You found the way to get the most joy out of your spring and summer. Disappear from the 'real world' at Illinois' largest waterpark. The opening date was just announced.

When telling us about being at Illinois' largest water park, the park owner said,

it makes you feel cut off from the outside world

 

When Does Raging Waves Open for 2023

First, we heard that the largest water park in Illinois will open for the season in late May/early June, now we know the exact date.

Canva
Canva
loading...

Summer Fun Planning for Families

My wife and I spent much of this last weekend trying to organize our spring and summer calendars. It is a serious challenge to figure out where to put everything.

Plus, we can't have an entire summer filled with just sports games and tournaments, we need some fun in there.

If your kids are like ours, if it involves water, they're completely down for it.

Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

While looking at some of the places that baseball tournaments will be taking us this summer, we found a place that we can't wait to visit.

Best Places to Have Fun This Summer

We have added the Largest Water Park in Illinois to our list of places we will be enjoying this summer. I'm almost embarrassed that I've lived in Rockford for almost 30 years and I've never heard of this place.

  • 32 water slides
  • 5 huge kiddie areas
  • Giant wave pool
  • Quarter-mile-long lazy river (where you'll find me relaxing)
Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

All of this, and MUCH more, and it's only 80 minutes southeast of Rockford.

Raging Waves
Raging Waves
loading...

Raging Waves in Yorkville | Illinois' Largest Waterpark

Largest Waterpark in Illinois Makes You Feel Cut Off from the Outside World
loading...

Raging Waves Opening Date for the 2023 Season is Saturday, June 3

Get ready to ride...

Wonambi

Raging Waves via Facebook
Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

Wild Wallabies

Raging Waves via Facebook
Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

The Boomerang

The Crocodile Mile

The Cyclone

PJ's Plummet

Raging Waves via Facebook
Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

The Aussie Mat Dash

Raging Waves via Facebook
Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

Raging Waves Waterpark, located at 4000 N Bridge Street in Yorkville, Illinois

As I listened to the owner in this one-minute video describe, I can't help but agree

"Being at Raging Waves makes you feel like you're cut off from the outside world"

Raging Waves Waterpark 2023 Season Passes

  • VIP Season Pass is only $139.99 for a limited time (regularly $199.99)
  • A regular Season pass is only $99.99 for a limited time (regularly $139.99)
  • General Admission Passes $54.99
Raging Waves via Facebook
loading...

There is a fee for parking. General parking is $10, and preferred parking (including bus & RV) is $20.

There are also some pretty sweet cabanas available for rental.

You'll find details for everything at RagingWaves.com.

20 of the Best Day Trips to Take From Illinois