Des Plaines Park District

Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center

 

515 E. Thacker Street • Main entrance is on
the South-West side of the Prairie Lakes Complex.

Map and directions


-HOURS-

Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center will be closed for annual maintenance Monday, August 19-Friday, August 30. Thank you!
Monday–Thursday, 5:30a–9:30p
Friday, 5:30a–7:00p
Saturday, 7:00a–7:00p
Sunday, 8:00a–7:00p
Please scroll down for specific information/hours for the Lap Lanes, Public Swim, Wellness Pool, and Splash Pad.

SCHEDULE

Click on the link below for our regular hours/programming: FALL2024 SCHEDULE

Click on the link for Special Hours & Events: Special Hours & Events

During regular operations, no reservations are needed for the lap pool, wellness pool, or splash pad.

The Wellness Pool (including the seating area) will be closed due to Aqua Fitness Classes and Swim School on:

  • Mondays, 8:30–9:15a
  • Mon-Thurs, 5:00-7:00p
  • Saturdays, 9:00a–2:15p

The Splashpad will be closed for Private Parties on:

  • Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00a–11:00a and 4:00–5:00p

The Full Facility May Be Closed due to Rentals

  • Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00p

During regular operations, no reservations are needed for the lap pool, wellness pool, or splash pad.


Fitness and Aquatics Membership information is HERE
Download a PDF of the Fitness and Aquatic Center Membership Form 

Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center
— FEATURES —

• 8-lane, 25-yard competition & lap pool Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center
Along with daily lap swimming and the new year-round Swim School, this pool will host local and regional swim competitions. During designated times and special events, we offer water polo, basketball and Wibit water play equipment for all to enjoy.
This is new home of the park district’s award-winning Warriors Swim Team.

• Wellness Pool
A warm water pool, with a 3-1/2–4 foot depth, designed especially for aqua exercise classes including aqua cycling, water walking, Aqua Zumba, Deep Stretch Yoga, and a variety of others that are offered year-round. See the current Spectrum Program & Events Guide for details. Built-in benches and water jets, in a separate seating area, provide an additional way for adults to relax.

• Splash Pad for kids ages 2–10
Open daily. Beautifully designed, big & bright, the Splash Pad is full of fun slides, sprays, and touch activated water activities. Note that there are no lifeguards or park district staff on duty is the Splash Pad area. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
The Splash Pad can be booked as a special attraction for events in the Party Room. Parties and meetings held in that room also include access to the outdoor patio area.

• Locker rooms and family changing rooms
There are separate men’s and women’s facilities and six Family Changing Rooms for adults with young children. Children over the ager of 6 should use the gender appropriate locker room. Lockers are free to use, but you must provide your own lock. Locks are available for purchase at the Aquatic Center front desk.

• Parking is always free. Use the Community Center lot on Thacker Street or the Aquatic Center Main Entrance lot on the southwest side of the building. Map and directions

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