Now that the snow has finally melted away and the summer heat beats down on Illinois, you might be looking for a place to take a dip in the pool or take your family on a day-trip. Although there are more pools and water parks in Illinois than someone can probably visit in a lifetime, here are 21, in no particular order. Do you have a favorite water park or pool you like to visit? Let us know in the comments below!
21. Read Park Family Aquatic Center (Freeport)
- Resident (adult): $5.50
- Resident (child): $4.50
- Non-residents (adult): $6.50
- Non-residents (child): $5.50
20. DragonLand Water Park (Pekin)
- General admission: $5.25
19. Devonshire Aquatic Center (Skokie)
- Resident (adult): $7
- Resident (child): $6
- Non-resident (adult): $13
- Non-resident (child): $13
18. Aquatic Center (Wood River)
- Adult: $7
- Child: $6
17. Coral Cove Water Park (Carol Stream)
- Resident: $6
- Non-resident: $10
16. Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center (Shelbyville)
- General admission: $5
15. Harold Hall Quarry Beach (Batavia)
- Resident: $8
- Non-resident: $11
14. Alice T. Virtue Water Park (Galena)
- Adult (19 and older): $4
- Child (6-18): $3
- Child (1-5): $2
13. White Water Canyon Water Park (Tinley Park)
- Resident: $8
- Non-resident: $14
12. Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center (Rantoul)
- General admission: $6
11. Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center (Rock Island)
- General admission: $7
10. Splash Valley Aquatic Park (Kankakee)
- General admission (over 48"): $9
- General admission (under 48"): $6
9. Splash Country Water Park (Aurora)
- Resident (adult): $8 (+$1 on weekends)
- Resident (child): $7 (+$1 on weekends)
- Non-resident (adult): $12 (+$1 on weekends)
- Non-resident (child): $11 (+$1 on weekends)
8. Paradise Bay Water Park (Lombard)
- Resident (adult): $9
- Resident (child): $6
- Non-resident (adult): $14
- Non-resident (child): $12
7. The Water Works (Schaumburg)
- Resident (adult): $7
- Resident (child): $5
- Non-resident (adult): $9
- Non-resident (child): $7
6. Splashdown Water Park (East Peoria)
- General Admission: $7.25
- Spectators: $3
5. Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Enchanted Forest (Oglesby)
- Day pass (over 48"): $19.95
- Day pass (under 48"): $14.95
4. Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center (Des Plaines)
- Resident: $8
- Non-resident: $12
3. Rainbow Falls Water Park (Elk Grove)
- Resident: $9
- Non-resident: $16
2. Splash City Family Water Park (Collinsville)
- Adult (17+): $18
- Children (3-16): $15
1. Mayan Adventure Indoor Water Park (Elmhurst)
- Adult: $30
- Children: $30
To see 22 more water parks and pools, including the incredible Six Flags water park (with rides like the Dive Bomber) in Gurnee, check out Reboot Illinois.
Sources: Chicagoist, Wanderbat, Enjoy Illinois
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