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.

Lap Swim

See the lap lane schedule for specific lane availability. It is updated monthly.  
 
 
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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

 

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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. 
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Aquatic Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Water Fitness

Overview & Philosophy

Gravity got you down?  Having trouble keeping your balance on land? Looking for ways to spice up your workout routine? Join us in the Aquatic Center where water is quite literally life and provides a stable and buoyant yet challenging environment to get your sweat on or just keep moving.  Our instructors help you push yourself to new heights while guiding you through custom routines designed with you in mind.  Oh, and being able to socialize while working out isn’t half bad either!

Classes are suited for all levels with modifications to either increase or decrease intensity, helping you meet your goals.

Session Information

Classes are ongoing, require no advance registration and are included in your membership.  Non Members may purchase a day membership, which will allow them to participate in classes.

Minimum class size for any class is 3 participants. If the average class attendance is lower than 3 participants, the class will be removed from the schedule.

Aquatic Events

The Spring Splash

Location: THE REC POOL

Fee: $5 PER PERSON

Time: BEFORE 5PM

Ages: ALL AGES

Get in the spring break mindset by spending some time poolside. You must be 18 or older to purchase a daily rate or have a parent or guardian over the age of 21 remain with you at The REC the entire time you’re here.

Free Aquathons

Members: FREE 

Non-Members: Cost of Day Pass   

Ages: ALL AGES

Enjoy a mixture between aqua zumba and aqua fit classes to get the ultimate workout using water resistance to build endurance, tone muscles, and improve balance.

Dates | February 9, 6 pm – 7:30 pm | March 13, 10 am – 12 pm | April 8, 8 am – 10 am

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.

Private Lessons with Celeste

This is a great opportunity for you to test your interest in Private Swim Lessons with our new instructor, Celeste. Celeste has over 30 years of experience and has been a tremendous asset to our swim program. These lessons are 1 on 1 training for 15 minutes. Lessons begin every 15 minutes starting at 3:30PM and ending at 5:45PM on Tues/Thurs afternoons and Saturday mornings from 9AM – 9:45AM.

FEBRUARY LESSONS

6 TUESDAY/THURSDAY LESSONS DATES: FEBRUARY 7 – 28
MEMBERS: $150  |  NON-MEMBERS: $199.50
NO LESSONS ON FEBRUARY 14
3 SATURDAY LESSONS DATES: FEBRUARY 11, 18, & 25
MEMBERS: $75 |  NON-MEMBERS: $99.75

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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.

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