Closed for the season. The 2026 season opened May 30. The 2027 calendar isn't posted yet; the park usually opens Memorial Day weekend.
Formerly Magic Waters Waterpark.
About Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford
Hurricane Harbor Rockford is the Six Flags water park in Cherry Valley, run for the Rockford Park District, with Illinois' largest wave pool, a lazy river and a dozen slides. Daily tickets for 2027 aren't on sale yet. The best deal right now is the $89 Gold Pass, which covers 2027 with free parking.
Tickets and prices
Daily tickets for 2027 are marked coming soon. Six Flags uses date-based pricing, and online tickets save up to $30 off the gate price, plus a processing fee of up to $9.99 and tax.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
The 2027 Gold Pass is $89 until the price goes up on Nov 2, and includes free general parking.
See the dealGold Pass holders who renew by Nov 1, 2026 get one free Bring-a-Friend ticket.
See the dealDate-specific online daily tickets save up to $30 off the gate price.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Gold Pass | $89 | Unlimited visits to Midwest Six Flags parks, free general parking; price goes up Nov 2 |
| 2027 Prestige Pass | $209 | All Six Flags parks, preferred parking, free drinks every visit |
| Gold Pass renewal | $85 | Renew by Nov 1, 2026 for a free Bring-a-Friend ticket |
| Gold Membership | $8/month | After a $20 initiation fee; includes free parking |
Good to know
- Address
- 7820 Cherryvale N Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
- Hours
- Summer season only; check the Calendar & Hours page once the 2027 schedule is posted.
- Type
- Water park
- Official site
- sixflags.com/hurricaneharborrockford
Don't miss
- Tsunami Bay, Illinois' largest wave pool
- Castaway Creek, a 1,200-foot lazy river
- Tidal Wave tailspin slide with a 43-foot drop
- Wipeout speed slide and The Abyss dark tube slide
- Little Lagoon toddler area and Caribbean Cove splash playground
Little ways to save
Buy the Gold Pass before Nov 2. It includes free parking, which day guests pay for.
Pass holders also get 10% off food and merchandise.
Cabanas have started at $75 and chair rentals at $10, so share one with another family.
Kids 3-5 can get a free Pre-K Pass with a qualifying adult pass; registration closed May 31 in 2026.
Questions people ask us
How much are tickets to Hurricane Harbor Rockford?
2027 daily tickets aren't posted yet. Online tickets save up to $30 off the gate price, and the 2027 Gold Pass is $89.
When does Hurricane Harbor Rockford open?
The 2026 season opened May 30. The 2027 date isn't announced yet.
Does the season pass include parking?
Yes. The Gold Pass includes free general parking, and the Prestige Pass includes preferred parking.
Where is it?
7820 Cherryvale N Blvd in Cherry Valley, near I-90 and I-39, about 75 miles northwest of Chicago.
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Where these prices come from: Official season passes page, Official daily tickets page, Official directions page, 1440 WROK, 2026 opening day, Stateline Kids park guide (ride list, cabana prices, 2020). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.