Nothing beats the summer heat like a day at the water park. Here are some of our favorite places to splash and slide.

 

Adventure Bay Water Park

Hillside: 708-547-3932   www.mempark.org

 

Atcher Island

Schaumburg: 847-985-2135   www.parkfun.com

730 S. Springinsguth Rd. Atcher Island features a spray ground area, leisure pool, wading pool, circular bowl slide, two water slides, baby pool slide, bath house, concessions. Birthday & group packages available. Open June 1–Aug 18. Hours: 11am-8:30pm Mon-Fri, noon-8pm Sat-Sun. Cost: residents $7/adult, $5/youth; non-res. $9/adult, $7/youth.

 

Bartlett Aquatic Center

Bartlett: bartlettparks.org 

620 W. Stearns Road. Warm and friendly family aquatic center; recently expanded with new amenities including Lazy River, Tube Slide, Body Slide, Spray Playground, and water-based Zip Line. See our coupon offer.

 

Big Surf Wave Pool

Mount Prospect: 847-253-SURF   www.mppd.org

 

Caribbean Paradise Waterpark

Itasca: 630-773-2257        www.itasca.com/waterpark

100 S. Catalpa. Enjoy an 8-lane lap pool with zero-depth

entry, vortex and more! A 5,000 sq. ft. zero-depth pool with waterslides, fountains and in 2013, four new interactive toddler pieces.

Separate diving and slide pool. Hours: M-F: 9:30a-12p, 1-5p, evening hours vary. Sat/Sun 11:30a-6:30p. Cost: Weekday $4/morn & evening usage, $6/afternoon, Weekends: $8 all day. See our coupon offer.

 

Centennial Beach/Naperville Park District

Naperville: 630-848-5000; www.centennialbeach.org

Experience one of Naperville’s most unique and historic facilities! This recently renovated venue features a large swimming area with zero-depth entry, a sand beach, the Centennial Grill, family changing rooms, deck-level restrooms and much more. See our oupon offer.

 

Centennial Family Aquatics Center

Wilmette: 847-256-9680

www.wilmettepark.org/centennial-park

 

Coral Cove Water Park

Carol Stream: 630-784-6123   www.coralcovewaterpark.com

Lies & County Farm Rd. The tallest water slides in DuPage, five star lifeguard safety rating, dive pool, interactive water playground, Rocco Vino’s poolside café, splashtastic birthday parties, and awesome special events. Open June-Sept., 11am-8pm Mon-Sat; 11:30am-7pm Sun. See our coupon offer.

 

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

Woodridge: 630-985-5620   www.cypresscove.org

 

Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center

Carpentersville: 847-835-SWIM (7946)    www.dtdp.org

Come join the fun! Infants and toddlers can splash in our zero-depth beach area. For more excitement, have fun on the “Rip Tide” body slide or the “Typhoon” tube slide. With umbrellas, lawn chairs, picnic tables and a swim hill, there’s a place for everyone!  Pool passes are available for the season.  Rentals, group packages and parties are available.  Opens: May 25.  Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday Noon - 6:00 p.m.  Daily Fees: $5 adult residents, $4 child resident, $7.50 adult nonresident, $6.50 child nonresident.  300 N. Kennedy Drive. (Routes 68 & 25)  See our coupon offer. 

 

Family Aquatic Center

Addison: 630-833-0100   www.addisonparks.org

 

Family Aquatic Center

Palatine: 847-991-1700   www.palatineparkdistrict.com

 

Flick Pool

Glenview: 847-724-3337   www.GlenviewParks.org

3600 Glenview Rd. Zero-depth activity pool with water features, 25-yd 8-lane activity pool, diving well with 2 drop slides & a 3

meter & 1 meter diving board, a high energy splash blaster game & splash down area. 2 GIANT waterslides & a fenced in tot pool with

slide & spray features. Family changing & locker rooms & a grill concession stand. Group discounts & parties available.

 

Hall Quarry Beach

Batavia: 630-879-5235   www.bataviaparks.org

 

Hidden Creek Aqua Park

Highland Park: 847-433-3170   www.pdhp.org

 

JCYS Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center

Highland Park:  847-432-6355   www.jcys.org

 

Key Lime Cove Water Resort

Gurnee: 224-656-8685   www.keylimecove.com

 

Lions Park Pool at Gary Morava Center

Prospect Heights:  847-394-2848   www.phparkdist.org

 

Magic Waters Waterpark

Rockford:  800-373-1679    www.magicwaterswaterpark.com

 7820 CherryVale North Blvd. (Interstate 90 and Highway 20).

Visit one of the largest water parks in Illinois located just off I-90 near Rockford. Experience the Double Dare Drop 75 ft. Speed Slides, Tsunami Bay Wave Pool, Typhoon Terror Adventure Ride and the thrilling Splash Blaster Water Coaster Ride. Enter the dark tunnel of the Abyss for lots of twists and turns or relax on the 1,200 ft. Splash Magic River. Have tons of fun at Tiki Island where a 1,000 gallon pineapple water bucket spills to the delight of guests! Coolers welcome. Luxury cabanas available. Free Parking. $12 Admission on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from June 11-August 15. Admission: $23.99, $16.99 under 48” tall, $17.99 for seniors, $4.99 kids 1-2, free for kids under age 1. Season dates: June 8-August 18, 2013. Hours: 10am-6pm/Mondays & Fridays 10am-9pm.

