Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off at one of the many water parks in Chicago and beyond with a ride down a tube slide or a trip around a lazy river. Make a full day of it, or consider spreading out the fun by becoming a member to maximize fun all summer long.
While most of these water parks run regular hours throughout the summer, check for special hours at the beginning or end of the season, as offerings tend to change.
Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
828 Montgomery Road
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-8686
- Open daily from June 1 – August 11, 2024; weekends only August 17 – September 2. See their website for hours and rates.
- Features a main swimming pool, zero-depth entry area, tot spot, water slides, beach volleyball courts, and sand play area.
Splash Country Water Park
195 S. Barnes Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 906-7981
- Open from May 25 – 27 and June 1 – August 4, 2024. See their website for hours and rates.
- The water park has a zero-depth entry area, lazy river, tube slides, tot area, beach volleyball courts, and sand play area.
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
1100 W Wood Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-7015
- Open daily from May 27 – August 11, 2024; limited schedule after August 11. See their website for hours and rates.
- Featuring a pool, diving boards, several waterslides, and a splash pad.
The Oasis
170 S. Circle Avenue
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 339-3568
- Opens on June 1, 2024; see website for hours and pricing.
- Features three attractions: ‘Cuda Cove, which is a lap pool with small slides and diving boards; Mango Bay, which includes zero-depth entry with sprayers and slides; and Adventure Island, which is a water playground.
Pelican Harbor
200 S. Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-1700
- Outdoor area open with daily hours from May 25 – August 18, 2024; see website for rates and hours.
- Local favorite with a splash pad, zero-depth entry pool, enclosed waterslides, diving boards, open waterslides, lazy river, and sand volleyball.
Coral Cove Water Park
849 W Lies Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 784-6130
- Open daily May 25 – August 11, 2024, with special hours until Labor Day; see website for rates and hours.
- Multiple pools, including a diving pool, lap pool, zero-depth entry pool, and splash pad; diving boards, several waterslides, a boulder wall, playground, and concession stand.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (formerly Magic Waters)
7820 N Cherryvale Boulevard
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(847) 249-4636
- Open on weekends beginning May 25, then open daily from June 11 – August 11, 2024. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Huge water park with many waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a splash playground, and more.
Deep River Water Park
9001 East US Highway 30
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 947-7850
- Weekend hours beginning May 24, then open from June 7 – August 11, 2024. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Big water park with tube and body slides, a wave pool, river rides, sand and water play areas for small kids, and more.
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
2025 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 391-5740
- Open daily from June 1 – August 11, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- Features many slides, a lazy river, and a zero-depth leisure pool with interactive features and a kids’ slide. For the youngest visitors, Beluga Beach has water spray stands on a non-slip surface, with no free-standing water.
Rainbow Falls Water Park
200 Rev Morrison Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 228-2860
- Weekend hours beginning May 25, then open daily from June 3 – August 11, 2024. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see hours and pricing.
- Features body slides, tube slides, gated tot pool, diving board, water playground, and more.
Forest Park Aquatic Center
7501 Harrison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7500
- Open daily from May 25 – September 2, 2024; see website for hours and pricing.
- Features a zero-depth pool, multiple waterslides, water play structure, diving board, lap swimming, sprayground, sand area, and more.
Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America Parkway
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-1776
- Open on limited days beginning May 25, then open daily from June 13 – August 11, 2024. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Once combined with Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor is now its own park with a separate entrance. Parking is not included in daily admission passes.
- Wave pools, water roller coasters, body slides, and lazy rivers are just some of the many attractions. Find full details on the map.
Itasca Waterpark
100 N. Catalpa
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1213
- Open on weekends beginning May 24, then daily from June 3 – August 16, 2024. Special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours.
- Features a zero-depth pool, dive well, sprays, drop slides, water playground, and more.
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
1825 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-3410
- Open daily from June 1 – August 11, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- Includes drop slides, splash playground, tot area, vortex pool, zero-depth entry area, sand play area, and more.
Paradise Bay Water Park
437 E. St. Charles Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6127
- Open daily from May 25 – August 14, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- Zero-depth pool with water features, body slide, bowl slide, speed slide, dive well, water walk, designated area for toddlers, and other attractions.
Cermak Family Aquatic Center
7600 Ogden Avenue
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-0715
- Open from May 25 – 27, then daily from June 1 – August 11, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- Features a zero-depth entry pool with a water playground, small slides, play features, and a lazy river.
Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center
1461 N Midlothian Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-8661
- Open from May 26 – 27, then daily beginning June 1, 2024.
- Features single and double tube slides, lazy river, zero depth pool, floating water walk, and water climbing wall.
Centennial Park Aquatic Center
15600 West Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-4386
- Open daily from May 25 – August 15, 2024; modified hours until Labor Day. See website for details.
- Features a zero-depth entry pool with water features, various slides, a lazy river, and more.
Atcher Island
730 S. Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 985-2135
- Open daily from May 25 – August 11, 2024. See website for hours and pricing.
- Island-themed water park featuring various water slides, water playground and more.
Otter Cove Aquatic Park
3615 Campton Hills Drive
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 513-4377
- Open daily from May 25 – September 2, 2024; see website for hours and pricing.
- Features diving boards, lap lanes, toddler pool with interactive features, activity pool, lazy river, many slides, sand volleyball court, and a splash park with a sand play area.
White Water Canyon Water Park
8221 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-4200
- Open daily from June 1 – August 11, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- Five-acre water park with slides, lazy river, splash playground, zero-depth entry pool with interactive play area, and more.
Turtle Splash Water Park
129 W National Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6320
- Open daily June 7 – August 11, 2024; see website for hours and pricing.
- Five-acre water park with slides, water playground, sand area, playground, zero-depth entry pool, and more.
Rice Pool & Water Park
1777 S. Blanchard Street
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-8884
- Open daily from May 27 – August 11, 2024. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Features a zero depth pool, three water slides, sand play area, and spray area.
The Beach Waterpark
161 W Commercial Street
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-9333
- Open May 25 – 27, then daily from June 1 – August 11, 2024. See website for hours and pricing.
- Features an L-shaped zero-depth pool, spiral waterslides, interactive water playground, and sand volleyball court.
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
8301 S. Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 353-3350
- Open daily from June 2 – August 18, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and rates.
- Enclosed splash pad, sand area, zero-depth entry pool with kiddie slide, water slides, lazy river, and more.
Raging Waves
4000 N. Bridge Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 882-6575
- Open daily from June 1 – August 18, 2024; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and rates. Admission tickets and parking passes can be purchased in advance online to save.
- The largest water park in Illinois with tons of slides, pools, and water features. Check out Annie’s tips for visiting Raging Waves to see more.
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