Turtle Creek Waterpark

Visitor information

Park type

Public (government-run) water park

Park setting

OutdoorOutdoor parks usually operate seasonally.

Day visits and access

Day tickets for the publicThe park offers day admission to visitors who are not hotel guests. Availability can vary by date.

Last published admission (check current prices)

Daily fee; resident and non-residentStated validity: 2026 season (May 30-September 7). Prices checked September 30, 2026.

Published 2026 season (over)

May 30 to September 7, 2026 (sprayground only September 11-20)
2026: May 30 to August 9, Monday-Friday 10:30 AM-7 PM and weekends 11 AM-7 PM; July 4 12-5 PM; Aug 15 to Sept 7 weekends only 12-5 PM. Sprayground only Sept 11-20.Exact daily hours and exceptions are on the park’s official calendar.

Address

Vernon Hills, ILThe park’s website gave the town but no street address we could confirm.

Attractions named by the park

Lazy river, Water slides, Tube slides, Body slides, Kids water play area, Splash padIndividual rides have their own height, weight and supervision rules.

Park rules published by the park

Lockers

Lockers are available for belongings.

Outside food and drink

Gum and outside food or drink are not allowed; a concession stand sells refreshments.

Swimwear

Proper swimsuits are required; cut-offs, jean shorts and t-shirts are not allowed.

Ages, heights and supervision

Children under 11 must be with someone at least 16 who can swim; children 8 and younger need that person within arm's reach.

Nearby water parks.

Hidden Creek AquaParkHighland Park, Illinois

About 9 miles from Turtle Creek Waterpark (straight line)2026 season over

The published 2026 season for the extended lap swim, AquaFit and splash-pad schedule ended September 11, 2026. Check the official calendar for the next season. Park district outdoor aquatic park in Highland Park with water slides, a drop slide and a water playground. It runs in summer; members and day-pass visitors can enter.

OutdoorDay tickets for the public

Check official prices

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Hurricane Harbor ChicagoGurnee, Illinois

About 9 miles from Turtle Creek Waterpark (straight line)

Outdoor water park beside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, sold with its own one-day Hurricane Harbor ticket. It has slides, lazy rivers, kids play areas and cabana rentals.

OutdoorDay tickets for the public

Hurricane Harbor day ticket

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Great Wolf Lodge - Chicago / Gurnee, ILGurnee, Illinois

About 10 miles from Turtle Creek Waterpark (straight line)

Indoor water park inside the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Gurnee. Overnight guests get water park access, and non-guests can book full-day or half-day passes, which can sell out.

IndoorHotel stays and day passes

Day passes from $40

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