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Raging Waves is the Largest Waterpark in Illinois

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If you’re looking for things to do in Chicago with your family, there are about a bazillion. The city is clean, pretty, and bustling with fun attractions for all ages. But, if you’re here in the summer, it’s well worth the 45 minute commute to Yorkville to spend a day at the largest waterpark in Illinois. Raging Waves Waterpark is a place where you’ll make lasting memories, laugh like a kid (whether you are a kid or not), and enjoy attractions for all ages. I received free entry into the park for my family in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions shared here are entirely my own.

Raging Waves Waterpark is the biggest in Illinois. It's just 45 minutes outside Chicago and so much fun! #EndlessSummer #ad

Raging Waves Waterpark

We had such a great day at Raging Waves Waterpark. I couldn’t get over how clean this place is. As we wandered all over the park, we saw employees sweeping sand off the walkways to make sure it stays in its designated areas. There was no sign of garbage or even unkempt plants. Everything was exquisitely cared for.

I love that they have raft conveyers for larger slides. I don’t mind having to carry my own inner tube every once in a while but some of these rides have huge rafts. No worries, they are brought back up by large conveyors so you don’t have to carry them.

My kids are a bit older now, (10 and almost 14) so we spent the majority of the day on the big slides. I think the Boomerang was our favorite…

 

A video posted by ShelleyVanWitzenburg (@teenybod) on Jul 10, 2015 at 8:18am PDT

The Lazy River, wasn’t as lazy as I had hoped–but that’s because my kids are part evil. While floating along relaxing, I was doused by being led under a waterfall. Rotten. My kids are totally rotten.

We had great food at the Shark Bite cafe. It was your typical ‘park’ food, but it was surprisingly good and very reasonable. You can get an entire meal for around $7.

The wave pool at Raging Waves waterpark is so much fun! #EndlessSummer #ad

The Wave Pool was another favorite. I love that they allow tubes in there. You have to rent them for a couple bucks, but you get to have them for the whole day. We didn’t get any, but still had a blast jumping in the waves.

Don’t forget to bring your towels and sunscreen! Everything else can be thrown in a locker. These are so neat… everyone in your party can have a wrist band that opens the locker. So if you split up, it’s no big deal if someone needs to get into the locker. Super convenient.

Raging Waves also offers some really nice cabanas for rent. They allow you a little extra privacy and a guaranteed spot to lay. These are perfect for parties or just to feel extra swanky.

This was our first trip to Raging Waves and it certainly won’t be our last. We had an excellent time and the kids are still talking about all the slides!

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About Shelley

Mother of two (Adam, 17, and Chesney, 13), successfully divorced--we're really good friends. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Benedictine University with a BS in nutrition science. I love food, fitness, reading, and all things science. I'm the sister that travels.

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  1. Julie Wood says

    July 11, 2015 at 7:33 am

    This sounds like a great fun waterpark to visit! We have one not to far from where I live and go there every summer. I love going to waterparks because they are so much fun!

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  2. David Fultner says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    This lookks like a blast. We had seasons passes to a water park when I was young.

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  3. nicole dziedzic says

    July 11, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    This is a awesome water park, we love going to water parks in the summer, it is something we do every year.

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  4. Sarah L says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    That’s a great perk that wristbands open the lockers so you don’t have to have just one person with a key.

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  5. Rachael C. says

    August 9, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    This looks real fun!

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  6. ellen beck says

    January 7, 2017 at 12:42 am

    This looks like a complete blast! I havent been to a water park in years. This is HUGE . I like all the things to do, and the slides look amazing! It looks too like you all had a great time!

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  7. ellen beck says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    Looks like a great park! I havent been there but then too I havent been to many waterparks, Supposedly the one here in town Lost Island was voted on of America’s top ten. I dont know the criteria, but the park is huge and they are always adding on to it.

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