The Edge Waterpark

I have been to the edge water park a 5 times in the past but my last visit this month to the hotel and water park was more awful than usual.
The water park area was freezing cold the floors were like ice, and the restrooms were discusting.
The chemicals in the water burned mine and my child’s eyes. We waited for ½ An hour for 1 order of french fries and when we recieved them they were freezing cold. Our room was next to a room that was being fumigated. Sigh… Heavily considering the edge to no longer be on my getaway list.

We were hesitant to try this place out due to some poor reviews but went ahead anyway & glad we did. The room we booked was not available (king w/​a fireplace & jacuzzi), so they gave us a suite for the same price which included 2 queens & a king. We didn’t need more beds to sleep in but whatever they tried. The a/​c went out & maintenance left for the day so the room did get stuffy. Beds were not comfortable at all. But I guess we didn’t come for those, we came for the waterpark!
The waterpark is a very good size & has fun for every age, even adults. Be aware there are a lot of people always here! There is a little play area for smaller kids. My 16 month old had fun in this area, for the most part. There were buckets overhead that would fill and fall. In my opinion, they get too full & come down w/​a lot of force which forced her head into the sandpaper like platform rubbing her chin raw. I felt awful but of course she cried a few minutes and wanted to keep playing. Tons of slides of all sizes for all! A very good place to bring the children. Plenty of life guards on patrol. Would definitely come back!

It’s a solid spot with a great location. Prices are seasonable and the food is tolerable. If possible get a room away from the pool area. My kids always have fun at the indoor water park. From this spot you can hit some great places in Duluth. Prices are good and seem reasonable for what you get. Rooms are comfy and beds are average.

If we hadn’t gotten a special fare because of a sick relative in a nearby hospital, we wouldn’t have stayed here. This is a newer facility but has the look and feel of one that is quite run down. The carpets are stained and the rooms are nothing special. I will give props for the view. We were lakeside, and you would be hard– put to get a better view than one of their balcony rooms. Of course it is mostly vacated by families and cannot be expected to be perfect; however, they have 1 overworked elevator and their front desk is understaffed. The outdoor pool is nice, with a nice view. They have mini golf and a small basketball court. It should be noted that the bar has last call at 11:00. We had to buy a pair of swimtrunks for my husband and were able to do so for about $ 20. Canal Park is about 5 minutes away. The arcade is no better than the average casino arcade. We didn’t order food there–
No point, with the cuisine available for takeout in Duluth.

Wow! What an awesome, fun place for the whole family, with some low points, but, overall, it was great.
For handicapped accessibility, it was really bad for me. First, going in the entrance, they directed us to the elevator to go to the room we needed. The wheelchair would not fit, not even a standard wheelchair would fit. We asked the front desk where another entrance with a bigger elevator would be, and they said to go outside and around the building where there is another entrance with a bigger elevator. We head outside down the sidewalk, down a hill, and there is no more sidewalk. There were big rocks and no sidewalk ramp to go down, so KayMarie and I go up the hill and back to where we started to go down the only sidewalk ramp. To get to this entrance with a bigger elevator, we had to go in the parking lot back down the hill. It was dangerous. A car could have backed up or been driving fast around corners. Then, we get to the entrance, but the main doors were too small, so I had to stand up, have the wheelchair brought in around me, (people are standing there waiting, so it was embarrassing), and, then, I swing into the chair. Luckily, I can stand and swivel around, but another person may not have that option. The elevator was bigger, thank god, so now up to the room…
The room door was too small, so I had to do my transfer thing. I got in the room, but not enough to turn around to go into the room. And, there was furniture and beds that only left narrow walkways around the room. So, what I had to do was… sit in the hallway, while everyone else was in the nice, cool room.
Now, we are going to the waterpark. All doors on the way are still too small for the wheelchair, so have to do my transfer thing. Not knowing that there is anything for the handicapped to do, I didn’t bring extra clothes to get wet in. There was nothing on their website indicating wheelchair accessible activities, and no maps or signs showing wheelchair accessibility, so I just sat there and took pictures.
I had to go to the bathroom, and, once again, the door into and all other parts of the handicapped restroom were too small. So, I did my transfer thing again, but it was very dangerous. The floor was so wet and slippery, that I could have easily fallen. Jodi and KayMarie had to help me. Jodi slipped in the bathroom. And, I had to stand up to use the bathroom. It was very dangerous. I’m not sure what they were thinking when they put a wheelchair sign on the door with flooring like that.
My family and I had been in the waterpark all afternoon, 4 – 5 hours, and were ready to leave, and a nice lifeguard told us something shocking. The lifeguard tells us where wheelchairs can go in the water at. We had been there all day, no one had told us about that, and there were no signs. We told the lifeguard thank you and that no one had told us that, but we are leaving now.
But, most important, the kids had fun, and that made it worthwhile. Jodi went down the waterslide and liked it.
KayMarie enjoyed the lazy river, but was afraid to go down the waterslide.
Christopher and Jonathan enjoyed everything. They had so much fun, and I’m glad I was able to get pictures and videos.
We had lunch there at the waterpark, and the food was good. Pricing was ok. You get decent portions for the money. Jodi and I had cheeseburgers and fries that were good, but not like OMG.
KayMarie had a garden salad that was really nice-​sized and had a good vegetable assortment.
Christopher and Jonathan shared chicken fingers and a cheeseburger. They both liked them a lot, but I think they were more excited to go back in the water.

This water park caters to children and adults as myself who never learned how to swim. The deepest pool is about 3’8″. Very clean and friendly staff. The room rates are great for seniors and employee discounts such as MERSC. Our room had a view of Lake Superior which was gorgeous even in the winter. Free breakfast or your choice of a breakfast buffet or a quick breakfast from the grill. The grill is located in the water park and there is another lounge/​bar located on the 4^th floor. I traveled from Minneapolis to visit and the only complaint I have is that on the brochure it stated they have «guest laundry» which to me and my fiancé’ meant free since they didn’t mention «coin operated» or «for a fee». The «guest laundry» consisted of one washer and one dryer o_​o and it costs $ 1.25 or $ 1.50 for both. It was very disturbing since we had to walk pretty far just to get to the damn closet lol it was literally a closet with a stacker washer and dryer and to find out we had to pay urrg which of course we didin’t have quarters with us, I mean who walks around with quarters? so I felt mislead a little ok a lot but other than that our stay was pleasant and check out is at 12, we don’t see that much anymore.
If you are a big swimmer and looking for deep water this place is def not for you. Oh and they have rooms with bunk beds which I think is brilliant. I will most likely visit this place again.

If you’re staying here with a Groupon, then it’s worth it. Otherwise for their normal rates, I think they are overselling themselves as a «waterpark».
The views from their outdoor heated pool and balconies (which also not only face the lake, but the freeway as well) are beautiful.
The rooms have been updated a bit over the years and you’re right by an overpass entrance to the Lake Walk. There’s a Dunn Brothers right across the street from the hotel as well as a couple other restaurants within walking distance.
If you’re not setting your expectations too high, then I think you’ll be satisfied in staying here.

Okay, I am not a fan of chlorine pools, but my nine year old daughter does love this little park. We have friends that drive up from the Cities and love to meet here. It consists of a large play area for all ages with small slides and a large bucket that dumps every few minutes. There is a lazy river that meanders around. Two larger water slides (but small compared to other water parks). A hot tub area and a few pools set up for games (rope course, balls, whirlpool, etc.)
The best part is the excessive number of lifeguards walking around. Feels safe and I am yet to hear of any incidences here.
We ordered a couple of pizzas that were pretty good too.