6 of the tallest water slides around Indianapolis

We know that there are water parks around Indianapolis, but which of them have the most daring, high-flying thrills?

Here are six aquatic parks where you can find the metropolitan area's tallest water slides. Actually, one slide may not be as tall as the others, but it's still plenty of fun.

1. Splash Island

Plainfield's Splash Island aquatic park features three 30-foot tall water slides, a lazy river, leisure pool and a six-lane lap pool. There's also an interactive splash park with kiddie slides, water jets, ropes and a lily pad crossing. Bonus, the leisure pool is heated.

651 Vestal Road, Plainfield; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, 7-10 p.m. Wet Wednesdays; resident: $6.50 adults, $5.50 youth; non-resident: $9 adults, $7.75 youth; splashislandplainfield.com.

2. Freedom Springs

The area's newest water park features three slides that are 40 feet tall. Freedom Springs also features a lazy river, a zero-depth entry pool, kids splash zones, cabanas and more.

850 W. Stop 18 Road, Greenwood; 11 a.m-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays; $10 adults, $8 children (Greenwood residents get a $2 discount); freedomspringsin.com.

3. The Waterpark at Monon Community Center

The Waterpark at Monon Community Center has two 35-foot tall adventure slides. The Waterpark also features an aqua climbing wall, the FlowRider surfing pool, a lazy river, lily pads, a lap pool, splash area and a kiddie pool.

1235 Central Park Dr. East, Carmel; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; $10 adults, $6 youth and seniors; carmelclayparks.com/thewaterpark.

4. Carribean Cove Hotel & Waterpark

This indoor waterpark features three 40-foot slides. Guests can visit the park or stay the night in a room at the attached hotel. The park also features splash areas, a lazy river and a spa.

3850 Depauw Blvd.;hours vary according a schedule on the website but during June and July are generally 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; $15; caribbeancovewaterpark.com.

5. Indy Island Aquatic Center

IndyParks' indoor water park features a 15-foot slide, a shallow leisure pool, lane swimming pool and a water playhouse with spray features. There's also a spa for adults.

8575 E. Raymond St.; summer hours (June 1-Aug. 2) noon-5 p.m. daily and noon-8 p.m. Fridays; $5 adults, $4 children Monday-Friday, $6 adults, $5 children Saturdays and Sundays; facebook.com/IndyIsland.

6. Franklin Family Aquatic Center

Franklin's pool has a 25-foot tall slide, along with an Olympic-sized pool with a diving well and a fun splash area and kiddie pool.

396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; $5 adults, $4 youth, $2 infant; franklin.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=62.

Call Star reporter Vic Ryckaert at (317) 444-2701. Follow him on Twitter: @VicRyc.