When summer hits the south suburbs of Chicago, families start looking for fun ways to beat the heat – and splash pads are one of the best options. Whether you have toddlers who love interactive water features or older kids craving slides and adventure, Tinley Park and its surrounding areas offer a range of water play spots to suit every need. This guide highlights the top splash pads near Tinley Park.
Best splash pads near Tinley Park
White Water Canyon Water Park
Address: 8221 W 171st St., Tinley Park, IL
Five-acre aquatic park with zero-depth entry pool, interactive spray ground, lazy river, slides, diving board, plus sand-play area.
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
Address: 8301 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL 
Bayou-themed 8.5-acre park with zero-depth pool, lazy river, slides, kiddie spray area, sand-play and entertainment stage.
Centennial Park Aquatic Center
Address: 15600 W. Ave., Orland Park, IL 
Resort-style facility with six slides, lazy river, zero-depth children’s structure, lap lanes, pavilions and party options.
Rice Pool & Water Park
Address: 1777 S Blanchard St., Wheaton, IL 
Offers zero‑depth entry, three water slides, splash area and sand play.
Turtle Splash Water Park
Address: 129 W National St., West Chicago, IL 
A five‑acre splash playground with slides, zero‑depth pools, spray features and sand zones.
Splash Harbor at Kubicki Park
Address: 8997 Lyons St,, Hodgkins, IL 
A community splash pad featuring ground fountains, dumping buckets, a small slide and water cannons. Conjoined with a playground in Kubicki Park.