This Barnyard-Themed Water Park In Illinois Is Insanely Fun For Kids
When most aquatic parks are going with the tropical theme, there’s one in Aurora, Illinois that’s decided to go against the grain. This country water park features a farm theme that is quite charming and perfect for the Midwest.
Pools, a lazy river, and water slides still abound at this summer attraction. Check it out:
Splash Country Water Park in northern Illinois straddles the line between the rural part of the state and the suburbs. Just on the outskirts of Chicagoland, it gives those living an urban lifestyle the chance to experience life on the farm without all the dirt, fields, and pigs.
This gorgeous water park is modeled after a barnyard with silos, barns, and other replica equipment. From the moment you walk inside, you'll be on a unique journey at this Midwest-themed aquatic park.
The park is home to a six-lane zero-depth pool that is most popular for kids to play and splash around in. There are also open and enclosed tube slides that the most adventurous can't resist.
This country water park is also home to the second longest lazy river in Illinois Spanning 1,100 feet, it winds past dump buckets, spray jets, and bubbling rapids.
There is also a kid-friendly area with water guns, a waterfall, and many other interactive features. Non-water activities include a sand pit near the shade, sand volleyball courts, and concession stands.
General admission is $8 for ages 13 and up for residents. Children between ages 2 and 12 as well as seniors age 62 and up may enter for $7 while those under the age of 2 are free. Admission is $1 more on the weekends.
Splash Country Water Park is open Monday through Friday between 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this water park, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
