What you need to know about Hurricane Harbor Rockford from buying tickets to having fun
Hot weather and no school means one thing — summertime fun. And a Rockford area favorite summer destination for fun is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
From checking in on your favorite rides to hours and ticket prices, here is everything you need to know about planning your visit to the water park:
When does Hurricane Harbor Rockford open for the 2023 season?
Hurricane Harbor Rockford is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. operations begin June 13. Starting July 1, the park will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More: New name, new attraction for Magic Waters in 2020
Where is Hurricane Harbor Rockford?
Hurricane Harbor Rockford is located east of CherryVale Mall near Interstate 90 in Cherry Valley.
What are the attractions at Hurricane Harbor Rockford?
Guests of all ages can enjoy Illinois’ largest wave pool, lots of water rides and a 1,200-foot lazy river. Here are a list of rides guests can enjoy:
Thrill rides
Family Rides
Kid Rides
How much are tickets?
Daily tickets purchased online start at $30 each. You can also get a gold pass, platinum pass, Six Flags plus pass or a diamond pass. Each pass offers different deals/access to other parks and attractions.
To order tickets, go to: sixflags.com/hurricaneharborrockford/store/tickets
For group ticket sales, go to: sixflags.com/hurricaneharborrockford/group-sales
How long has Hurricane Harbor Rockford been open?
The park used to be called Magic Waters and was owned by the Rockford Park District before the park district sold to Six Flags. The park has been open for more than 35 years.
What is the last day of operation for the 2023 season?
Monday, Sept. 4.
Chris Green: 815-987-1241; cgreen@rrstar.com; @chrisfgreen
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Hurricane Harbor Rockford is open for the 2023 season
