Peak summer highs in Skokie average 83°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.
The things that decide a trip with small children — a toilet, some shade, somewhere to sit — are exactly what listings usually leave out. Across the 1 pads in Skokie:
4701 Oakton St. · Skokie, Illinois
Early June through early September · Weekdays 12:30 - 7 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
$8-$16water-parkzero-depthticketedtoddlerrestroomsshade
The closest major water playground to Evanston, this 14,000-square-foot park features beach-entry water, three slides, a fully accessible sprayground, and a giant red bucket that dumps hundreds of gallons on the crowd below. Admission is $8 for Skokie residents, $10 for Evanston residents, and $16 for others.
On site: toilets on site, playground alongside, parking
5 other pads within 5 miles
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season