About the water park at Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is a family hotel in Baxter, Minnesota, home to Paul Bunyan Waterpark. The park has a lazy river and 2 slides.
We didn't find published height rules for its rides, so ask at the water park desk if you have small swimmers.
Paul Bunyan Waterpark
Dashed = the hotel doesn't publish itIndoor/outdoor hot tub.
A tube slide and a four-story body slide from a 45-foot tower.
Zero-depth entry pool with play features.
Good to know
Each reservation includes up to 4 wristbands; extra passes can be bought at check-in if available.
Check the hotel calendar before you go.
Slides and attractions
Tube slide
No minimum listedTube slide from 45-foot tower
Body slide
No minimum listedFour-story body slide
Lazy river
No minimum listedLazy river
Zero-depth play pool
No minimum listedShallow pool with play features
Plunge pool
No minimum listedPool
Log walk
No minimum listedFloating walk
Rooms for families
- Family suite with a king, a queen and a double bunk bed
- Patio suites, some with a kids' loft
- Suites with jetted tubs, some with a kitchenette
- Standard queen and king rooms
More to do
Drive times
| From | Drive |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 2 hr |
| Madison | 6 hr 5 min |
| Green Bay | 6 hr 5 min |
| Des Moines | 6 hr 10 min |
| Omaha | 6 hr 45 min |
| Rockford | 7 hr 5 min |
| Milwaukee | 7 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 8 hr 20 min |
Estimates from each city's downtown, without traffic.
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Parents ask
Is the water park included with a stay at Lodge at Brainerd Lakes?
Yes. Each reservation includes up to 4 wristbands; extra passes can be bought at check-in if available.
How big is the water park at Lodge at Brainerd Lakes?
The indoor water park is 30,000 sq ft.
Does Lodge at Brainerd Lakes have a wave pool or lazy river?
Wave pool: no. Lazy river: yes.
Is Lodge at Brainerd Lakes good for toddlers?
Yes. Zero-depth entry pool with play features.
How far is Lodge at Brainerd Lakes from Minneapolis?
About 2 hr by car (around 130 miles). From Madison it is about 6 hr 5 min. These are estimates without traffic.
Can you visit the water park at Lodge at Brainerd Lakes without staying?
Lodge at Brainerd Lakes does not publish a day-pass option for non-guests.
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Checked October 2026. Hotels change prices, hours and attractions, so confirm before you book. Report a change.