s actually did. Then on the white slide, the tube felt too big and was dragging along the sides at times and my feet kept hitting the sides, so naturally I brought my feet in, but I also almost hit my head...I really didn’t feel safe on that one. The slides and towers were super rusted. Everything else was fine, and despite everything we had a great time!

Its dated for sure but it was still a ton of fun!!! Spent the day in the wave pool but there are some very fun slides that I did also. Some people say the water is too warm, swim to the deeper end for cooler water. Extras can be pretty expensive so just take your need to haves and lock up your valuables in the trunk as lockers are $7-$10 per day (all day). If youve a family and need a place to put your stuff it would be worth it I suppose. Didnt buy any extras but rafts for the wave pool are $7. Totally worth it. If youre not going rent a raft youre wasting your time and money. The slides have their own tubes. They have lots of palapas for shade. If you cant find one in the front, there are plenty near the slides (makes it a little more private as well). Its been 40 years since I was there the last time but I still had a blast. Oh, look for coupons at Costco or other places. 55+ only $15. Have fun!!!

Big Surf is amazing and one of my favorite places to go in the summer! It has a HUGE wave pool (I heard its one of the largest in the world). The waves in it are pretty big, amazing for anyone who likes a good thrill! If youre able to rent a raft, or someone gives you one after theyre done (if youre lucky!), then it makes the experience extra fun. It also has some of the most fun water slides Ive ridden on, and a couple calm pool areas where you can sit if the wave pool isnt open (or if its Boogie Board time for those who rent or bring their own boogie boards), or just if you want somewhere to relax in the waters. Of course, they also have a great splash pad and some slides for your little ones. The staff here are really nice too! Definitely bringing my future kids here.

This is a cool place to take your family if you just trying to cool off but they do not have too many water slides

We attended a charity event here and the whole family had a blast. Its nice that they also have smaller slides for younger children.

This place needs to be remodeled looks very out dated. Not worth the price I paid there is no lazy river. Honestly it looks like a city pool area it not many attractions its really boring a few water slides but just dont waste your money here. If u want a good time go to Golfland sun splash

Went for band splash and was disappointed how some things were handled. We had to discard most belongings at the gate for security, including sun screen. Now safety is very important, but that meant hundreds of people had no sun protection for a concert from 12pm-9pm in 100° weather.The park also seemed quite run down, as well as the entrance to the wave pool being incredibly slippery - all day people were slipping and landing on the concrete.Is a nice park but needs some love.

Very fun! Went there as a group. Some areas were closed off for the time we were there. One of the lifeguards seemed to not notice while I was choking for some reason though. Also, maybe a few more rides? After like 20 minutes you have ridden most rides. Also, most lockers seemed damaged or useless altogether. Two friends sharing a locker had to change lockers multiple times. Other than that and some other minor stuff, food was ok, salt on the pretzel was overdone and salt didnt taste good. Good prices on food. I walked in with 25 dollars, got a drink, pretzel, and kettle corn with a little bit left for dip n dots.

Nice, big and lots to do. i like how some of slides have ramps and not stairs i think its more safe when wet. Slides are good, pool is good and lockers are good. Staff is nice and friendly all they are missing is a lazy river. Chairs and shade are good. I was there on vacation and it was a great way to spend 3 hours in the morning.

Fun family time, all ages..my grandkids love it there

We love this place. They may not have the biggest baddest slides but the wave pool is awesome and I can keep an eye on the kids from anywhere. Definitely a plus!

I had amazing time at Big Surf! It was my first time and Im so glad I went. I hung out in the kid area near the wave pool with my friend. Then I headed to the slides.I went on all the slides. I recommend when its a scorching AZ day!!!

I just got a season pass for my family and its so worth it. I love how they have discounts on food and that they have a free locker where you can bring your own padlock. Other theme parks require you to pay for lockers and the food is so expensive. Not Big Surf. They obviously care about peoples budget.

Great place to kick it with fam from outta state.

Lots of people but they do a good job with keeping up.. Its a fun place

Wave Pool is huge and set so one wave is unleashed every few minutes and this wave is surfable as mater of fact if you have a surf board there are designated times for surfing only. I prefer this to other parks that have a constant flow of smaller waves

Just took the kids and it was a great time. Show up early cuz by 2-3 its pretty packed. Cant go wrong with the original wave pool! Its also pretty cool to take my boys to a water park I went to as a kid. Without the Groupon though the price would have definitely been too much.

Not a lot of great rides. Old and run down. Fun for younger kids. Anyone over 10 will be bored quickly

This place has a great wave pool and some fun slides. Prices are good, but the equipment needs some updates. Also the water was very cold