Salty air breezes past your ear as the gentle rock of the waves teeter your surf board. As you scan the horizon, your adrenaline spikes when you notice the furry of water up ahead. This is it, this is your moment. You start to paddle towards the cascading water, grip tight, jump to your feet, and soar across the blue crescent water.

Surf enthusiasts can experience this oceanside thrill without traveling to the coast at Big Surf in Mount Prospect. As one of the only wave pools in the state, Big Surf brings aquatic adventure to the midwest, offering an expansive outdoor wave pool, where guests can soar over 3-foot waves or wade on the water during the calm before the cascade. Guests can take a break from riding the waves to fuel up with concessions or take a dive off the diving board.