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Park Forest Aqua Center offers lap swim, casual swimming, and swim lessons in three connected pools, including a beach pool for toddlers and the East Pool. Children and families can use a 160-foot water slide, two drop slides, and a 15-foot-high aquatic climbing wall. The facility also provides locker rooms, bathrooms, ADA-accessible hot showers, and a concession stand, along with shared-use USCG-approved flotation devices, pull buoys, pool noodles, and kickboards.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
Since 1952, Park Forest Aqua Center has been described as one of Chicagoland's premiere outdoor pool experiences and an important community asset. The stated mission is that visitors feel the comfort and community of home and the fun, relaxation, and excitement of vacation at the same time. The center is closed for the entirety of the 2025 season for significant renovations, with a planned reopening for the 2026 season and regular renovation updates provided through its website and social media channels.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
Since 1952, Park Forest Aqua Center has been described as one of Chicagoland's premiere outdoor pool experiences and an important community asset. The stated mission is that visitors feel the comfort and community of home and the fun, relaxation, and excitement of vacation at the same time. The center is closed for the entirety of the 2025 season for significant renovations, with a planned reopening for the 2026 season and regular renovation updates provided through its website and social media channels.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
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