Your kids WILL get wet. If you can't stand the thought of it, do not bring them there. There is no point if they will not get wet. I would bring swimsuits or at the very least, leave their sneakers with the grown up. My kids loved the area, but my dd - 5 was not keen on walking around all night with a wet shirt. Or you could pack an extra in the backpack. On the plus side, as a parent you can sit and relax - you can see your kids at all times, unlike the Fivel playarea, which I found to be a nightmare.