• Appropriate swimwear is required. Guests are not permitted to enter waterpark attractions wearing thongs or transparent bathing suits, regular shorts (including khaki and cargo styles), long pants, street clothes, cut-off shorts, or denim. We reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of swimwear.
• Guests wearing bathing attire with metal buttons, rivets, zippers, or snaps will not be permitted to ride Wipeout, Tsunami Surge, Surf Rider, Hammerhead/Barracuda, Vortex/Typhoon, Paradise Plunge and Riptide, Bahama Mama and Bubba Tubba, Skull Island, Hurricane Mountain, and Wahoo Racer.
• Footwear is not permitted on Hurricane Harbor Chicago attractions. Aqua socks and aquatic style footwear are permitted on Tsunami Surge, Surf Rider, Paradise Plunge and Riptide, Hammerhead/Barracuda, Vortex/Typhoon, Skull Island, Hurricane Mountain, and Wahoo Racer.
• Guests requiring special accommodation should speak to a member of the Aquatics management team. Due to attraction manufacturer requirements, some riding restrictions may apply.
• All Guests who require a diaper are required to wear a swim diaper or a diaper specifically designed for aquatic use.
• When exiting Hurricane Harbor Chicago, shirts, shoes, shorts and cover-up attire are all required when returning to the theme park.
• If you do not have appropriate swimwear, swimsuits and other aquatic gear may be purchased at Hurricane Hank’s.
• As a general rule, when visiting Hurricane Harbor Chicago, Guests should avoid clothing that may be considered inappropriate for our family-friendly environment.  Clothing and visible tattoos that depict violence, nudity, vulgarity, or discriminatory language or graphics are prohibited. 

To ensure the safest experience for all Guests during their visit, the following rules are in effect. We appreciate your cooperation in this regard. 

• Attractions may have specific height, weight, and safety requirements. Please refer to the Safety Guide sign posted at each attraction to make an informed decision as to whether the attraction is right for you.
• Please refrain from running, horseplay, and other boisterous activities.
• Glassware and similar material with a tendency to shatter on impact are not permitted in Hurricane Harbor Chicago.
• For safety reasons, diving is not permitted at any attraction.
• Hurricane Harbor Chicago and Six Flags Great America are smoke-free environments.
• Keep an eye on your young children. Children should not be left unattended at any time.
• Please secure all loose articles, including hats, glasses, and jewelry when riding. Cameras, cell phones and video recording devices may not be used on any slide or in any changing area or restroom.
• Water toys and inflatable assists are not permitted in Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Whistles are not permitted in Hurricane Harbor Chicago.
• Masks and snorkels are not permitted on any water attraction.
• Hearing devices or any other electronic devices may be damaged by water. Please take the necessary steps to protect such items.
• According to crowd size, time at the water attractions and access to Hurricane Harbor Chicago may be limited.

Hurricane Harbor Chicago is committed to providing all of our Guests with an enjoyable visit. Guests with disabilities are encouraged to visit our accessibility guide for detailed information on the requirements of each attraction, along with the programs that Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago offer. 

Pool lifts are available at Monsoon Lagoon. During your visit, please speak to a member of our Aquatics team to obtain access to the pool lifts and for further accessibility information.  

Six Flags Great America provides a full day of fun in the sun! To make the most of your day, be sure to drink plenty of water in order to avoid heat exhaustion. A drinking fountain is located at The Loo and the Bathhouse. There are additional drink stand locations available throughout the waterpark – 5 O’clock Phil’s, Refill Station, Pink Flamingo, Sharky’s, and Treasure Chest. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen frequently throughout the day. If you happen to forget your sunscreen, Hurricane Hank’s has sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses available for purchase. 

Upon your arrival to Hurricane Harbor Chicago, we recommend selecting a meeting place such as Pink Flamingo, in the event you or your child become lost or separated from your party. Please alert an associate if your child becomes separated, as public address pages cannot be broadcast inside Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Children who are separated from their parties will be taken to the Front Gate of Hurricane Harbor Chicago, located next to Monsoon Lagoon.

For your convenience, lockers are located next to the Bathhouse. Various locker sizes are available for personal belongings. Locker rentals are automated and may be paid using Credit and Debit Cards. The lockers work with electronic pin codes and will allow unlimited access throughout the day. Locker access is available until Hurricane Harbor Chicago is closed for the evening. All lockers will be cleared out each night when Hurricane Harbor Chicago closes. Hurricane Harbor Chicago and Six Flags Great America cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers at Hurricane Harbor Chicago are not transferable to or from Six Flags Great America. 

First Aid is located at the entrance to Riptide Bay, near Surf Rider. Emergency Medical Personnel are on duty during all waterpark operating hours. If you need any assistance during your visit, do not hesitate to stop by First Aid, or notify the nearest lifeguard. Our team would be happy to assist. 

Life jackets are available for use throughout Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Life jackets are complimentary and are available to any guest wishing to use one. Children, first-time swimmers, and weaker swimmers are encouraged to wear a life jacket. Some attractions require Guests below a specific height to put on a life jacket before participating in the attraction. Aquatics staff and lifeguards reserve the right to impose the use of life jackets as needed. For specific attraction requirements, please visit our accessibility guide. Guests are permitted to wear their own life jacket; however, it must be Coast Guard approved.    

Relax and enjoy the privacy of your own private cabana. These cabanas provide you with a fantastic place to escape the crowds and rest when needed. A limited number of exclusive cabanas are available each day and often sell out.  Hurricane Harbor Chicago’s cabanas are located to the left of Hurricane Bay, to the right of Surf Rider, and along the beach of Hurricane Bay. For more information and to reserve your cabana, please visit the Cabana Information Page.

Our Aquatics staff are here to ensure that you have a safe and pleasant visit. First Aid and waterpark supervisors are available throughout the area should you have any questions or need assistance. Please follow all lifeguard rules and instructions, but do not talk to or distract lifeguards while they are on duty. 

In an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable waterpark experience for our Guests, Hurricane Harbor Chicago routinely utilizes training exercises to improve our lifeguards’ skills and vigilance. These exercises will occur during normal operating hours and may consist of the following: submersible water manikins, the use of video surveillance equipment, internal and external audits, active/inactive water rescues and/or first aid scenarios. 

Inner tubes are available free of charge at each attraction that requires a tube in order to ride. Inner tubes must remain at the attraction after riding. You may use a provided tube once, then hand it to the next person in line. 

Reduce your wait times and rent your own personal tube for the day at Aruba Tuba Tube Rental, located to the right of Pink Flamingo. Tubes are not permitted in Hurricane Bay. Take advantage of our free tube holding program so that you don’t have to carry your tube all day. You may store your tube at Aruba Tuba Tube Rental. Rental tubes may be used at Hammerhead/Barracuda, Vortex/Typhoon, Hurricane Mountain, and Castaway Creek. 

If you happen to lose an item or leave an item behind while visiting, please drop by Guest Relations, located at the Front Gate. If you’ve already left the park, please fill out a lost and found form.