Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off with a ride down a tube slide or a trip around a lazy river at one of the many water parks in the Chicagoland area. 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 hours tend to change.
Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
828 Montgomery Road
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-8686
- Open daily from May 31 – August 9, 2026; weekends only August 15 – September 7. 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 23 – 25 and May 30 – August 9, 2026. See their website for hours and rates.
- The water park has a zero-depth entry area, lazy river with dumping buckets, sprayers and bubblers tube slides, tot area, beach volleyball courts, and sand play area.
Kraken Cove
235 Lions Drive
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-5277
- This newly renovated pool and waterpark is in its second season.
- Open from May 23 – 25 and May 30 – August 14, 2026. See their website for hours and rates.
- Features include a zero-depth pool with sprays, racing slides, aqua climbing wall, and a tube-free lazy river.
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
1100 W Wood Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-7015
- Open daily from May 25 – mid August 2026; limited schedule after August 10. 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 weekends May 30 – August 9; weekdays June 8 – August 7 2026; 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 23 – August 7, 2026; see website for rates and hours.
- Local favorite with a large fenced 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 23 – September 6, 2026, 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
7820 N Cherryvale Boulevard
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(847) 249-4636
- Open weekends beginning May 30, then open daily June 15 – August 9, 2026. Special weekend hours until Labor Day; see website for hours and pricing.
- Six Flags Great America Season Pass holders received free admission to Hurricane Harbor.
- 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 22, 2026 then open daily from May 29 – August 16, 2026. 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 May 30 – August 9, 2026; 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 23, then open daily from May 30 – August 9, 2026. 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
- Opens May 23, 2026. See their social media for updates.
- Features a zero-depth pool, multiple waterslides, water play structure, diving board, lap swimming, sprayground, sand area, and more.
GH20 Aquatic Center
240 Civic Centre Plaza
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6060
- Open May 23-25, then regular daily hours begin May 30 – August 7, 2026. Special weekend hours until September 6. Check their website for specific hours and pricing.
- Features a FlowRider surf simulator, twin water slides, zero-depth pool, splash pad, diving boards, drop slide, lap pool, sand play area, sand volleyball, 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 30, then open daily from June 16 – August 9, 2026. 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.
- Six Flags Great America Season Pass holders received free admission to Hurricane Harbor.
- Wave pools, water roller coasters, body slides, and lazy rivers are just some of the many attractions. Find full details on the map.
Seafari Springs Aquatic Center
1700 Greenbrook Boulevard
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 837-2468
- Open daily from June 6 – August 9, 2026. See specific hours and pricing on their website.
- Animal-themed water features, slides, diving boards, and toys that can be rented out.
Seascape Family Aquatic Center
1300 Moon Lake Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 310-3626
- Open daily from May 30- August 9, 2026. Special weekend hours until September 6. See website for hours and pricing.
- Features a heated pool, zero depth entry, water slides, diving area, water playground, and more.
Itasca Waterpark
100 N. Catalpa
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1213
- Open on weekends beginning May 23, then daily from June 8 – August 9, 2026. 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 May 30 – August 9, 2026; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- Includes drop slides, open slides, heated splash playground, tot area with fish slide, vortex pool, zero-depth entry area with spray feature, sand play area, lap swim area, hot tub and more.
Paradise Bay Water Park
437 E. St. Charles Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6127
- Open daily from May 23 – August 12, 2026; 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 23 – 25, then daily from June 7-August 8, 2026; 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 24 – 25, then daily beginning May 31 – August 14, 2026; special weekend hours until Labor Day. See website for hours and pricing.
- 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 23 – August 14, 2026; 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.
Centennial Aquatic Center
100 S Western Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-5044
- Special pre-season hours May 23 – June 5. Then open daily from June 6 – August 11, 2026; adjusted daily hours through Labor Day. See their website for specific hours and pricing.
- Features a zero-depth entry pool, water walk, water play features, diving boards, water basketball, slides, lap pools, and more.
Atcher Island
730 S. Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 985-2135
- Open daily from May 23 – August 9, 2026. See website for hours and pricing.
- Island-themed water park featuring various water slides, water playground and more.
Anna Montana Water Park
4001 Scott Street
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 671-8585
- Open daily June 6 – August 23, 2026. See their website for hours and pricing information.
- Features a diving board, lap lanes, water slides, zero-depth edge, vortex, and more.
Swanson Pool
8 North Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-3314
- Open daily from May 23 – August 11, 2026. Check their calendar on the website for hours and pricing.
- Features zero-depth entry, activity pool play area, lap swim, diving boards, lily pad rope walk, drop slides, water slides, sand play area, and more.
Otter Cove Aquatic Park
3615 Campton Hills Drive
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 513-4377
- Open daily from May 23 – September 7, 2026; 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 May 30 – September 7, 2026; 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
- 2026 Season TBD; 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 29 – September 7, 2026. 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 23 – 25, then daily from May 30 – August 16, 2026. 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 1 – August 16, 2026; 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 May 23 – 25, then daily from May 31 – August 16, 2026; 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 Katie’s tips for visiting Raging Waves to see more.
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