Deep River Waterpark Struggles to Stay Afloat | Chicago News

Deep River Waterpark’s summer crowds are shrinking—down from 200,000 visitors in 1995 to just 135,000–150,000 today—thanks to fierce competition from splash pads, YMCAs, and even the weather. June’s relentless rain and chill kept families indoors, while a staffing crunch (thanks to college-bound employees) forces the park to cut hours, risking over a million dollars in lost revenue. Still, they’re eyeing upgrades—and other local pools face similar struggles, thriving only on those rare, scorching hot days. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45ade979220616e4