Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a chain of water parks, part of the larger Six Flags theme park system. These water parks are known for offering a variety of water attractions, including body slides, speed slides, tube slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and areas for children. One such park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago, is located in Gurnee, Illinois, and is adjacent to Six Flags Great America. 

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago (Gurnee, IL):
  • Location: Gurnee, Illinois, near Six Flags Great America. 
  • Size: 20 acres. 
  • Opened: May 28, 2005. 
  • Features: 25 water slides, including the Tsunami Surge, North America’s tallest water coaster (as of 2025), two children’s areas, and two pools. 
  • Theme: Caribbean island. 
  • Operating Season: May to September. 
  • Separate Entrance: Since 2021, it has a separate entrance from Six Flags Great America. 
  • Rides: Offers a variety of rides, including family raft rides like Bahama Mama and Bubba Tubba, high-speed slides, and a kids’ zone with mini-slides and splash areas, according to Visit Lake County. 
  • Tips for visiting: Arrive early, do popular slides first, and consider a weekday visit for fewer crowds. 

 

Visit their website
https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborchicago