Water parks near Peoria.

2 listed water parks within 50 miles of the Peoria, 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.

DragonLandPekin, Illinois

About 13 miles from Peoria city center (straight line)Closed for the season

The park district says DragonLand is currently closed for the season; the 2026 season ended August 9. Outdoor park-district water park in Pekin, Illinois, with two water slides and a zero-depth play area. It runs a summer season only, with daily admission or season passes.

OutdoorDay tickets for the public

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Grand Bear Falls Indoor WaterparkUtica, Illinois

About 50 miles from Peoria city center (straight line)

Indoor waterpark at Grand Bear Resort near Starved Rock in Utica. Overnight guests get passes, and non-guests can buy day passes except on most holidays, Saturdays and busy summer days.

IndoorHotel stays and day passes

Day passes $35 kids, $40 adults

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