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Location
Best time
Visit on weekdays or non-peak times when possible. Weekend reviews mention insufficient staffing, closed amenities (snack shack), and only one lifeguard on duty, impacting overall experience quality.
Visitor tip
Pack extra towels or bring your own despite the facility providing plenty. Reviews note the facility is undergoing maintenance in various areas, so having backup essentials ensures comfort.
Visitor tip
Bring your kids' water jackets or floatation aids. Several reviews mention cold water temperatures that make it uncomfortable for young children to stay in the pool for extended periods.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Indoor Waterpark Resort
- Season
- Year-round (off-season Thu-Sun)
- Admission
- Included with hotel stay
- Location
- Starved Rock, Illinois
What visitors say
I only gave one star because you can’t leave a review with no stars. Planned a weekend here with our two kids and another family of 5, we got there Friday night too late to use the pool so Saturday morning we went to check it out and if…
Shadow of what I assume was once a decent resort. Fair priced arcade. Resort Staff wasn’t friendly but were helpful when needed. The pool was another story. No working water slides on a Saturday afternoon/evening nor all day Sunday…
We stayed for the first time this past weekend its not bad for the price you pay. The water park could use a little updating and deep cleaning. Water wasn't too bad. Friday the chlorine smell has strong but Saturday and Sunday it was…
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Did You Know?
- Grand Bear Falls is an indoor waterpark operating year-round, with off-season hours limited to Thursday-Sunday, allowing guests to enjoy water attractions even during Illinois winters
- The waterpark is exclusively included with hotel stays at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock, operating as an integrated resort amenity rather than a standalone admission facility
- The facility features special entertainment programming including Movies on the Mezzanine and Canyonside Yoga, combining waterpark recreation with unique venue-specific activities
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