Lap Swim
7:00 am – 4:45 pm
By Registration
To register for Lap Swim times you can register in person at The REC, register online HERE, or call 618-489-2040.
Recreational Swim
Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
By Registration
To register for Recreational Swim times you can register in person at The REC, register online HERE, or call 618-489-2040.
Group Swim Lessons
Pool Calendar
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+)
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.
– Necklaces –
The code behind the color
Red
Not tall enough to touch in 3 1/2 feet of water and must be in arms; reach of an adult
Yellow
Tall enough to touch in 3 1/2 feet of water but not tall enough to use the yellow slide
Green
Tall enough to use the yellow slide