NRH2O was the first municipal water park in Texas and one of the first in the nation! The park opened in 1995 with three body slides, a river, and a wading pool. Today the 17-acre park has 23 attractions has an attraction to fit the young and the young at heart.

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Recognized as one of the best water parks in the country, NRH2O has earned numerous accolades from TripAdvisor for service excellence and has received multiple awards from both national and international aquatic organizations.

Stephanie Hee-Johnston, General Manager of NRH2O, has been with the park since 2003. She began her water park career as a marketing intern and moved into a full-time role in 2006. Over the years, she has worked in Group Sales, Marketing, Admissions, and served as Assistant General Manager before assuming her current role. Stephanie is a well-rounded leader, holding certifications as a Food Manager, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), and Ellis & Associates Instructor. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the World Waterpark Association, following more than a decade of service on its Marketing and Communications Committee. “I’m excited about this new opportunity and stepping into a new era of excellence,” said Stephanie Hee-Johnston. “I look forward to continuing to exceed our guests’ expectations in safety, guest service, and the overall park experience.”

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The success of NRH2O led the way for more city-owned water parks throughout the DFW area including an influx of private water parks and water parks within hotels. Even with the competition, NRH2O takes pride in keeping some things the same since the beginning – FREE parking, FREE coolers, and most importantly a safe and clean atmosphere for families.  

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North Richland Hills residents may be surprised to hear that the park pays for its operational expenses through park revenue and therefore property taxes are not used to fund the park. Even better, NRH residents receive a discount for admission.