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 relaxing on the 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 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
- After being closed in 2022, Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center has reopened as of June 3, 2023. See their website for hours and rates.
- Main swimming pool, zero-depth entry area, tot spot, water slides, beach volleyball courts, and sand play area.
Splash Country Waterpark
195 S. Barnes Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 906-7981
- Open with daily hours from June 3 through August 6, 2023.
- 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 Tuesdays through Sundays until August 13, 2023.
- Pool, diving boards, several waterslides, and a splash pad
The Oasis
170 S. Circle Avenue
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 339-3568
- Open daily until August 11, 2023, after that will be weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Areas include ‘Cuda Cove, the lap pool with small slides and diving boards; Mango Bay includes zero-depth entry with sprayers and slides; and Adventure Island, the water playground.
Pelican Harbor
200 S. Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-1700
- Outdoor area open with daily hours until August 20, 2023; 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.
Hurricane Harbor Rockford (formerly Magic Waters)
7820 N Cherryvale Boulevard
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 966-2442
- Open daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Huge waterpark 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
- Open daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Big waterpark with tube and body slides, a wave pool, river rides, sand and water play areas for small kids, and more.
Rainbow Falls Water Park
200 Rev Morrison Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 228-2860
- Open daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until September 3, 2023; see dates and hours.
- 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
- Opened May 27, 2023, see website for hours and admission.
- 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 daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours.
- 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 daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours.
- Zero-depth pool, dive well, sprays, drop slides, water playground, and more.
Paradise Bay Water Park
437 E. St. Charles Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6127
- Open daily until August 16, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day.
- Zero-depth pool with water features, body slide, bowl slide, speed slide, dive well, water walk, designated area for toddlers, and other attractions.
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
1825 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-3410
- Open daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and rates.
- Includes drop slides, splash playground, tot area, vortex pool, zero-depth entry area, sand play area, and more.
Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center
1461 N Midlothian Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-8661
- Open daily until August 13, 2023. End-of-season hours will be determined in July.
- Single and double tube slides, lazy river, zero depth pool, floating water walk, water climbing wall.
Centennial Park Aquatic Center
15600 West Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-4386
- Open daily until August 17, 2023. Modified hours until Labor Day. Check website for details.
- Zero-depth entry pool with water feature, various slides, a lazy river, and more.
Atcher Island
730 S. Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 985-2135
- Open daily from 11:00am – 8:00pm. Regular season ends on August 13, 2023.
- Island-themed waterpark featuring various water slides, water playground and more.
White Water Canyon Water Park
8221 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-4200
- Open daily until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and rates
- Five-acre waterpark 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
- Opened June 17, 2023; see website for hours and rates.
- 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 until August 13, 2023. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and rates.
- Zero depth pool, three water slides, sand play area, and spray area.
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
8301 S. Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 353-3350
- Open daily until August 20, 2023. 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 until August 13, 2023. 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 waterpark in Illinois with tons of slides, pools, and water features. See Annie’s tips for visiting Raging Waves to see more.
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