16 listed water parks within 50 miles of the Chicago, Illinois city center (U.S. Census reference point), nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distances. Parks without a confirmed map point are not included.
The published 2026 season ended September 7, 2026. Check the official calendar for the next season. Park district outdoor aquatic facility in Skokie with a beach-entry pool, several large slides, a splash pad and a multi-level play area with a dumping bucket. It is open in summer with daily admission and season passes.
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View park detailsMystic Waters is closed for the 2026 season. Park district outdoor water park in Des Plaines with two 37-foot slides, drop slides and a lazy river. Daily admission is sold, with lower rates for Des Plaines residents.
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View park detailsOutdoor park district water park in Itasca, Illinois, open in summer. Daily admission is sold in person at the gate, with a discount for residents holding an ID card.
Daily admission sold in person
View park detailsThe park district says Cypress Cove is closed for the season and will post 2027 information early in 2027. Park district outdoor aquatic park in Woodridge, Illinois with resident and nonresident day admission. It runs in summer only; next season details are due in early 2027.
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View park detailsThe park district page says Rainbow Falls is closed for the season. Park district outdoor water park in Elk Grove Village, open late May to early September. Daily admission is sold, with lower rates for district residents.
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View park detailsPark district aquatic park in Bolingbrook, Illinois, with an outdoor summer water park and indoor pools open year-round. Drop-in rates are lower for residents.
Daily rates; resident discount
View park detailsThe 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.
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View park detailsAtcher Island is closed for the season until next summer. Outdoor park district water park in Schaumburg, Illinois, with slides and a sprayground. Daily fees are lower for residents; it is closed until next summer.
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View park detailsPark district outdoor water park in West Chicago, Illinois, open in summer. Daily admission is sold, with lower prices for district residents and after 5pm.
Daily $12 resident / $15 non-res
View park detailsThe water park is closed for the 2026 season. Outdoor park district water park in Bartlett, Illinois, formerly Bartlett Aquatic Center. Seasonal, with daily admission and season passes.
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View park detailsThe published 2026 season ended September 7, 2026. Check the official calendar for the next season. Park district water park in Vernon Hills, Illinois, with slides, a lazy river, pools and a sprayground. Open in summer with a daily fee or a season pass; residents pay less.
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View park detailsThe home page thanks visitors for a great summer, indicating the season has ended. Park-district outdoor aquatic park in St. Charles with body, drop, tube, racer and freefall slides, a lazy river and splash pads. It is seasonal, with lower daily rates for residents.
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View park detailsThe park says it is closed for the 2026 season and will reopen next year. Park district outdoor water park in Aurora, Illinois, with a long lazy river and two tube slides. Tickets are sold online and at the gate; it has closed for the 2026 season.
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View park detailsOutdoor 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.
Hurricane Harbor day ticket
View park detailsThe published 2026 season ended September 7, 2026. Check the official calendar for the next season. Park district outdoor aquatic center in Cary, Illinois, with body flume slides, a drop slide and diving boards. It runs a summer season, and daily admission costs less for district residents.
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View park detailsIndoor 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.
Day passes from $40
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