Although summer is coming to an end and students are heading back to school, a few days of sweltering temperatures ahead may prompt some Chicago-area residents to head to the water park for the last time this year.
Although daily activities have ceased at the area’s water parks, those looking to soak up the sun can still do so for a few extra weekends.
Raging waves
Raging Waves, the region’s largest waterpark in Yorkville, will remain open for three more weekends, including this weekend, and will continue to operate through the weekend of September 7-8.
In addition to being open the weekend of August 31 through September 1, Raging Waves will also operate on Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
Raging Waves is open from 10am to 6pm both days this weekend, but hours will be reduced to 10am to 5pm for the remainder of the season.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, located next to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, will remain in operation this weekend and Labor Day weekend, with the park’s last day of the season being Monday, September 2.
The park will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each remaining opening day this season.
Cypress Cove Family Waterpark
Cypress Cove is open for this weekend and Labor Day weekend, maintaining hours of 12pm-5pm for all remaining days.
Additionally, the park, located in Woodridge, will be open on Labor Day, also from noon to 5 p.m.
Paradise Bay Water Park
Located in Lombard, Paradise Bay will remain open from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. this weekend and next, while also operating from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Labor Day.
Coral Cove Waterpark
Coral Cove, located in western suburban Carol Stream, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. this weekend and next, while also operating the same hours for Labor Day.
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
Located just outside the Chicago city limits in Des Plaines, Mystic Waters will only be open this weekend, from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 before closing for the season.
Splash Country Water Park
Splash Country Water Park in Aurora is closed for the season.
Atcher Island
Located in the northwest suburbs of Schaumburg, Atcher Island is now closed for the 2024 season.
