Get your towels ready! We have rounded up all the best local public pools and splash pads around Downers Grove, Elmhurst, La Grange, and more!
Like most, your childhood memories almost always included fun trips to the pool with family and friends. The outdoor pools around Downers Grove and the surrounding towns have some incredible public pools that you can visit with day passes so you can make a whole adventure out of it, figuring out which slide and snack bar are your child's ultimate favorite. And if you're looking for a quick cool-down, the splash pads will insure a safe and easy way to stay cool in the summer heat (no floaties required). We've included all the important details, and will update if any opening/closing dates change for the season. For resident rates, please check with each pool beforehand to confirm how to obtain proof of residency before you arrive.
If haven't added these to your Summer Bucket List yet - do it now!
Outdoor Pools Open to the Public |
Pools are listed alphabetically
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
1100 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
Dates: June 28 - August 10*
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00 - 7:00 pm
Post Season: *due to late opening this season, they are planning on staying open later than August 10th, exact date TBD
Daily Rate:
Weekdays: Adult: $14, Child: $11
Weekends: Adult: $16, Child: $13
Twilight Rate after 5pm: weekdays: $7, weekends: $8
Unique feature we love: The secret waterfall wading pool grotto!
 Butterfield Pool, Photo Credit: Erica Alhorn |
Butterfield Park District Aquatics Center
21W730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Dates: May 26 - August 10
Hours: 12:00 - 7:00 pm
Post Season: Aug 16 - Sept 1 (Weekends Only) * 12:00pm-5:00pm
Daily Rate: Adult: $7, Child: $5
Twilight Rate after 5pm: $5
Unique feature we love: The affordability! It is the cheapest option in the burbs that we have found, and my kids still have such a great time here!
Cermak Family Aquatics Center
7600 W Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
Dates: June 1 - August 17
Hours: Friday-Sunday: 10am-6pm; Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-5:30pm
Post Season: Aug 18 - Sept 1 (Weekends Only) * 12:00pm-6:00pm
Daily Rate: Adult: $10, Child: $8
Unique feature we love: The kid-sized lazy river!
 Coral Cove, Photo Credit: Carol Stream Park District |
Coral Cove Water Park
849 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Dates: Opens May 31st
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11am-7:30pm Sunday 11am-6:30pm
Post-Season (August 20-September 1): Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm
Daily Rate: $9/Resident, $12/Non-Resident (Age 2 and under Free)
Twilight Rate after 5 PM: $5/Resident, $7/Non-Resident
 Photo Credit: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park |
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
8301 S. Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517
Dates: June 1 - August 17 (postseason: August 17-Sept 1 weekends only)
Hours: M-Th:12-7 PM, Fri-Sun:12-6 PM
Daily Rate: Ages 1 and up: $12.50/Resident, $21/Non-Resident
Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm $10/resident and $15/non-resident
Unique feature we love: The 600 foot lazy river and the big sandy beach to build sandcastles in!
East End Pool
463 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Dates: May 21-August 12
Hours: Mon-Fri, 12:30-8pm, Sat/Sun, 1-8pm
Post Season: Aug 16-17, 23-24
Daily Rate: Children- $9/resident, $14/non-resident, Adults-$10/resident, $16/non-resident
Unique feature we love: The toddler wading pool with the most adorable little sea lion slide!
 GH20 Aquatic Center, Photo credit: Erica Alhorn |
GH20 Aquatic Center
240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Dates: May 24 - August 8
Hours: Weekdays: 12:00pm* - 7:00pm, Weekends: 12:00pm* - 5:00pm
Post-Season (August 9 - 30): Weekends only 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Daily Rate: $10/residents & $15/non-residents
Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm $4/resident and $6/non-resident
Unique feature we love: The FlowRider surf simulator - you can try out bodyboarding or surfing without taking a trip to Hawaii!
Hinsdale Community Pool
500 W Hinsdale Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Dates: May 24 - August 10
Hours: Daily 11:30am - 7:00pm (Tot pool opens at 9:30 Sat/Sun)
Post-Season (August 11 - Sept 1): Weekends only 11:30am - 7:00pm (Tot pool opens 9:30)
Daily Rate: $11/residents & $15/non-residents
Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm: $9
Unique feature we love: They host dive-in movie events so you can relax in the pool at night while enjoyin a family friendly movie!
Jefferson Pool
341 N Harvard Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181
Dates: May 30 - August 31
Hours: Mon-Thur 12:00-8:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-7:00
Daily Rate: $8/resident, $10/non-resident, ages 2 and under are free
Twilight Rate: After 4:00pm $5/resident and $7/non-resident
Unique feature we love: There's an accessible ramp into the main pool, which I've never seen before!
 Oasis Water Park, Photo Credit: Bloomingdale Park District |
Oasis Water Park
170 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Dates: May 31-August 10
Hours: Friday-Sunday: 11:30am-6:00pm, Mon-Thur 11:30am-7:00pm
Daily Rate:
Tot (2 & under) Free/Free
Child (3-15) $6/Resident, $8/Non-Resident
Adult: $8/Resident, $10/Non-Resident
Twilight Admission (after 5pm): half off regular admission rates
 Paradise Bay Water Park, Photo Credit: Lombard Park District |
Paradise Bay Water Park
437 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Dates: May 24- August 13
Hours: Mon-Thur 12:30 - 5:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Fri-Sun 12:30 - 6:30 pm
Post-Season (August 17 - September 1): Saturday & Sunday 12:30 - 6:30 pm
Daily Rate:
Child (ages 3-17 years): $6/Resident, $16/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $8/R, $12/NR)
Adult: $12/Resident, $18/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $10/R, $15/NR)
Unique feature we love: Early opening times for ages 5 and under in the tot pool, Monday through Saturday from 9:30-11:00 am
 Photo Credit: Wheaton Park District |
Rice Pool & Water Park
1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL 60189
Hours: Weekdays 11A-8P, Saturdays 11A-8P, Sundays 12-8P
Postseason hours: August 16-September 1 (Weekends only) 12-7P, Labor Day 12-6P
Daily Rate:
Adult: $12/Resident, $16/Non-Resident
Child under 18: $9.50/Resident, $12.50/Non-Resident
The twilight rate after 5pm is 50% less
Unique feature we love: The gated off waterfall oasis with a shallow wading pool for littles and a rocky grotto -- if you close your eyes and listen to the waterfall, you can pretend you're at a secluded tropical getaway, even if for a few moments.
