Champaign-Urbana Area Swimming Pools

Where to go swimming in the Champaign-Urbana area

Summer is right around the corner and we have a list of swimming pools where you can splash your way through the season

Champaign-Urbana area public swimming pools and aquatic centers are hiring lifeguards for summer and preparing to fill those pools up. That means it is a good time to start thinking about where you can venture out for a splashing fun time this summer!

Fun abounds at area pools from Memorial Day to Labor Day, although beware that hours are subject to change once school starts.

We have information about pools across East Central Illinois including Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, Monticello, Tuscola, and Farmer City.

Please note, all information is accurate at the time of publication. We are not responsible for price/schedule changes.

Sholem Aquatic Center

Location: 2205 W. Sangamon Dr., Champaign
Season: Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Highlights: Don’t forget the Tiny Tots program for the toddler crew and the Champaign Park District has instituted $6 Fridays where residents can swim for $6 all day every Friday ($9 for non-residents). Children 3 and under are free.
Waterslides: 42 inches and up.
Season Pass Info: Click here for full details regarding season passes. On sale now via the Champaign Park District website.
Daily Pass Price: Individuals, $9 resident/$13.50 non-resident, after 4 p.m. $6/$9; kids 3 and under free. Discounted punch cards are available.

RELATED: Ready to plan your trip to Sholem? See our post on what you should know about Sholem Aquatic Center.

Crystal Lake Family Aquatic Center

Location: 1401 N. Broadway, Urbana
Season: Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Highlights: Favorite features are the aquatic climbing wall (one of just a handful in the U.S.!) and the “wet deck” for us parents surrounding the treehouse.
Waterslides: 48 inches and up.
Season Pass Info: Click here for full details regarding season passes. Season passes info now via the Urbana Park District website.
Daily Pass Price: Individuals, $8 resident/$12 non-resident, after 4 p.m. $6/$9; kids 3 and under free. Discounted punch cards are available.

RELATED: Ready to plan your trip to Crystal Lake? See our post on what you should know about Crystal Lake Family Aquatic Center.

Monticello Family Aquatic Center

Location:Burke Park at 601 W. Railroad St.
Season: Open Memorial Day to Aug. 16
Highlights: The zero depth splash area is a favorite here! There is a high dive here, too. Otherwise, a good all-around pool with a slide.
Season Pass Info: In-person early bird sales already occurred during March; regular price passes now available.
Daily Pass Price: $6; 2 and under are free
Notes: If a storm occurs late afternoon, the facility may remain closed for the evening. Call ahead to check if you are coming from out of town. (217) 762-2415.

RELATED: See our Mom Review of the Monticello Family Aquatic Center here.

Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center (Rantoul)

Location: 333 S. Tanner St., Rantoul
Season: Opening Memorial Day weekend
Highlights: Big kids love the separate diving well. The rest of the pool, from zero depth to waterslides, is all connected.
Waterslides: 48 inches and up.
Season Pass Info: Click here for full details regarding season passes or call the Recreation Office at 893-5703.
Daily Pass Price: $7; under 2 years free with paying adult; Family Night Swim on Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. up to 2 kids get in free with paying adult

RELATED: See our Mom Review of the Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center in Rantoul here.

Farmer City Swimming Pool

Location: 605 N. John St., Farmer City
Season: Opening/closing dates not specified
Highlights: Kids of any age/height can slide down the slide (which ends in deep water, FYI). You can rent the whole pool for a very reasonable price per hour in the evenings.
Waterslide: No height restriction, but does end in deep water.
Daily Pass Prices: $5 resident/$7 non-resident (additional fee if paying by credit card); children 2 and under are free

Tuscola Swimming Pool

Location: Ervin Park (Northline Road and Main Street)
Season: Opens May 28 and closes at the beginning of the Tuscola CUSD #301 school year
Daily Pass Prices: $5 per person, cash or local check only

RELATED: See our Mom Review of the Tuscola Swimming Pool here.

Paxton Pool

Location: 601 S. Fall Street, Paxton (Coady Park)
Season: Thanks to the hard work and support of many in the community (follow the saga on Facebook) the Paxton Pool is scheduled to open this summer on June 14 for the first time since August 2019. Official pool updates on the Paxton Park District’s Facebook page.
Daily Pass Prices: $5 per person

Private pools in Champaign-Urbana:

Indian Acres

Location: 1 Arrow Road, Champaign
Indian Acres is a family-oriented swim club in Champaign’s Lincolnshire neighborhood with four pools — 64,000 square feet of sparkling clear water of varying depths. There are more than 8,000 square feet of deck space with several sunny and shaded areas on deck. The pools are surrounded by approximately three acres of play fields, two playgrounds, and picnic areas. Offering day camp, swim team, swim lessons, swim fitness, and recreational swim. For more information on Indian Acres, including day camps and memberships, click here.

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