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Magic Springs and Crystal Falls

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

6.2/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Visitors beside the fountain at Magic Springs in Hot Springs

Photo: Magic Springs and Crystal Falls

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

Magic Springs earns its score from the potential to combine rides and water attractions in a Hot Springs day out. It is a better match for families who will use that variety than for travellers chasing a large extreme-coaster collection. The strongest value comes from the current attraction offering and admission inclusions, rather than older descriptions of the park.

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Best suited to
Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score80%

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About Magic Springs and Crystal Falls

Magic Springs gives a Hot Springs trip a ride-and-water-park option with a different pace from the area's baths and sightseeing. It makes the most sense as a shared family outing, with time to move between thrills and cooling off. The broad format is the attraction, rather than a reason to assume every visitor will want the same day.

Gauntlet, Big Bad John and the smaller Diamond Mine Run give the current coaster offering different intensities, with other rides and water attractions widening the choice. Build from the operator's current lineup. Older accounts can centre on different headline rides, and the park's history is not a guarantee of what your ticket will deliver.

At a glance

Two styles of outing
The operator presents Magic Springs as a combined theme- and water-park destination.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Compare admission inclusions and the water-park calendar for your intended visit. If you want both wet and dry activities, allow time for changing and a proper meal rather than simply splitting the hours in half. Read the ride requirements before setting family expectations, and follow the official arrival guidance for East Grand Avenue. A selective plan will usually suit the park better than a rigid list of every attraction.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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Photograph: Photo: Magic Springs and Crystal Falls.

THMPRK Score

6.2/10

Magic Springs earns its score from the potential to combine rides and water attractions in a Hot Springs day out. It is a better match for families who will use that variety than for travellers chasing a large extreme-coaster collection. The strongest value comes from the current attraction offering and admission inclusions, rather than older descriptions of the park.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    1.80points added
  2. Attractions and experiences7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.40points added
  3. Operations and time well spent6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    0.90points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  6. Comfort and amenities6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.35points added
Weighted total6.15

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score6.2/10

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