Venues range from city-run splash pads for toddlers to massive resort parks with wave pools and multi-story drop slides. Smaller community facilities usually offer flexible single-day passes, while major commercial parks often require advance reservations and charge separately for tube rentals or cabanas. Checking capacity limits, depth requirements, and shade availability beforehand matters much more than just finding the nearest location.
Gurnee 13
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Bahama Mama and Bubba Tubba
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Hurricane Bay
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Mega Wedgie
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Monsoon Lagoon
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Skull Island
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Tornado
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Great Wolf Lodge
1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Six Flags
1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Gurnee Water Park
1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-9136
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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Wahoo Racers
Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Hurricane Harbor Chicago
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Hurricane Mountain
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Hurricane Harbor Rockford
7820 Cherryvale N Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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Magic Waters Waterpark
7820 N Cherryvale Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016-9429
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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford
7820 N Cherryvale Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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Splash Blaster @ Hurricane Harbor Rockford
7820 N Cherryvale Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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Castaway Creek @ Hurricane Harbor Rockford
7820 N Cherryvale Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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Typhoon Terror @ Hurricane Harbor Rockford
7820 N Cherryvale Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Aurora 2
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Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
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Splash Country Water Park, Aurora
195 S Barnes Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
Bartlett 2
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Barracuda Bay Water Park
620 W Stearns Rd #1, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Swimming pool
620 W Stearns Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103
Burbank 2
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Burbank Park District Water Park (seasonal)
6100 W 85th St, Burbank, IL 60459-2501
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Stevenson Park
6100 W 85th St, Burbank, IL 60459
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Green Lake Family Aquatic Center
1100 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City, IL 60409
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Green Lake
Calumet City, IL 60409
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Super Splash Park
625 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Doug Lee Park
Carbondale, IL 62901
Chicago 2
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Whealan Pool Aquatic Center
6200 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
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Bradley Manor Aquatic Center
Chicago, IL
Elgin 2
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Adventure Island
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
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Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
1030 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Galena 2
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Galena Illinois Water Park & Alice T. Virtue Memorial Pool
1811 Field St, Galena, IL 61036
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Galena Municipal Swimming Pool
1811 Field St, Galena, IL 61036
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Splash Island Outdoor Pool - Oak Brook Park District
1480 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Oakbrook Fountain
Oak Brook, IL
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Raging Waves Waterpark
4000 N Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560
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Raging Waves Waterpark
4000 State Route 47, Yorkville, IL 60560
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Algonquin pool
Algonquin, IL
Alsip 1
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AQUATIC PARK
11930 S Kostner Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
Batavia 1
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Beach Park
400 S Water St, Batavia, IL 60510
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Sudbrink Water Park - Beardstown Pool
6 Armory Ln, Beardstown, IL 62618-7886
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Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad
1100 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
Bethalto 1
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Splash Pad
211 E Central St, Bethalto, IL 62010
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The Oasis Water Park
170 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Coral Cove Water Park
849 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center
300 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Lily Pad Splash Pad
6246 Birmingham St, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-1502
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Collinsville Aqua Park
10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
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The Quarry Cable Park & Grille
5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Dalzell 1
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1 Flag Waterpark
225 Richards St, Dalzell, IL 61320-9709
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Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
2025 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Dixon 1
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Water Wonderland
1200 Washington Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
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Edwardsville water Park
337 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Rainbow Falls Waterpark
200 Rev Morrison Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Elmwood Park 1
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Elmwood Park Aquatic Center
2 W Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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Fort Frankfort Splash Pad
22108 S 80th Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423
Freeport 1
