Volente Beach isn't bad! It's not as far of a drive as Schlitterbahn or San Antonio. And ticket prices are about half compared to either of those places. However, once you are here for about an hour or two, the small selection of rides and activities can get old. Not to mention that the staff does not control the lines for the rides, so kids cut in lines constantly.
However, it's easy to make a family day out of this trip. Bring a cooler full of lunch and enjoy it under the covered picnic pavillion. Bring a volleyball and start up a game either in water or the sand. And enjoy the sand beach in all the ways you can. It's nice to have something similar to the big waterparks so close to town, but don't expect a big waterpark. Come prepared as if you are visiting a State Park with a few bonus rides and you'll enjoy the day much more.
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