With an indoor water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round, your pack can enjoy a world of fun—all under one roof. Book now for a family getaway in Gurnee, near Chicago, IL.
Access to water park from open to close
Life jackets and towels in the water park
Family fun with our lineup of daily events
Sanitary spaces with CleanPLUS Experience
WiFi throughout the lodge
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Looking for even more fun during your stay at Great Wolf Lodge? Celebrate the return of Spring with events sure to make your pack's visit an unforgettable one.
Mar 6 - Apr 27, 2025
Looking for even more fun during your stay at Great Wolf Lodge? Celebrate the return of Spring with events sure to make your pack's visit an unforgettable one.
Mar 6 - Apr 27, 2025
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Great Wolf Lodge guests have unlimited access to our 84-degree indoor water park, filled with slides, pools, and more. Guests are also invited to enjoy free daily events and activities, including dance parties, arts and crafts, and story time. Our Adventure Park is also full of attractions available at an additional cost. Parking is not included in the room rate.
For water park hours during your stay, please view our Indoor Water Park page. You can access the water park any time after opening on your arrival day and until closing time on your departure day.
You can enjoy our entire indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, IL with a Day Pass. Please see our Day Pass Page for pricing on both Half Day and Full Day Passes. Passes are free for children ages 2 and under.
Great Wolf Lodge has something for everyone in the family. Our indoor water park has shallow pools and safe kiddie play areas for toddlers, as well as exciting waterslides for older children and teens. Explore by age on our website to find the best activities and attractions for your family.
Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, IL, opened in 2018. It is the 17th lodge to join the Great Wolf Lodge water park resort family.
The Great Wolf Lodge water park resort in Gurnee, IL is located less than an hour away north of Chicago, IL, and 50 minutes south of Milwaukee, WI.
The water park is designed so there are exciting things to do for all ages. With incredible water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, hot springs, and more, there are adventures at Great Wolf Lodge for adults, teens, and little ones alike.
As both the water park and Adventure Park are exciting things to do for adults at Great Wolf Lodge, we recommend parents and other adults pack multiple bathing suits, water-resistant shoes, and comfortable, light clothing. Athleisure or “resort-casual” wear are perfect for your stay at the lodge.
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THINGS TO DO AROUND
Chicago / Gurnee, IL
Great Wolf Lodge Chicago / Gurnee is a full-service resort so you can work, plan and dine on the property. If you want to venture out, our lodge is conveniently located next to many family-friendly attractions.
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