Top 19 Water Parks in Chicago

Chicago is such an incredible city filled with endless activities, and it is even better when it is so hot outside. With the scorching sun out, the people of Chicago engage in water parks and aquatic centers that are a highlight of the city during the summer. The city of Chicago and the suburbs contain some fantastic water parks with thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, aquatic play areas for children, and many other water adventures.

Well, this is my list of the nineteen best water parks and aquatic centers in Chicago and the surrounding area that you and your family should not miss visiting this summer!

1. Raging Waves Waterpark – This water park is situated in Yorkville occupies 49 acres of land, and offers 32 water slides, a wave pool, two aqua tubes, and other Kids' water play areas.

2. Hurricane Harbor Water Park – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park exists in the Six Flags Great America amusement park and has seven slides such as Hurricane Falls and Tsunami Surge.

3. Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park- The Bolingbrook Park has a recreational pool, lane swimming, water play area, slides, a Plunge pool, and a Flowrider feature.

4. Magic Waters Waterpark –Providing almost 0.5 sq km space, Magic Waters in Cherry Valley offers fun-flooded water activities such as the Dragon Tail waterslide and Splash Magic River.

5. Hurricane Hannah’s Water Park - Get wet on speed slides and also enjoy the soothing water of Hannah’s hot tub in this well-frequented waterpark located in ComEd Center Lodge, Oregon, IL.

6. Key Lime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort – While you do not have to go very far from Chicago to get to this resort, you will get a chance to leave the cold winter behind and enjoy this 80,000 square feet massive resort with wave pool, water slides, fun house, and video arcade.

7. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois - This is a perfect place for a fun family vacation, especially since the Great Wolf Lodge has just an 81-degree water park, as well as the Howlin’ Tornado, which is a water funnel slide.

8. Shore Aquatic Center – This family Aquatic Center in Shorewood boasts dual 297 ft waterslides, a drop slide, Diving, a play structure, and a lap pool.

9. Centennial Beach - at Tinley Park, is a large 23-acre beach that has been owned and operated by the Chicago Park District; the beach is clean with sand and comes with a 300000-gallon wave pool for use by all age groups.

10. Some of the best water parks in Wisconsin include the following: Pirates Island Indoor Water Park – This park is located in Howard Johnson Inn in Plainfield and features Captain Hook and Black Beard’s Revenge slide.

11. White Water Canyon Water Park in Santa Claus, Indiana has Hurricane Bay which has one of its kind 45-foot tunnel slide and also has a wave pool, activity pool, and lazy river. This aquatic wonderland is located side by side with the Lake Rudolph Campground and it is just 5 hours drive from Chicago in Southern Indiana.

12. Families visiting Splash City in Dundee will be welcomed with attractions such as a zero-depth entry wave pool, waterslides, the Texas Twister, a dumped bucket every 30 minutes, and water toys.

13. Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort Buccaneer Bay Waterpark – For a taste of the Big Sky country in Montana in the Midwest as far as Utica, Illinois, go to these 23 acres of water fun with Big Kahuna slides and a real sand beach.

14. Turtle Splash Water Park – Extremely wet fun in Vernon Hills including Care Bears and fun foam slides, climbing walls, and fountains for kids to play safely.

15. Rockin’ River Water Park - If you are interested in making some lazy river tube adventures, a few wild and thrilling water slides such as the Abyss, a lazy river, and even an interactive water treehouse, then check out this Hassan Township water park that is near McHenry.

16. Splash Village Indoor Waterpark and Resort - Another high-quality waterpark resort hotel is Splash Village’s indoor waterpark and resort hotel in Dundee with 65,000 square feet of wet and dry accommodation of onsite suites.

17. Safari Land Indoor Water Park & Fitness – This is a unique water park and fitness center in Crest Hill that is fun for the whole family, including a water park, slides, aqua play structures, a fitness center, arcade, laser tag, and ninja fitness.

18. CoCo Key Water Resort – the biggest hotel waterpark in Schaumburg welcomes more than 400000 visitors annually with a giant video game room, slippery slides, magnificent water rides, relaxing spa, and restaurant all within 55000 sq. ft. of aquatic amusements.

19. Safari Splash Indoor Water Park - Lemont enjoys 4-story high slides such as Kilimanjaro Express, surfing the Flowrider, and cruising in the 182 feet long black and zebra striping Chamgara Rapids the giant water ride for the family.

As you can imagine, Chicagoland provides infinite water-related experiences ranging from an indoor tropical climate to outdoor water brilliant. Which of the amazing water parks to choose when the summer comes? Whether your family enjoys water parks or other forms of water entertainment, most are thrilled by the wet and wild attractions, and Chicago and its suburbs have many options to create fun-filled lifelong summer memories. Do not sit idle, be creative and make your splash with an upcoming trip to these amazing Chicagoland waterparks.