The Mystic Waters season is June 2-August 26.
2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines
847-391-5740
Pre-season hours:
June 2-June 8, noon-7:00pm
Pool passes on sale at Mystic Waters June 2-7 from noon-4:00pm
Regular season hours:
June 9-August 12
Monday-Friday, 11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am-8:00pm
Note: Pass holders may enter at 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday
Special hours:
Saturday, June 23: 11:00am-5:00pm
July 4, noon-7:00pm
Post Season:
August 13–19, noon–7:00pm
August 25–26, noon–7:00pm
Mystic Water Admission Fees
General Admission
Youth, 17 and under: $10
Adult: $12
Des Plaines Residents
Youth, 17 and under: $7
Adult: $8
Chippewa & Iroquois pass holders receive $1 off resident fees
For information on winter and spring aquatics programs, contact Aquatics Supervisor Desiree Van Thorre,
at 847-301-5700, or DvanThorre@DPParks.org
One of the largest and most beautiful waterparks in Northern Illinois, Mystic Waters is a favorite destination for families throughout the Chicagoland area.
Featuring two exciting 37 foot slides - some of the highest in the area, and a variety of fun spaces, Mystic Waters is filled with activities for all ages. After braving the big slides of Otter's Run, enjoy the daring drop slides and cliff dives in Sea Lion Falls. Need to relax? Mystic Waters offers the Crocodile Cove lazy river, with 550 feet of inner tube floating fun, and the expansive Dolphin Bay: a zero depth leisure pool where you can enjoy fountains, jet sprays and a child-size dolphin slide.
For the youngest (and the young at heart), Beluga Beach is just right. It features water-spray stands on a non-slip surface with no free-standing water, making it an enjoyable introduction to water park fun for tots and other non-swimmers. Beluga Beach includes all kinds of splashtacular fun, with multiple water sprays and a very cool jungle gym.
The Island Café is a perfect place for lunch, refreshments, and snacks.
Group Reservations
Are now being accepted.
For a Group Reservation Form, Click Here.
Pre-Season Pool Pass Sales
Begin April 2 at the Leisure Center and Prairie Lakes Community Center
Birthday Party Reservations
Accepted beginning May 1
For a Mystic Waters Birthday Party Reservation Form, Click Here.
For more information, contact Aquatics Supervisor Desiree Van Thorre.
DvanThorre@DPParks.org