Great Wolf Lodge coming to Arizona

Families in Arizona will have a new option to beat the summer heat next year. Great Wolf Resorts owns a collection of indoor water parks and announced plans to open a Scottsdale location in late 2019.

The parks were named Best Indoor Water Park for USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards. They are known for luxurious surroundings, expansive properties, and fully enclosed activity centers for water play.

The newest Great Wolf Lodge will be located on the Salt River Reservation in Scottsdale and spread on 18 acres. Nearby attractions include Talking Stick Resort & Casino and Salt River Fields.

The water park chain opened in 1997 in Wisconsin by Jack and Andrew Waterman. The company changed the name after being purchased by The Great Lakes Company.

There are currently 14 locations throughout the United States and one in Ontario, Canada. Locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Chicago, Illinois expect to open later this year.

The resorts include numerous features such as restaurants, shows, arcade, miniature golf, and yoga. The main attraction is the 85, 000-square-foot water park that is climate-controlled for any weather.