Illinois Indoor Water Parks

Taylorville Indoor YMCA

900 McAdam Drive Taylorville, IL 217-287-7271

Great for a quick outing. Friends have attended for birthday parties and then come back again with their family. Affordable too! If you are a Springfield YMCA member, save 50% off your guest fee! The waterslide area is only open at select times.Distance from Springfield: 33 miles

Pirate’s Cay Indoor Water Park

2558 N 3653rd Rd. Sheridan, Illinois 815-496-3292

This pirate-themed aquatic center offers various pools and beautiful sights in a controlled environment. Distance from Springfield: 170 miles (north of Springfield)

Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Indoor Water Park – 

Illinois Route 178 Utica, IL  866-399-3866

This resort includes both a 24,000 square foot indoor water park as well as a 36,000 square foot indoor amusement park. Distance from Springfield: 134 miles (north, located near Starved Rock State Park) 

Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Waterpark & Resort  

1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL  877-360-0403.

This 65,000 square foot indoor water park is located in Gurnee, Illinois which is home to the popular Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall and Six Flags Great America. The park has slides, lazy river, as well as options for smaller children. The hotel also has other options, such as an arcade, shops and restaurants. Distance from Springfield: 229 miles (north of Chicago)

Two chicago area Park districts you could pop in for a day trip:

The Water Works

505 N. Springinsguth Road, 847-490-2505

Schaumburg Park District, IL check non-resident admission fees and group rates.

Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark

200 S. Lindsey Ln. 630-739-1700

Bolingbrook Park District: check non-resident admission fees and group rates.

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