3 Best Amusement Parks in Aurora, IL

“Splash Country Water Park features a lazy river, sand volleyball courts, slides, a kids' zone, and concessions. There's an enclosed play area with spray guns, a waterfall, and other interactive features for children under 48 inches tall. The park has the second-largest lazy river in Illinois, with 1,100 feet winding through dumping buckets, sprayers, jets, and bubbling rapids. Splash Country also offers lap-lane swimming at designated times. Splash Country Water Park allows you to bring outside food and beverages. Guests can enjoy the sand play area with seating and shade. The park is available for private after-hour reservations on Friday to Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 pm for a two-hour rental. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a pool with a waterslide, water cannons, and a playground.”

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“Sugar Grove Family Fun Center features a driving range, golf play, bumper boats, a game room, and party room rentals for all ages. This is your perfect spot for an exciting day with your loved ones, from go-karts to mini-golf. You can bring your crew for an unforgettable birthday party, promotion party, bachelor or bachelorette party, team-building events, or corporate outings. They offer multiple party packages for you to choose from. If you get hungry, they have a restaurant on-site. Come out to ride their fast go-kart tracks or compete on one of their Race Nights. They offer birthday party packages for four guests at $65. The park is on Route 47, just minutes from Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, and Chicagoland. It's only 6.6 miles away from Aurora.”

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“Raging Waves Waterpark family-friendly waterpark that offers free U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vests for guests near the wave pool on a first-come, first-served basis. They instruct all weak and non-swimmers to use a life vest. At Raging Waves Waterpark, kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult, 18 years or older. The Splash Cash Card allows you to pre-load cash for in-park spending on meals, beverages, and gift shop items. A designated smoking area is near the flag pole outside the main parking lot. Their electronic lockers can be accessed all day long by up to four visitors. Guests can relax in the comfort of their shaded and reserved spaces during their entire visit. Premium parking is available at the main entrance. The waterpark is located 12.1 miles from the city of Aurora.”

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