Raging Waves Reopening Date: 'Know Before You Go' Tips

YORKVILLE, IL — Raging Waves, the state's largest water park, will reopen to the public Saturday, the company announced on their website and social media accounts. The public reopening will follow an "Exclusive Passholder Day" Friday. According to the Raging Waves website, reservations will be required for all guests before each visit, and can be made online.

The company outlined a "Know Before You Go Top 10 List" on their website, which includes reservation information, health screenings upon arrival in the water park, arrive swim ready (locker rooms will be limited), only clear bags on site, reentry between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., arrive swim ready, and several other preparation tips.

"All guests should wear face coverings when not engaged in swimming activities, the website states. "All guests ages 2 and over must wear face coverings when entering the park."

The public and passholder reopening dates announcement comes nearly two weeks after Raging Waves said they're working with the state officials and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to safely reopen the water park during Phase 4 of the state's Reopening Plan amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement on the Raging Waves website, the company said, "In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health, CDC, Kendall County Health Department, and the State of Illinois, Raging Waves is excited to announce its opening date for the 2020 season! We have been working very hard to get the park ready to ensure a safe, fun experience for our guests and team members."

In a statement posted last month, Raging Waves said they would be following all guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Illinois.

"Raging Waves has always been known as one of the cleanest water parks in the world and it should come as no surprise that we will continue to uphold the same cleanliness standards you've come to expect," the company said.

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Raging Waves added that all tickets for the 2020 season can be used on any (one) day during the 2020 or 2021 season. In addition, the company said that Raging Waves Season Passes will be extended and valid for the 2020 and the entire 2021 season at no extra cost or action on your part.

Related:

• Raging Waves Working To Reopen During Phase 4
• Raging Waves Water Park Remains Closed Under State's Restore Plan
• When Can Illinois Enter Phase 4?

"Thank you all for your patience, we know you're just as excited as we are to hang out at Raging Waves this summer!" Raging Waves wrote in a June 18 Facebook post. "As soon as learn more from the state, we will let you know a projected opening date."

Read the entire statement via ragingwaves.com/COVID.

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