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 |
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Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
8301 S. Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517
Hours: M/W/Th:12-7 PM, Tu:12-8 PM, F/Sa/Sun:12-6 PM
Daily Rate: Ages 1 and up: $11.75/Resident, $19.50/Non-Resident
Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm $9/resident and $14/non-resident
What we love about it: The 600 foot lazy river and the big sandy beach to build sandcastles in!
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
1825 Short St Lisle, IL 60532
Hours: M/W/Th:12-7 PM, Tu:12-8 PM, F/Sa/Sun:12-6 PM
Daily Rate: Ages 1 and up: $7/Resident, $13/Non-Resident
Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm $5/resident and $9/non-resident
What we love about it: 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!)
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Rice Pool & Water Park 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL 60189Postseason hours: August 17-September 2 (Weekends only) 12-7P, Labor Day 12-7P Daily Rate: Adult: $11.75/Resident, $16/Non-Resident Child under 18: $8.50/Resident, $11.25/Non-Resident The twilight rate after 5pm is 50% less What we love about it: Aside from the three giant slides and and massive zero-depth entry main pool, there is a 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. The on-site sand volleyball courts and big sand pit play area are great for taking a break from the water. |
Westchester Community Pool
10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL 60154
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
What we love about it: The completely separate gated toddler wading pool. This is a perfect first pool experience because it is not overwhelming but still has a big tube slide, diving board, and spray park features!
Splash Island
1450 Forest Gate Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm, Sat/Sun 10am-3:30pm
Daily Rate: Ages 2+ $10 resident/$12 non-resident
What we love about it: A lot! The slides and splash features will entertain the kids for a long time, and the zero depth entry pool is safe and easy for little ones. The shaded deck 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!
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| Sunset Park & Pool 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 View full hours HERE Daily Rate: Child (ages 3-17 years): $6/Resident, $9/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $3/R, $5/NR) Adult: $9/Resident, $11/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $6/R, $8/NR) What we love about it: Recently completed renovations in 2024! A brand new slide feature, children’s wading pool, Direct entry option to the pool after check-in, Two new family restrooms, and more exciting updates! |
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| GH20 Aquatic Center 240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 Pre-Season (May 25-27) 12:00pm - 5:00pm Hours: Weekdays: 12:00pm* - 7:00pm, Weekends: 12:00pm* - 5:00pm Post-Season (August 12 - September 3 & Labor Day): Weekends only 12:00pm - 5:00pm Daily Rate: $8/residents & $12/non-residents Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm $3/resident and $5/non-resident What we love about it: This pool has an incredibly unique feature-- the FlowRider surf simulator - you can try out bodyboarding or surfing without taking a trip to Hawaii! |
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| Paradise Bay Water Park 437 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 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) What we love about it: The colorful slides and features of this pool makes you feel like you're going to one of the big famous Illinois waterparks, but for a fraction of the price. |
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Butterfield Park District Aquatics Center
21W730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Hours: 12:00 - 7:00 pm
Post Season: Aug 12th - Sept 2nd (Weekends Only) * 12:00pm-5:00pm
View full hours HERE
Daily Rate:
Adult: $7, after 5pm: $5
Child: $5, after 5pm: $5
What we love about it:
The most cost friendly option for a relaxing day at the pool. We love the separate pools, which both have a fairly deep enough water to actually swim around and feel safe, but you still have the diving board for the big kids and the mushroom waterfall, zero-depth entry splash pad side for the toddlers. Lots of shade and a good snack bar. Plus there are two parks next door!
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| Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Post-Season (August 12-September 2): Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Daily Rate: $8/Resident, $11/Non-Resident (Age 2 and under Free) Twilight Rate after 5 PM: $4/Resident, $6/Non-Resident What we love about it: The layout! It's big but depending on the age of your kids, it feels manageable and not overwhelming since the separate spaces are laid out nicely, and your kids definitely won't get bored! Plus an on-site dry playground when the kids need a break from the water. |
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| Oasis Water Park 170 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 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 What we love about it: Three separate pool areas! The 'Cuda Cove area has both a drop slide and a climbing wall, which rotates every hour. |
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
Gordon Park
E. Ogden Ave. La Grange, Il 60525
- Open daily 9 AM to 7 PM
- 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, 2024
- Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Admission Rates:
- NEW for 2024-- All admission to Mary Knoll Park Splash Pad is Free!
Spring Rock Park
4400 Central Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
- Monday-Friday 10am to 7:00pm, Sat/Sun 11am to 5pm
Sunset Knoll Park
820 Finley Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
- 10:00am -8:00pm
Ty Warner Park
700 Blackhawk Dr, Westmont, IL 60559
- Weekdays: 9:30am – 6pm, weekends: 9:30am – 4pm
- Adults: Free, Child: $5/resident, $7/non-resident
Village Green Park
130 S Lambert Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- end of May/Early June to September
Water Spray Park
201 W St Charles Rd Lombard, IL 60148
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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