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
1825 Short St Lisle, IL 60532
Dates: May 31 - August 10
Hours: Daily 11:30-8:00 PM
Post Season: August 16 - September 1: Sat-Sun: 11:30am - 6:00pm
Daily Rate: Ages 1 and up: $9/Resident, $14/Non-Resident
Twilight Rate: After 6:00pm $7/resident and $10/non-resident
Unique feature we love: Early admission tot hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00-11:00am for ages 0-6 only (and 2 & under are free for tot swim!) Plus there's an outdoor hot tub for parents for relaxing while the kids play š
Smalley Pool
463 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Dates: June 7-August 10
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:00 AM -6:00 PM
Post Season: Aug 16-17, 23-24
Daily Rate: Children- $9/resident, $14/non-resident, Adults-$10/resident, $16/non-resident
Unique feature we love: There's two ride-on toys in the zero depth entry area of the pool, along with water table features.
Splash Island
1450 Forest Gate Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
Dates: Opens May 24th
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm, Sat/Sun: 10am-3:30pm
Daily Rate: Ages 2+ $10 resident/$14 non-resident
Unique feature we love: The shaded deck onlooking this toddler pool is a great place to hang out, or a super easy place for a summer party or group booking- you can rent out the deck for a private party that includes pizza, drinks, and paper products!
 Sunset Pool, Photo Credit: Erica Alhorn |
Sunset Park & Pool
483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Dates: May 24 - September 1
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 12pm–7:30pm, Tue/Th: 12-5:30pm, Sat/Sun: 12-7:30pm (regular season)
View full hours HERE
Daily Rate:
Child (ages 3-17 years): $9/Resident, $12/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $5/R, $7/NR)
Adult: $12/Resident, $15/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $7/R, $9/NR)
Unique feature we love: Recently completed renovations in 2024: A separate gated children’s wading pool with slide and splash features.
Westchester Community Pool
10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL 60154
Dates: June 7-September 1
Hours: Mon-Thur: 1:00pm-7:30pm, Fri: 1-6pm, Sat/Sun: 11:30am-6:00pm
Daily Rate: Ages 2+ $8 resident/$11 non-resident
Unique feature we love about it: The completely separate gated toddler wading pool.
Woods Pool
711 Tomlin Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Dates: June 7-August 17
Hours: Daily: 12:30pm-6:30pm, Tues & Thurs: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Daily Rate: $10
Unique feature we love about it: Total hidden secret of the 'burbs. No slides, no concession stand, just a neighborhood pool with a toddler side, two diving boards, a basketball hoop, plus a cute little playground right outside.
Splash Pads |
Addison Park District
120 E Oak St Addison, IL 60101
- Open daily 10am-7pm
- Free
Adventure Falls at McCollum Park
6801 Main St. Downers Grove, IL 60516
- Open daily: 1pm-7pm for non-residents
- Children: $5/Resident, $15/Non-Resident, Adults: $2/Resident, $10/Non-Resident
Berens Park
493 N Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
- Open daily: 10am-4pm
- Children: $4/Resident, $6/Non-Resident, Adults: $6/Resident, $8/Non-Resident
Bullfrog Bayou
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
8301 S. Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517
- Monday-Friday | 9:00 – 11:00 AM | June 1-August 11
- $4.50/Resident, $6/Resident
Camera Park
101 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
- Open daily 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weather permitting
- Free
Centennial Park
155 E St Charles Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126
- The geyser fountains are programmed to run seasonally 10 am-6 pm and will turn on sporadically for brief time periods, 2-3 times an hour. There is no outside button to activate them.
- Free
Dragonfly Landing
Garfield Ave and Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Open daily 11 AM - 7 PM
- Free
Garden View Park *NEW!*
802 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL 60561
- Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- 9:00am to 8:00pm daily
- Free
Gordon Park
E. Ogden Ave. La Grange, Il 60525
- Open daily 9 AM to 7 PM
- Free
Harvester Park
Burr Ridge, IL
- Free
Hobson Corner Park
2910 Hobson Road Woodridge, IL 60517
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Open daily 9 AM-9 PM
- Free
Mary Knoll Park
845 Pershing Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- May 25 to September 22
- Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Free
Splash Harbor
8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins, IL 60525
- June 1st through August 31st
- Mon-Thurs:12pm-6pm, Fri-Sun:10am-4pm
- $3
Spring Rock Park
4400 Central Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
- Monday-Friday 10am to 7pm, Sat/Sun 11am to 5pm
- Free
Sunset Knoll Park
820 Finley Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
- 10:00am -8:00pm
- Free
Ty Warner Park
700 Blackhawk Dr, Westmont, IL 60559
- **Not opening for the 2025 season**
Village Green Park
130 S Lambert Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- end of May/Early June to September
- Free
Water Spray Park
201 W St Charles Rd Lombard, IL 60148
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Free
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