Raging Waves Water-Park
Raging Waves Water-park sprawls over 58 acres with 32 water-slides, 43 private cabanas, with a total of 11 dining options! There is also a 1/4 mile lazy river, and a 350,000 gallon wave pool. Highlights of the water-park include: The Aussie Mat Dash, This six-lane RallyRACER is just 1 of 3 of its kind in the WORLD! PJ’s Plummet is another popular attraction within the park. On this extreme slide you can hit speeds of 43 mph during descent, as you come to a splashing stop at ground level. The younger members of your group will love the Quokka-Nut Island, The fun and exciting features will give our lil’ mates the chance to explore the land of the Quokka! Splash on over to meet the newest furry friends and experience 4 slides, interactive water features, and so much more! Raging Waves is located at 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, Illinois. For more information, you can visit their website by clicking here.
Magic Waters Water Park
Magic Water Water Park is a place the whole family can enjoy. For the thrill seekers in your group there are plenty of water slides and dump buckets, while those just looking to relax can enjoy the beautiful lazy river. One of the more popular attractions at Magic Waters is the 707,000 gallon wave pool, known as Tsunami Bay. The waves alternate between huge ocean waves, and calm relaxing tide, to give you a perfect mixture of thrill and chill. Tsunami Bay is Illinois’s largest wave park, and can produce waves over 6 feet in height. Magic Waters Waterpark is located at 7820 Cherryvale N Blvd., in Cherry Valley, IL. For more information, click here.
Grand Bear Resort
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Starved Rock’s own Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in this gorgeous natural area of Illinois, Grand Bear Resort offers an oasis of relaxation and adventure – a destination where water-park fun meets nature! A truly unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends. Grand Bear Resort is an oasis of relaxation and adventure where water park fun meets natural wonder! Featuring 24,000 sq.ft. indoor water-park, mini-golf, arcade, 4 cafe/restaurant/bars, banquet hall & party suites just steps from Starved Rock State Park.Grand Bear Resort is located at 2643 IL-178, North in Utica, Illinois. For more information, click here.
Raging Rivers Water-Park
Raging Rivers Water-Park is the perfect place for summer vacation. The water-park has some amazing attractions for guests of all ages. This place has family fun written all over it! Raging Rivers Water-Park has some amazing attractions! Including Breaker Beach Wave Pool, a never ending Lazy River that loops around the park, there is Treehouse Harbor and the Itty Bitty Surf City for the younger guests. If you love water-slides, they have those too! They have the Swirlpool, the Shark Slide, Runaway Rafts, the Cascade Body Flumes, and the brand new MIssissippi Monster! Raging Rivers Waterpark is located at 100 Palisades Pkwy in Grafton, Illinois. About 40 miles from St. Louis. For more information, click here.
Fox River Resort
A Quiet Escape Surrounded by Rolling Hills. After fast-paced, big-city sightseeing in Chicago, families might want a vacation after their vacation. Savvy Midwesterners know there’s a serene, all-in-one retreat just 90 minutes away. In the rolling hills along the Fox River, near beautiful Starved Rock State Park, outdoor entertainment and indoor surprises await, including: Horseback Riding, Indoor Water-park, onsite watersport rentals, and golf course. Fox River Resort is located at 2558 N 3650rd Rd, in Sheridan, Illinois. For more information, click here.