Barracuda Bay Water Park
Bartlett, IL
Outdoor water park in Bartlett with a spray playground, zero-depth entry pool, slides, lazy river, sand play, and concessions.
The park combines pool attractions with a spray playground and kid-focused water play.
Photo 1 of 2. The park combines pool attractions with a spray playground and kid-focused water play.
Editorial notes
What stands out
The best Bartlett pick when your group spans toddlers to bigger kids and a basic spray pad will not be enough.
Good fit
- Mixed-age sibling groups
- Families wanting a bigger summer outing
- Kids who like both splash play and pool attractions
- Birthday parties and group outings
Consider another option if
- Families strictly looking for free options
- Quick 30-minute splash stops
- Visitors who prefer very low-stimulation water play
Know Before You Go
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Splash structure
For caregivers
- Concessions
- Free parking
- Changing area
- Partly shaded
- On site
- Partially fenced
Read more about this location
Barracuda Bay Water Park is Bartlett’s larger outdoor aquatic option for families who want more than a basic splash pad. The water park includes a spray playground, zero-depth entry pool, lazy river, tube and body slides, an 18-foot water slide, aquatic zip line, sand-play area, and concessions. It is a strong fit for mixed-age groups who want a fuller summer outing and for families comparing free spray pads against a paid, higher-energy water-play destination.
Location
620 W. Stearns Rd.
Bartlett, IL, 60103
Other options nearby
Splash Central
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Blue Heron Park Spray Pad
Free seasonal spray pad at Blue Heron Park in Bartlett for simple neighborhood water play.
Prairie Point Splash Pad
Free fenced splash pad in Oswego with 17 spray-and-play features and seasonal daily public hours at Prairie Point Park.
Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
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- Last check on record
- Apr 10, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Bartlett Park District - Barracuda Bay Water Parkbartlettparks.org
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