Tucked into the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, AquaRidge WaterPark spans 140,000 square feet of heated pools, a winding lazy river, and thrill-ready waterslides, making it one of the biggest resort water playgrounds in the Valley of the Sun. A day pass grants access to three outdoor heated pools, including Wildfire Grove, complete with a waterfall tower and activity pool, and Sedona Cove, a curved pool ringed with VIP cabanas. Riders looking for more speed can head to Gullywasher and Little Eddy (42 inch height minimum) or The Drop (48 inch height minimum), while younger guests splash safely at one of two dedicated splash pads. For a quieter moment, the Sedona Springs whirlpool offers a warm soak, and guests 21 and up can upgrade to Sky Island, an adults-only infinity pool with champagne service.

The pass includes a poolside lounge chair on a first come, first served basis, towel service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and one parking validation for self-parking. Hungry days poolside are covered by Just A Splash Bar & Grill and Havasu Bar & Bites, both serving food and drinks right at the water's edge. Pool hours generally run from 9:00am to 10:00pm daily, though the lazy river and waterslides close earlier Sunday through Thursday. Cancellations are free and fully refundable up until 10:00am MDT the day before the reservation, giving flexibility for anyone planning a Phoenix getaway.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages are welcome at the main pools.
  • Sky Island, the adults-only infinity pool, is restricted to guests 21 and older.
• Height: Waterslide access requires a minimum height: 42 inches for Gullywasher and Little Eddy, and 48 inches for The Drop.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children under 3 join at no charge.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Access generally aligns with pool operating hours (around 9:00am to 10:00pm daily), with lazy river and waterslide hours ending earlier Sunday through Thursday.
• What's included:
  • 3 outdoor heated pools
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Splash pad
  • Hot tub
  • Lounge chairs (first come, first served)
  • Towel service
  • Poolside service with food and drinks available for purchase from Just a Splash Bar & Grill
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary self-parking (1 validation upon check-in at Aquaridge)
• Who will be present: Other resort guests and day pass holders will be present throughout AquaRidge WaterPark; there is no dedicated guide or host for this pass.
• Spectators: Everyone entering AquaRidge WaterPark, aside from infants under 3, needs their own day pass; there is no spectator-only admission.
• Specific rules to follow:
  • No outside food & beverage.
  • No smoking.
  • No speakers.
  • No coolers.
  • No pool floats (child safety flotation devices allowed).

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an outdoor experience with heated pools; it generally runs rain or shine, weather permitting.
• Arrival: Guests check in with the day pass at AquaRidge to receive parking validation and pool access.
• Parking: Complimentary self-parking is available, with one parking validation included per day pass reservation.
• What to wear: Swimwear is expected poolside; a cover-up, hat, and sandals make it easy to move between pools and dining areas.
• What to bring:
  • Sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
  • Cash or a card for food, drinks, and any premium upgrades like cabanas, daybeds, or Sky Island
• Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: Restrooms available onsite

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.