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Great America opens Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park should especially love the zero-depth entry pools and the large interactive water playground, Skull Island, with 1 00,000 square feet of activities for the entire family. More than 500 kid-friendly water gadgets, including jet sprayers, water blasters and tipping buckets, are spread throughout this massive attraction. Seventeen tree house-style, pirate-themed towers are linked together by swinging bridges, net climbs and a variety of adult and children's slides. captured on Vortex and Typhoon, the park's rushing water coasters of fun. Guests board these high-energy water adventures five stories above the ground and repeatedly switch from open to enclosed flumes.

The fastest rides in the park Paradise Plunge and Riptide have guests soar toward the clear waters below at speeds up to 40 mph. For guests in search of a relaxing getaway, Six Flags Connected to an additional --'Hurricane Harbor has a tropical beach-style activity pool geared beach resort atm0Sphere with for For over 44 years the Leonardo family has been serving the area's best Steak Lobster. 19200 Everett Lane Mokena 708-478-5800 Open 6 Nights A Week Closed on Mondays 20857 S. Cicero Ave. Matteson 708-481-5800 Open 6 Nights A Week Closed Sundays Call for reservations.

Six Flags Great America the Midwest's largest theme park just got bigger. In addition to roller coasters and other rides, Great America is now home to the biggest water park in the area. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park opened last week after seven months of intense construction. The extravagantly themed outdoor water park boasts hundreds of wild and wet water activities and it's free with Six Flags Great America theme park admission. The park, located on what was the far west side of the parking lot, is constructed to simulate a Caribbean island.

Island music, lush landscapes and colorful water slides provide the backdrop to this tropical retreat. On opening day, the water attractions were finished, but work was still in progress on the concessions buildings. They were expected to be done by this week. This spacious outdoor water park can comfortably hold up to 5,000 people, whether navigating through the twists and turns of the park's 25 water slides or cruising through the sprawling Castaway Creek adventure river. Fbrents andTheir children Classified Advertising Direct Line: the park's younger guests, this area provides countless play opportunities for families.

"Our emphasis is on providing a safe and exciting family experience with the best in innovative water attractions," said Ron Sevan, vice president and general manager of the park. "From mild to wild, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor has a combination of water attractions." Numerous adult and teen activities can be found in this massive water park, including dozens of speed and tube slides, a gigantic wave pool and two invigorating multi-passenger rafting experiences. Water slide excitement is thousands of lounge chairs, plus swaying palm trees and live Caribbean music. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a full-service water park featuring changing facilities, lockers, restaurants and retail opportunities for guests and is free with theme park admission. The water park is open from 1 1 a.m.

to 7 p.m. daily through Sept. 5. General admission to both parks is $44.99 ($29.99 for children under 54 inches; a two-day ticket is $54.99. One-day parking is $10.

More information is at www.sixflags.com. 708-802-8888 Star Newspapers Bringing local news home For home delivery call: 708-802-8000 www.starnewspapers.com I 4 5 I i i i f..