As Illinoisans, we all know what it is like to be sitting at home and bored out of your mind. There is not a lot to do around here, but that doesn't mean we still can't have fun. Since swimming is always the go-to activity, why not go to some waterparks and check them out. You and your friends could make a pack that you are going to go to all of these parks or you could just go to the one that is close to you. It is your decision, but I figured I would help you out a bit with those boring summers.
1. Splashdown Water Park
This water park is so much fun for those little kiddos. Not just them, but it is also a lot of fun for the adults. From their lazy river to their huge play area, splashdown will surely be fun for one of those hot summer days. This is located in Peoria, IL.
2. Hurricane Harbor
Hurricane Harbor is one of the best waterparks for everyone in the family. Whether you are a little kiddo or a forty some year old mom, you both can do it. This water park has so many rides, so if you plan to go make sure you have all day. This is located in Gurnee, IL. It is attached to six flags.
3. Magic Waters Waterpark
This water park is massive! It has 43 acres of fun and entertainment. They are especially known for their Double Dare drop which shoots you down 75ft in just a few short seconds. This is located in Cherry Valley, IL.
4. Key Lime Cove
Not only is this a water park, but it is also a hotel. This hotel is amazing! Talking from personal experience, the water park is so much fun and the arcade is even better! One thing you have to try when you are there, is the ice cream parlor, let's just say... BEST ICE CREAM EVER! This is located in Gurnee, IL.
5. Splash City Waterpark
Most of the waterparks are a lot alike, but not this one. This one has a station where you can go surfing and practices those moves. It also has lazy rivers and play areas for kids. It is fun for all ages. This is located in Collinsville, IL.
6. Raging Waves Waterpark
This water park is just like all the others with the normal slides, lazy rivers, and pools, but this water park has something that no one else around has. It has a zip line. This is a must go to kind of water park. This is located in Yorkville, IL.
7. White Water Canyon Water Park
This park is aimed more for the kids side of things, but adults can also have fun. They have lazy rivers, which we all know the adults love to relax and catch some rays. This park is located in Tinley Park, IL.
8. Rainbow Falls Waterpark
This water park is very well known for their amazing slides. They have water slides and body slides that will knock your socks off. This is located in Elk Grove Village, IL.
9. Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
This waterpark is very much related to the hikers of starved rock. It is nice to have somewhere to cool off after a long hike, and this is just the place. They have a lazy river to relax or fun slides for those crazy kiddos. This is located in North Utica, IL.
10. Raging Rivers Water Park
This park is all about their views, everyone loves to look out onto the open rivers while having some fun going down the slide. This park has slides, lazy rivers, also flumes. This is located in Grafton, IL.
11. Sholem Aquatic Center
Last but certainly not least is this water park is not the biggest but has multiple things to do and have fun at the same time. For example, you can either go down the slides or just go swimming in the pool. This is located in Champaign, IL.
