About the water park at Ramada Tropics
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center is a family hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, home to Tropics indoor water park.
We didn't find published height rules for its rides, so ask at the water park desk if you have small swimmers.
Tropics indoor water park
Dashed = the hotel doesn't publish itTwo 160 ft slides, plus small slides on the pirate ship.
Zero-depth entry pool and pirate ship with small slides and sprayers for little kids.
Good to know
Water park wristbands come with the room. From September to late May the park opens Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning only.
Check the hotel calendar before you go.
Slides and attractions
Pirate ship
No minimum listed40 ft pirate ship play center with small slides and water sprayers
Water slides
No minimum listedTwo 160 ft water slides
Activity pools
No minimum listedWater basketball and volleyball pools
Zero-depth pool
No minimum listedZero-depth entry pool
Hot tub
No minimum listedHot tub, ages 18 and up
Rooms for families
- Standard rooms with microwave and mini fridge
- Poolside suites opening onto the water park
- Suites with a jetted hot tub
More to do
Drive times
| From | Drive |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | 5 min |
| Omaha | 2 hr 10 min |
| Minneapolis | 4 hr 15 min |
| Madison | 4 hr 25 min |
| Rockford | 4 hr 25 min |
| Chicago | 5 hr 45 min |
| Milwaukee | 5 hr 45 min |
| Green Bay | 6 hr 25 min |
Estimates from each city's downtown, without traffic.
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Parents ask
Is the water park included with a stay at Ramada Tropics?
Yes. Water park wristbands come with the room. From September to late May the park opens Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning only.
How big is the water park at Ramada Tropics?
The indoor water park is 18,000 sq ft.
Does Ramada Tropics have a wave pool or lazy river?
Wave pool: not published. Lazy river: not published.
Is Ramada Tropics good for toddlers?
Ramada Tropics does not publish a dedicated toddler area. Zero-depth entry pool and pirate ship with small slides and sprayers for little kids.
How far is Ramada Tropics from Des Moines?
About 5 min by car (around 7 miles). From Omaha it is about 2 hr 10 min. These are estimates without traffic.
Can you visit the water park at Ramada Tropics without staying?
Ramada Tropics 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.