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Hurricane Harbor Rockford

Cherry Valley, Illinois, United States

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6.5/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Fan score82%

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Guests on a water slide at Hurricane Harbor Rockford

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About Hurricane Harbor Rockford

Hurricane Harbor Rockford is a water-park outing in Cherry Valley, with a regional name that can obscure the more useful arrival location. It suits a group looking for slide thrills and time together in the water without making every moment a race to the next tower. A deliberate day leaves room for different ages to enjoy different parts of the park.

Tidal Wave brings a slide experience with light effects, while Castaway Creek provides a much slower river float. Tsunami Bay and the family water-play collection widen the choices. The contrast is useful for a mixed party: the people who want a gentler day should have attractions to look forward to, not merely wait beside someone else's queue.

At a glance

Formerly Magic Waters
The Cherry Valley water park previously operated as Magic Waters.

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Planning your visit

Use the Cherry Valley street address for navigation and check the water park's own admission and calendar. Read individual ride and access information before setting priorities. Allow for changing, lockers and a meal, and compare parking and optional extras with the amount of time planned. Agree meeting points and shared breaks before a group with different swimming and riding preferences spreads out.

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Getting there

Head to Hurricane Harbor Rockford, 7820 Cherryvale North Boulevard, Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

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Plan with the official information

Sources and updates

Information checked 2026-10-25.

Photograph: Photo: Hurricane Harbor Rockford.

THMPRK Score

6.5 / 10

Hurricane Harbor Rockford earns its score through a useful range of slide and river experiences for a regional water day. It is most convincing for a mixed group that will use more than the strongest attractions. Value depends on suitable options for the whole party and the complete ticket-and-extras budget.