Raging Waves Waterpark
Located at 4000 N. Bridge St. Yorkville, IL, Raging Waves is said to be Illinois’ largest waterpark, featuring 32 thrilling waterslides, 1/4 mile lazy river, a huge wave pool, and so much more! Raging Waves offers unforgettable memories and fun for the whole family. The park also has a variety of options for delicious snacks to keep energy levels high and the fun going!
Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
Located at 200 S Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL, Pelican Harbor is a year-round water park! The waterpark features a lazy river, multiple slides, sprays, a lap pool, as well as concessions and a picnic area. Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park is Bolingbrook’s year-round place for family fun. Whether you’re celebrating your birthday, having group outings, or learning to swim, Pelican Harbor has something for every swimmer, no matter the age or ability. Featuring more fun attractions and family-friendly adventures, Pelican Harbor’s indoor/outdoor set-up guarantees fun even in less-than-ideal weather.
Pirate’s Cay Indoor Waterpark
Located at 2558 N 3653rd Rd, Sheridan, IL, Pirate’s Cay is perfect for kids of all ages. You and your family will have so much fun racing down winding tubes and floating past the palm trees while you glide down the lazy river. The little ones will love getting drenched by dump buckets, shooting water guns, and climbing aboard Parrot’s Perch, a pirate ship playscape. They also offer tubes and life jackets throughout the park. Take your excitement up a notch and have a splashy, fun adventure while you live out your inner pirate!
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark
Located at 2643 IL-178, North Utica, IL, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark is the place to enjoy your next wave filled adventure! Grand Bear Falls offers a 24,000 square foot indoor waterpark with play zones, slides, wave pool, lazy river, as well as a 15 person hot tub! Splash all day in the wave pool, slip and slide down rushing water slides, float down the lazy river, or wade in the kiddie pool with your little ones. Catch a round of the Ducky Derby or just kick back and relax in the hot tub area. Whether you crave adventure or tranquility, this indoor water park is the perfect family getaway. When water park time is over, splash in to Wave Cave for concession style eats and treats including pizza by the slice, Nathan’s famous all-beef hot dogs, nachos and adult beverages.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, located at 1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL, just outside of Chicago, is a water park resort built for family fun. Home to one of the best Indoor Waterparks in Illinois as well as one of the top family resorts in Chicago, there are lots of activities and attractions for the whole family. Open year-round, they keep their water at a comfortable 84 degrees, so no matter how hot or cold it is outside, the temperature is perfect inside. You’ll never run out of things to do at this resort/hotel. Whether it’s hitting the water slides at Gurnee’s best water park, or taking on a little fun up high with their zipline, Great Wolf Lodge is the best place to be for those looking for a resort and water park near Chicago.
