Mystic Waters is open June 1-August 25.
2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines Map and Directions
847-391-5740
Pool Passes are on sale daily at Mystic Waters from noon-4:00pm
Pool Rules, Information and 2013 Hours (PDF)
Pre-season hours:
June 1-7, noon-7pm
Regular season hours:
June 8-August 11
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 22: 11:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, July 4, noon-7:00pm
Post Season:
August 12–18, noon–7:00pm
August 19-23, Closed
August 24–25, noon–7:00pm
Mystic Water Admission Fees
General Admission, all ages
Residents $8
Non-residents: $12
Chippewa & Iroquois pass holders receive $1 off resident fees
For information on all aquatics programs, contact Aquatics Supervisor Desiree Van Thorre,
at 847-391-5700, 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.
Mystic Waters Facility Policies
Pool Rules, Information and 2013 Hours (PDF)
Questions? contact Desiree van Thorre, Aquatics Supervisor.
Coolers – Small and Medium sized coolers are allowed inside the facility. They are to be kept in a grassy picnic area located near the concession stand and are not allowed on the pool deck. All coolers will be checked at the gate for glass, alcohol, knives, etc.
Chairs – Lounge chairs are available, on a first come first serve basis. Camping type chairs which fold up into a sleeve can be brought inside the facility and used in any grassy area.
Strollers – Strollers, wagons or other wheeled carriers are not allowed in the facility. Infant carriers are welcome.
Credit Cards – Payment for admission and concession purchases can be made with a credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover.
Lockers – Lockers are available for patrons to use. Small square shaped lockers cost $.25 and large, rectangular lockers are $.50. These lockers are for one time use. Each time it is opened the fee must be paid again. Our lockers only accept quarters. Mystic Waters staff encourages everyone to lock any valuable in the lockers, as we are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Lifejackets – Lifejackets are available for use on a first come first serve basis. They should be utilized only by non-swimmers. Be sure to return the lifejacket at the end of your stay so that we may make it available for others. Other Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed to be brought into the facility for your personal use. Any child wearing a lifejacket must be within one arms reach of a parent or guardian at all times and will not be allowed on any of our water slide attractions.
Group Reservations
Group Reservation Form (PDF)
For additional 2013 Group Reservations Information, contact Desiree van Thorre 847-391-5700
Pool Rules, Information and 2013 Hours (PDF)
Pool Passes
Pool Pass information and a Registration Form (PDF)
Birthday Party Reservations
Mystic Waters Birthday Party Reservation Form (PDF)
For more information, contact Aquatics Supervisor Desiree Van Thorre.
DvanThorre@DPParks.org