Best Water Parks In Chicago Near Me

4worldlovers:
Check out our new playground! Weisman Park is 0.40 acres and it is located on the corner of Oakdale and Mildred in Lakeview.


This park is an ideal location for families with children to spend the day. Recently renovated the park has new ADA accessible soft-surface play area – filled with swings, a slide, picnic tables, drinking fountains, benches, and water spray feature. The landscaping offers patrons shady areas and colorful flowers in the spring time. To add a little whimsy to the landscape - a beautiful interactive fish tank mosaic was installed. It was designed by artist Martha Crandall and the Chicago Mosaic School.

While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Sheil Park.

Weisman Park is one of many playgrounds developed by the City of Chicago just after World War II. In 1949, the City purchased its site on Oakdale Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood using Playground Bond funds. By 1950, the Bureau of Parks and Recreation had installed a spray pool, a sand box, and playground equipment. The City transferred the park to the Chicago Park District in 1957, along with more than 200 other properties, pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. The playground was updated in the early 1990s.

Known for several decades as Oakdale Park for the adjacent street, the park was renamed for local resident Albert Weisman (1915-1974) in 1983. A native of St. Louis and a journalist by trade, Weisman spent 18 years as head of public relations for Chicago advertising firm Foote, Cone, and Belding before becoming the University of Chicago's Director of Public Affairs. He was a member of the Lincoln Park Zoological Society Board of Directors and a Trustee of Columbia College, where he taught urban politics. Patriotically-inclined, Weisman may have been best known as the founder of the Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society Memorial Day Parades, where "everyone marches, nobody watches." A public drinking fountain in Lincoln Park is also dedicated in his honor.

4worldlovers: To receive Itasca Park District daily resident fee at the Waterpark, a Resident ID Card is required to receive a $2 discount. ID cards are only given out at the Itasca Rec Center.

The Itasca Waterpark does reserve the right to close portions of the Waterpark or the entire facility due to low attendance, temperatures below 72 degrees, lack of adequate staffing, swim meets, specialized programming or any other unforeseen reason. Refunds or prorations of purchased pool passes will not be given for closures.

This spring, the Itasca Park District is selling season pool passes at a discounted rate. The Itasca Water Park features an interactive play structure, waterslides, zero depth entry, concessions and NEW bathhouse facility. Purchase your ltasca Waterpark Pool Pass starting APRIL 1ST!

Season pool passes may be purchased online at www.itascaparkdistrict.com or at the Itasca Park District Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Medinah residents will need to stop in at the Rec Center to receive Medinah Park District special rate.

Itasca Rec Center Registration Hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 am-8 pm, Friday from 8 am-6 pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 9 am-1 pm.

A family pool pass includes 2 adults and their dependents which reside in that household. For more information please call 630-773-2257.

Family passes are issued to members of the immediate family only (husband, wife, dependent, non-married sons and daughters) living at the same listed address. Individuals living with residents for the summer may purchase an individual pass, but are not considered part of the immediate family.

4worldlovers: Cool off at Rainbow Falls Waterpark and enjoy the excitement of this tropical paradise with a variety of attractions, theme days, parties and more waiting for the entire family.


Sidestreet parking around Rainbow Fall is prohibited. Visitors must park in the Rainbow Fall lot, the high school lot, at Rotary Park, Lions Park, or at Grove Jr. High School.


Rainbow Falls "member only" gift (while supplies last, one per household)

Rainbow Falls members receive discounted rates on all summer aquatics programs

Rainbow Falls Water Park passes are valid from Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day. Proof of residency is required for purchase or renewal of a pass.

Proof of residency: for adults, this may be a driver's license, state ID, copy of a tax return or utility bill. For minors, proof may be a copy of birth certificate, library card, school ID, or health insurance card.

Please check our hours page to ensure we are open. Know our current rate of occupancy before you visit by checking the Density counter below.

Note: this display does not take into account facility hours or weather conditions. Please check to ensure the park is open before arrival.

We work hard and play hard! Working on the Aquatics Team is a unique opportunity to serve the community while being a part of a fun team atmosphere. From teaching people to swim, and watching over the general safety of all who enter our pools, our team works hard to ensure that Elk Grove Village is home to the best aquatics facilities around.

Elk Grove Village residents and Rainbow Falls Waterpark guests should be aware of parking accommodations to decide the best option for your groups before arrival at the Waterpark this season. The Queen of the Rosary parking lot is not available for parking. Parking options are available at the following locations on a first-come first-serve basis.

Elk Grove High School parking lot (500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., EGV)