Water Parks in Chicago

The Chicago Cove Family Aquatic Park features a spray playground with a giant dumping bucket, a beach area, a zero-depth pool with diving boards, three water slides, a 600-foot-long lazy river, and more. There is also a six-lane swimming pool for lap swimmers. 

Timings: Monday to Thursday - 11:30 AM to 07:00 PM; Friday to Sunday - 11:30 AM to 06:00 PM
Price: Non-residents - USD 18.50 (full-day), USD 13 (after 5 pm)
Residents - USD 11.50 (full-day), USD 9 (after 5 pm)
Address: 8301 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517
Website: www.cypresscove.org

The Keylime Cove and Water Park is a resort that houses an indoor water park stretched across 30 acres of land and is near the Six Flags Great America amusement park. The waterpark has several water features that include a Play Pond for the tiny tots, body slides, tube slides, an interactive playground with water sprays, and a giant bucket drop. 

Timings: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Price: Membership Pass: USD 119- USD 139
Address: 1700 Nations Drive Gurnee, Illinois 60031
Contact: +1 847-623-9653

Opened in 1976, Six Flags Great America houses a water park called the Hurricane Harbor that stretches across 20 acres of land. The water park opened in the year 2005 and features numerous attractions, which include Wahoo Racer- a six-lane water slide, Hurricane Mountain- 4 tube slides, a kiddie area called the Buccaneer Bay, Castaway Creek- a lazy river, and many more.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Price: Single-day ticket - $29.99 onwards. They also offer monthly membership passes.
Address: 21300 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77373
Website: www.sixflags.com/splashtown

Designed in an ancient theme, Mt Olympus Water Park opened in 1990. With over 30 water slides, five water coasters, and nine go-kart tracks, the park stretches across 102.2 acres of land. The park features amusement park rides, and indoor and outdoor water rides, which include Neptune’s Water Kingdom, and Medusa Indoor Water Park.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Price: USD 10 per person
Address: 655 N Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Website: www.mtolympuspark.com

The Deep River Waterpark is the second-largest publicly owned park in the USA, which is operated during the summers. The waterpark features rides for all age groups, including speed slides, Body and tube slides, two lazy rivers, a multi-lane mat slide racer, a water playground for toddlers, a wave pool, and more.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Price: Weekdays - USD 39.95, Weekends - USD 41.95
Address: 9001 E Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point, IN 46307
Website: www.deepriverwaterpark.com

The Paradise Bay water park features several attractions including, Hurricane Cove which is a 12-foot drop slide, Dolphin Cove which is an 8-lane lap swimming pool, and Turtle Cove which is a zero-depth entry pool with fountains, and water sprays.

Timings: Only open on weekends - 12:30 PM to 06:30 PM
Price: Daily admission rate:(before 5 pm) Adult - USD 17, Child - USD 15, Senior Citizen - USD 15
(after 5 pm) Adult - USD 14, Child - USD 11, Senior Citizen - USD 11
Address: 437 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Contact: +1 630-627-6127

With 51 slides and other water features, Noah’s Ark Water Park is the largest waterpark in the United States. Established in 1979 and spread across 70 acres of land is located in the Waterpark Capital, Wisconsin. The park features a zero-entry depth pool at the entrance, which is perfect for kids.

Timings: 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Price: USD 39.99
Address: 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Website: www.noahsarkwaterpark.com

The Hidden Creek Aquapark welcomes all to enjoy the water slides, 73-feet free-falling drop slides, swimming in the zero-depth entry, six-lane pool, water playground, and a 160 feet body slide. A large pavilion in the park is a perfect place to host birthday parties and other private events.

Timings: Monday- Thursday: 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM, Friday-Sunday: 10.00 AM to 7.00 PM
Price: Daily fee ranges from USD 6 to USD 15
Address: 1220 Fredrickson Pl. Highland Park, IL 60035
Contact: +1 847-433-3170

With over 20 slides, a wave pool, three kiddie areas, ¼ mile-long lazy river, etc, The Raging Waves waterpark stretches across 58 acres of land. The attractions in the park are designed for all age groups. Some of the attractions in the park include the Crocodile Mile, Kangaroo Falls, The Aussie Mat Dash, The Boomerang, Cyclone, and many more.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Price: INR 54.99
Address: 4000 N Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560
Website: www.ragingwaves.com

Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is the largest and most beautiful waterfall in Illinois. The park features two 37-foot water slides, two plunge slides, a pool area with diving boards, a waterfall, a lazy river known as Crocodile Cove, and a picnic area.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday - 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Friday-Saturday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Price: Daily admission (Noon to 6 pm) Adult - USD 19, Child & Senior Citizen - USD 17
(after 6 pm) Adult - USD 16.50, Child & Senior Citizen - USD 14
Address: 2025 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Contact: +1 847-391-5740

The Whealan Pool Aquatic Centre in Chicago features body slides, a zero-depth entry pool, a multi-lane lap area, water slides for children, a water playground, lounge areas, and more. Swim instructors are also available at the water park for swim lessons. The park also hosts semi-private and private pool parties, the slots for which are booked through their website.

