OPENING DAY FOR THE 2011 SWIMMING SEASON IS SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011!
Please view our swimming rules and regulations here.
POOL SURVEY
Tell us how we’re doing! Download an aquatic center survey for the locations you’ve visited:
Green Lake Family Aquatic Center
POOL HOURS
All District Aquatic Centers will be open 7 days a week, 11 AM to 7 PM (weather permitting).
All Aquatic Centers will close for the 2011 season at 7 PM on Monday, September 5, 2011
POOL LOCATIONS
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 accompanied 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.