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Read Park Family Aquatic Center
867 W American St, Freeport, IL 61032
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Lakeside Water Park
1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL 61401
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GH20 Aquatic Center
240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Grafton 1
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Raging Rivers WaterPark
100 Palisades Pkwy, Grafton, IL 62037
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Seafari Springs Aquatic Center
1700 Greenbrook Blvd, Hanover Park, IL 60133
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Hidden Creek Aquapark
1220 Fredrickson Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035
Hodgkins 1
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Splash Harbor
8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins, IL 60525
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Seascape Family Aquatic Center
1300 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Itasca 1
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Itasca Water Park
100 N Catalpa St, Itasca, IL 60143
Joliet 1
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Splash Station
2780 Channahon Rd, Joliet, IL 60436-8564
Kankakee 1
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Splash Valley Aquatic Center
1850 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
Lena 1
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SplashLand Family Water Park
609 N Schuyler St, Lena, IL 61048-9386
Lisle 1
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Sea Lion Aquatic Park
1825 Short St, Lisle, IL 60532
Lombard 1
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Paradise Bay Water Park
437 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Lyons 1
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Cermak Family Aquatic Center
7600 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
Moline 1
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WaterPark Car Wash
3800 38th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
Niles 1
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Niles Park District Oasis Waterpark
7877 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
O'Fallon 1
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O'Fallon Sports Park Splash Pad
301 Obernuefermann Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269-7181
Oglesby 1
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Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark
2643 IL-178, Oglesby, IL 61373
Peoria 1
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Gwynn Family Aquatic Center
809 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
Rantoul 1
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Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
320 W Flessner Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866
Rochelle 1
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Spring Lake Pool & Splashpad
120 S 7th St, Rochelle, IL 61068
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Whitewater Junction
1601 Longview Drive, Rock Island, IL 61201
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Heritage Falls Water Park
101 Troxel Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446-1755
Sandwich 1
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Sandwich Splash Pad
1250 Fairwind Blvd, Sandwich, IL 60548
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The Water Works Indoor Water Park
505 N Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
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Anna Montana Water Park and Memorial Pool
4001 Scott St, Schiller Park, IL 60176
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Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center
415 E North 9th St, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Skokie 1
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Skokie Water Playground
4701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076-3011
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Otter Cove Aquatic Park
3615 Campton Hills Rd, St Charles, IL 60175
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Tinley Park White Water Canyon Water Park
8221 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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Family Aquatic Center
635 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Waukegan 1
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SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park
416 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Turtle Splash Water Park
129 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185
Wheaton 1
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Rice Pool & Water Park
1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL 60189
Willow Springs 1
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Healing Waters Park
8433 Willow W Dr, Willow Springs, IL 60480
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Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
8301 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517
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Woodstock Water Works
1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
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Good to know
What is the difference between a splash pad and a water park?
Splash pads are zero-depth play areas with spray nozzles and dump buckets designed primarily for young children, often free or low-cost to enter. Full water parks feature deep pools, slides, lazy rivers, and dedicated staff like lifeguards. Choosing between them usually depends on the age group of your group and how long you plan to stay.
Do water parks usually charge for spectators who do not swim?
Most commercial water parks require full-price admission for anyone entering the facility, regardless of whether they plan to swim. Some municipal pools offer reduced dry-spectator fees, but these options are rare at larger venues. It is best to assume everyone in your party needs a standard ticket unless the park explicitly lists a non-swimmer rate.
How much does entry to a water park typically cost?
Local splash pads and public aquatic centers typically charge under $10 per person, or may even be free. Large destination parks often range from $40 to $70 for a daily pass, with extra costs for parking, lockers, and food. Booking tickets online in advance frequently saves a few dollars per pass compared to front-gate prices.
Does paintball hurt?
Paintball impact feels like a firm flick or rubber band snap, which may leave a minor bruise. Wearing layers, chest protectors, and gloves significantly reduces the sting. You can find gear tips and field safety rules on PaintballAtlas.
What to wear for paintball?
Wear long-sleeved shirts, heavy pants like jeans or cargo pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Choose clothes you do not mind getting dirty, along with padded gloves and a neck protector for safety. For detailed outfit guides and field requirements, check PaintballAtlas.