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Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Todd H. Stroger
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Board of
Forest Preserve
Commissioners


Steven M. Bylina, Jr.
General
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Swimming

Please view our swimming rules and regulations here.

WHEALAN POOL AQUATIC CENTER

6200 W. Devon Avenue, east of Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago; ph: (773) 775-1666.

Whealan Pool Aquatic Center has something for every member of your family!

  • Swish and swirl through two water slides
  • Zero depth pool for easy access
  • Fully renovated historic bathhouse with showers
  • Certified lifeguards with first aid and water safety equipment
  • A full service concession stand
  • Plenty of free, off-street parking
  • Separate baby pool
  • Sand play area
  • Free chaise lounges
  • Elevated lawn area with great views of entire facility
  • Located in a beautiful forest preserve setting
  • SCS water play structure

Admission is $5.00 per person, $3.00 for ages 4-12, under 3 free. Children under 12 years years of age must be acompanied by a responsible adult. Children in diapers must wear rubber pants.

CERMAK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

7600 W. Ogden Avenue, west of Harlem Avenue, at the Des Plaines River, Lyons; ph: (708) 447-0715.

The new Cermak pool is an oasis for families with children 12 years of age and younger! From water cannons to water slides, from geisers to the lazy river, this is the perfect place for kids to enjoy summer fun!

The original Cermak Pool, like the new Center, was named for Anton J. Cermak, member and president of the board of Forest Preserve Commissioners from 1922 until April 1931, when he was elected mayor of Chicago.

  • Features include a state-of-the-art bath house with showers, lockers and concessions!
  • Certified lifeguards with first aid and water safety equipment.
  • More than 500 parking spaces!
  • Two play pads!
  • Located in beautiful forest preserve setting.

Admission is $5.00 per person, $3.00 for ages 4-12, under 3 free. Children under 12 years years of age must be acompanied by a responsible adult. Children in diapers must wear rubber pants.

GREEN LAKE FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

The northeast corner of 159th Street and Torrence Avenue in Calumet City, Illinois; ph: (708) 862-1891.

The new Green Lake Family Aquatic Center is an incredible new recreational offering from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for families with children 12 years of age and younger!

  • The center features a state-of-the-art bath house with showers, lockers and concessions!
  • Certified lifeguards with first aid and water safety equipment.
  • Mini water slide with lazy river!
  • Splash pool with water cannons, drop buckets, climbing features!
  • Located in beautiful forest preserve setting.

Children under 12 years years of age must be acompanied by a responsible adult. Children in diapers must wear rubber pants.

Admission is $5.00 per person, $3.00 for ages 4-12, under 3 free. Children under 12 years years of age must be acompanied by a responsible adult. Children in diapers must wear rubber pants.



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Trivia Quiz

What area did Oak Forest Hospital farm for years?

a. Rubio Woods
b. Midlothian Meadows
c. Vollmer Woods
d. Conkey Woods

Click to find out!

Trivia Quiz

What area did Oak Forest Hospital farm for years?

a. Rubio Woods
b. Midlothian Meadows
c. Vollmer Woods
d. Conkey Woods

Answer: Midlothian Meadows