Timings: Weekdays - 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM, Weekends - 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Price: Single Day: Adults - USD 7, Child - USD 5
Address: 6200 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, United States
Contact: +1 773-775-1666

The Waterworks Indoor water park is an indoor facility that features three water slides, a diving pool, a lap pool, a zero-entry depth pool, a water playground, etc. The shallow water areas of the park make it a perfect and fun place for tiny tots. Swim lessons are also available at the park for the non-swimmers.

Timings: Varies regularly. Check their website before visiting.
Price: Open Swim: Residents - USD 8, Non-Residents - USD 12; Lap Swim: Residents - USD 6-8, Non-Residents - USD 8-10.
They provide annual memberships too.
Address: : 505 N Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Contact: +1 847-490-2505

The Niles District Oasis Waterpark features a zero-depth pool, three slides, diving boards, splash pool for children. Swim lessons are readily available at the park for the non-swimmers. Pool parties are also hosted at the water park along with room rentals that are booked for private events.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Price: Daily admission: Adult - USD 15, Child - USD 12, Senior Citizen - USD 14
Address: 7877 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Website: www.niles-parks.org

Since 1972, the Forest Park Aquatic Center is a major outdoor recreational spot in the city. Perfect for all age groups, the park features a 160-foot water slide, a 15-foot tall aquatic climbing wall, a beach pool for toddlers with plenty of sand area, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool for a lap or casual swimming.

Timings: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM, Friday - Saturday: 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Price: USD 25 per person.
Address: 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
Contact: +1 708-366-7500

Maintained by the West Chicago Park District, the Turtle Splash Water Park is a five-acre park in Chicago. Housed in Red-Kepler Park, the water park has four water slides, a large water playground, a sandy area, a zero-depth pool, and a waterfall. Body Slide, Tot Slide, Tube Slide, and Corkscrew Slide are some of the slides in the water park.

Timings: 12:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Price: Adults - USD 10, Child - USD 8
Address: 129 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185
Contact: +1 630-293-6320

The Itasca Caribbean Water Park in Illinois features an eight-lane zero-depth entry pool, a drop slide, high and low diving boards, a family interactive pool, a 185-foot waterslide, and more. The zero-depth entry pool is installed with Deck sprays, a spinning vortex, and a bubbler bench.

Timings: Open on weekends - 11:30 AM to 06:30 PM
Price: Morning/Evening Fee - USD 4, Afternoon - USD 6, Weekend - USD 10
Address: 100 S. Catalpa Itasca IL 60143
Contact: +1 630-773-1213

The Skokie Water Playground is sprawling with pools, waterslides, and waterslides. It houses a 14000-square-foot main pool, three slides, and a red bucket drop. The playground also has a concession stand, lockers, and a picnic area to host birthday parties or other private events.

Timings: Weekdays - 12:30 PM to 07:00 PM, Weekends - 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Price: Public Swim - USD 16, Lap Swim - USD 7.
Address: 9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077
Contact: +1 847-674-1500 ext. 3200

The Rainbow Falls Waterpark features two body slides, two tube slides, two picnic areas, a vortex, a zero-depth leisure pool, a tot-pool, a three-story water funhouse, and a bucket drop. There is also a community centre to host private parties, a bathhouse, and concession stands within the park.

Timings: Monday to Saturday - 11:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Sunday - 11:30 AM to 06:00 PM
Price: USD 13 - 18
Address: 200 Rev Morrison Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Contact: +1 847-228-2860

Atcher Island is a tropical-themed waterpark with a circular slide, two giant water slides, a spray playground, a Climbing wall, and more. Twists and turns of the giant water slide descend into a shallow pool. The park is also available to host private pool parties.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Price: Residents - USD 8, Non-Residents - USD 12
Address: 730 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Contact: +1 847-985-2331