Grand Bear Lodge

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Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort is an indoor waterpark resort in Utica, Illinois next to Starved Rock State Park and the historical Starved Rock area. It opened in the Summer of 2005 and is Illinois' first indoor waterpark. The three-story resort has 92 rooms, an indoor waterpark, a fitness center, and 2 conference rooms. Guests can also buy or rent log cabins and villas located behind the resort.

1 Waterpark
2 Waterpark Criticism
3 Enchanted Forest
4 Bear Island and Bandit's Bar & Grill
5 In-House Restaurants
6 External links

[edit] Waterpark

Inside the 24,000 square-foot waterpark, there is a large wavepool with two styles of waves, a smaller kiddie pool, two water slides, a lazy river, a hot tub, and an interactive water play area. One of the two water slides allows the rider to "personalize" their ride by choosing what types of colors and sounds they would like as they descend down the 330 foot slide. The other slide is The lazy river is very fast-paced, and it is advised not to go against the current, as one could get swept away and get scraped on the wall of the pool.

[edit] Waterpark Criticism

As of March, 2007, several hotel review websites have criticized the waterpark for it's poorly ran management. Although complaints may be high, it is not entirely the fault of the staff who work there. From power failures, to broken heaters, many guests have complained about the way it operates.

[edit] Enchanted Forest

The new Enchanted Forest is a mini theme park within the resort. At Enchanted Forest, tickets are required to go on the rides, and the amount of tickets required for each ride varies. Guests of the resort are able to purchase a wristband for $9.95 per person. Tickets and wristbands can also come in packages. There are nine total rides inside Enchanted Forest, including "The Eclipse". The Eclipse is one of only three of its kind in the world.

[edit] Bear Island and Bandit's Bar & Grill

During the summer, the Bandit's Bar & Grill and Bear Island are open. Bear Island is a playground for smaller children and features an 18-hole mini-golf course for everyone. The Bandit's Bar & Grill is located next to Bear Island and has a deck that sits in the middle the 80-foot Curtis Canyon. The restaurant serves a variety of sandwiches, Pepsi brand beverages, and snacks.

[edit] In-House Restaurants

There are six restaurants and cafes located throughout the Grand Bear Resort. Jack's Place and Jack's Bar are located next to the conference rooms and offers a variety of food including pizza, burgers, steak, and ribs. Jack's Place also offers carryout for those who want to eat in their room or cabin. The recently - opened Lumber Jack's Pizziera and Sports bar has three large high-definition TVs for watching sports games, and also offers a delivery service. Inside the waterpark, The Wave Snack Shop, located inside the waterpark, sells sandwiches, ice cream, salads, and a variety of Pepsi products. The Hony Pot Sweet Shop candy shop offers twelve flavors of ice cream and sweet treats such as chocolate-covered strawberries, hand-dipped taffy apples, and fudge made right in front of you. Finally, the Grizzly Bean Cafe offers a private blend of their coffee, along with other healthy food such as muffins, pastries, and bagels.