Former Coco Key Chicago to Reopen

[WildStangAlex]

The former Coco Key Water Resort attached to the Sheraton Chicago Northwest in Arlington Heights, IL will reopen within the next year or so with a new design. I, for one, am very excited to hear this news as I worked there for its short 3-year existence as a Lifeguard. I also really enjoy the Wilderness' Wisconsin Dells properties, so this is really an all-around win. I'd like to quote the article, which can be found in the Daily Herald:

 

"...Trandel said he hopes to get construction started on the next phase of the project -- a new Four Points by Sheraton Hotel with 161 rooms and an expanded water park -- in June.

 

Developers have a deal with Wilderness Resorts, which owns resorts and water parks at Wisconsin Dells, to renovate the water park, which will include an additional 10,000 square feet of space, two more rides and a redesign to gear the park more toward a teenage crowd, Trandel said.

 

Construction on the water park could take five to seven months and construction on the hotel is about a 10-month project, Trandel said..."

 

Thoughts? This could be a nice stop for those traveling to Great America, when it opens.