5 listed water parks within 50 miles of the Rockford, 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.
Standalone Six Flags water park east of I-90 near Rockford, Illinois, with a large wave pool and a 1,200-foot lazy river. Daily tickets, season passes and memberships are sold.
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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 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 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 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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