Swimming
Your average day at the pool just got a lot more exciting! This massive facility has a 4-lane, zero-depth entry pool with certified lifeguards, exercise classes, swimming lessons, and more! Enjoy a few twists and turns on the waterslide, create some fun on the splash pad, take a spin on the vortex before an enjoying float in the lazy river.
Aquatic
Center Hours
Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 7:30PM
Saturday 7:00AM – 4:30PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 3:30PM
Lap Swim
See the lap lane schedule for specific lane availability. It is updated monthly.
Recreational Swim
Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
No reservations are necessary for Recreational Swim. It is open swim during operating hours but the play structure and waterslide may be off during certain times. View our pool schedule for detailed times of our features and activities.
Water Fitness
Aquatic Events
Swim Lessons
Overview & Philosophy
As a famous blue fish one said, “just keep swimming, just keep swimming…” Swimming is an invaluable, lifelong activity that can be learned and enjoyed at any age! Join us in the Aquatic Center where we explore a variety of skills while gaining confidence and independence in and out of the water.
What makes us unique is that we encourage participants to progress at their own pace during the session. Through weekly updates with instructors, each participant and/or their caregiver will review what has been accomplished, what they’re working on and what to look forward to in the coming weeks. This builds confidence, gives everyone something to celebrate and takes the worry out of what’s next. Doing so allows us to take the focus off completing a level and instead, put it on gaining independence while developing lifelong skills.
The REC Aquatic Center Youth Rules and Policy
Ages 6 and under:
Children must be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian (18+), who is also in the water
Ages 7-10:
Youth must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian (18+) in the aquatic center.
Ages 11-15:
Youth must have a parent or guardian (18+) present at The REC at all times
Lifejackets/Puddle Jumpers
Anyone in a Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD) must be in arm’s reach of someone of adult age (18 or older) as it signals to the lifeguards that they are non-swimmers or weak swimmers.
Inflatables
Inflatables are not allowed as they are not Coast Guard approved flotation devices and could pop or deflate at any time. Larger inflatables like rings, baby seats, and rafts prevent the lifeguards from seeing under them, causing a potentially dangerous situation.
Photo & Video Policy
As swimmers are not fully dressed, photos and videos are not allowed in order to protect the safety and privacy of members and program participants.
Food and Drink Policy
Our food and drink policy comes from the Illinois Department of Public Health and attempts to keep items from entering the water and creating messes on the deck.
No Diaper and Clothes Changing on the Pool Deck
Please remember to utilize the locker rooms when changing clothes or diapers in order to keep our Pool clean!
Why are the lifeguards always blowing their whistles?
They’re trying to get the attention of someone not following a rule or policy and correct the potentially dangerous behavior. As time goes on and we all become more familiar with the rules, the whistles will become less frequent. Until then, make it a habit to stop, look at and listen to the lifeguards in case they’re trying to get your attention.