 

Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center

Des Plaines: 847-391-5740   www.DPParks.org

2025 Miner St. One of Northwest Illinois’ most beautiful water parks. Two 37-foot slides, drop slides & cliff dives, 550-foot lazy river, zero-depth leisure pool, fountains, jet sprays and the Island Cafe. Birthdays, parties, group outings! See our offer in the coupon section. See our coupon offer.

 

Oasis Fun Center

Niles: 847-967-6648   www.niles-parks.org

 

Otter Cover

St. Charles: 630-513-4377  www.ottercove.org

 

Paradise Bay Water Park

Lombard: 630-627-6127   www.lombardparks.com    

The Lombard Park District’s Paradise Bay Water Park is an award winning state-of-the-art facility that features a zero-depth entry leisure pool with spouts, fountains, water sprays, whirlpool, body slide, bowl slide, speed slide and a water walk. Paradise Bay also hosts a 12-ft. dive well, 8-lane lap pool, zero-depth totpool and Calypso Café. With a tropical setting as your backdrop, host your next luau, family reunion, or birthday party at Paradise Bay.

 

Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park

Bolingbrook: 630-739-1705 www.bolingbrookparks.org

200 S. Lindsey Ln. Dive into pools of fun at Pelican Harbor! Huge interactive play area, lap and zero depth pools, spa, parties and

more. Check out our online video to see what a blast Pelican Harbor can be!

 

Raging Waves Waterpark

Yorkville: 630-882-6575   www.raginwaves.com

4000 N. Bridge St. (Rt. 47). Summer Rages at Raging Waves. Come and see why everyone is Raving about Illinois’ Largest waterpark. With 17 slides, giant wave pool, huge kiddie play area, lazy river and a stretch of warm sandy beach..it’s where summer begins and keeps on going.  Raging Waves is located in Yorkville, illinois, just 45 minutes west of Downtown Chicago. Visit ragingwaves.com for waves of information. See our coupon offer.

 

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Elk Grove Village: 847-228-2860   www.elkgroveparks.org

200 Rev. Morrison Blvd. Tropical paradise of excitement. Zero depth leisure pool, vortex pool, tot pool, tube ride, 4 giant body slides, 3 story funhouse & more! Enjoy a meal at the hide-a-way café or have your picnic in coconut or mango grove. Regular Season June 8-Aug 18. Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 8pm, Sat 11:30am-8pm & Sun 11:30am-6pm. Pre-season May 25-27 11:30am-6pm June 1-2 11:30am-6pm. General Admission Weekdays $15  General Admission Weekends $16. See our coupon offer.

 

Roosevelt Pool

Glenview: 847-724-3337  www.GlenviewParks.org

2239 Fir St. 0-depth activity pool with water features, 25 yd 5-lane activity pool, 2 deep water drop slides & a 3 meter diving platform. An interactive island with spray features, family changing & locker rooms, and a grill concession stand. Group discounts & parties available.

 

Sea Lion Aquatic Park

Lisle:  630-964-3410   www.lisleparkdistrict.org

1825 Short Street. This summer, discover a nationally recognized and award-winning Aquatic Park the whole family can enjoy! With two 50’ body flume slides, two drop slides, vortex pool, a splash playground, sand & kiddie water play area, teen pool and more there’s something fun for everyone! Birthday parties and pool rental available. Pool opens on Saturday, May 25 at 11:30am (weather permitting), regular season begins Monday, June 3. Please visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org for hours and fees. See our coupon offer.

 

Seafari Springs Aquatic Center

Hanover Park: 630-830-0300   www.hpparks.org

1700 Greenbrook Blvd. Zero-depth pool,6 slides, Oasis Concessions & more. Cost :Adult: $8/$10 non-res., Ages 3-17 $5/$8 non-res., Seniors $5 and kids 3 and under are free. See our coupon offer.

 

Sherwood Park Water Playground

Chicago: 312-747-6688   www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

 

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Park

Gurnee: 847-249-4636   www.sixflags.com

 

Sunset Pool

Geneva: 630-232-4542   www.genevaparks.org

 

West Chatham Park Water Playground

Chicago: 312-747-6998   www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

 

Wheeling Aquatic Center

Wheeling: 847-465-3333   www.wheelingparkdistrict.com

 

Wilson Park Water Playground

Chicago: 312-742-7616   www.chicagoparkdistrict.com