Des Plaines Park District

Aquatic Center Reservations

515 E. Thacker Street • Main entrance is on
the SW side of the Prairie Lakes Complex.
Map and directions

— Lap Swim, Wellness Pool & Splash Pad —
Reservations are only required for hours with limited capacity due to park district programming.
• Each reservation is for 1 hour. Check the schedule on Signup Genius (use the button below).
• During regular operations, no reservations are needed for the lap pool, wellness pool, or splash pad.


Reservations for September 18–September 24
Available September 16 at 8:30a
Click here to make your reservation

Reservations for September 25–October 1
Available September 23 at 8:30a
Click here to make your reservation

During regular operations, no reservations are needed for the lap pool, wellness pool, or splash pad.  Pool reservations are required only for the Wellness Pool during times of limited capacity due to programming.

The Wellness Pool (including the seating area) will be closed:

  • Saturdays from 12:30PM-to 2:15PM due to programming
  • Mondays from 8:30AM-9:15AM due to programming
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7PM-8PM due to programming

The Lap Pool will be closed:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays from 6PM- 7PM due to programming
  • Saturdays from 7AM-8AM due to programming

The Splashpad will be closed:

  • Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM-11PM and 4PM-5PM for private parties

Wellness Pool (seating area) limits swimmers to the seating area of the pool (right of stairs). This is done during Swim School times as the open area in the wellness pool is used for lessons.

Multiple Sign-Ups:  When signing up for more than one slot at the same time, include the names of all swimmers to ensure the reservations.

Cancellations: If you know ahead of time, please cancel your SignUp online to allow for other swimmers to book additional times. You can also call the front desk at 847-390-4949 to cancel your SignUp.  Swimmers with multiple no-call-no-shows will be subject to a reservation penalty.


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