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Bradley Indoor Waterpark
Bradley, Illinois

The proposed indoor waterpark in the Village of Bradley, Illinois, is a 75,000 sq ft facility planned for the Northfield Square Mall site, aiming to be Illinois’ largest indoor waterpark. Costing approximately $65 million, it will feature a 65-foot slide tower with eight slides, a lazy river, wave pool, adult pool with swim-up bar, children’s pool, splash pad, surf feature, and an outdoor pool with a floating obstacle course.

OpenAire is pleased to be supplying a 100% aluminum retractable roof, corrosion free building to enable year-round operation. Funded by $30 million in bonds (approved February 2025) and $50 million planned for 2026, the project anticipates 323,000–410,000 visitors in its first year, generating $17.7 million in revenue, with profits exceeding $2 million annually after bond repayments. Construction is slated to begin in spring 2026, with an opening targeted for mid-2027. The waterpark is a cornerstone of Bradley’s ambition to become Kankakee County’s tourism hub, complemented by a $30–$35 million youth sports complex.

This transformative project is designed to revitalize the Northfield Square Mall area, which has faced economic challenges due to declining retail. By integrating the waterpark with attached hotels and leveraging Tax Increment Financing (TIF), hotel taxes, and park fees, Bradley aims to capture regional tourism dollars from Chicago, southwest Michigan, Indianapolis, and beyond. The village has also partnered with experienced firms like Ramaker for aquatic design and American Resort Management for operations, as well as drawing inspiration from Epic Waters in Texas.

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