Take a dip in these 15 public swimming pools around the Peoria area in summer 2025
What to know: Open year-round and operates Monday-Saturday. Facilities include a two-story water slide, lazy river, zero depth pool and splash equipment
Hours: Non-members are welcome for open swim noon to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday. The pool is open for members from 5 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Preschool Splash for children ages 5 and under with an adult is available from 9-11 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
Contact: 600 NE Water St., Peoria, 309-282-1700.
Online: https://riverplex.org/our-facility/aquatics/
Admission: Riverplex and YMCA members free. General admission prices not available.
What to know: Opens June 4. The facility offers a zero depth pool, a water slide, a diving well and a wet sand play area.
Hours: Open Monday-Thursday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Contact: 809 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave., Peoria, 309-229-9554
Online: peoriaparks.org/places/facilities/gwynn-family-aquatic-center/
Admission: Not available.
What to know: Features a swimming pool opening on June 2. The splash pad is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Hours: Pool open from noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Splash pad open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Contact: 309 S. DuSable St., Peoria, 309-673-9183
Online: peoriaparks.org/places/facilities/proctor-recreation-center/
Admission: Not available
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What to know: Located in Alpha Park, the pool opened May 24. Closes Aug. 10.
Hours: The pool is heated, and open Noon-6 p.m. seven days a week.
Contact: 1605 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville, 309-697-8835
Online: www.limestonetownship.org
Admission: $5/general admission; $3/seniors; free/children ages 3 and younger.
What to know: Opens May 31. Closes Aug. 9. Features two water slides, diving well, zero-depth entry pool with play equipment and a full-service concession stand.
Hours: Noon-6 p.m. seven days a week.
Online: https://www.chillicotheparkdistrict.org/facility/shore-acres-pool/
Contact: 100 Park Blvd., Chillicothe, 309-274-3409
Admission: $9/ages 4 and older; $7/seniors ages 60 and older; free/children ages 3 and younger.
What to know: Open May 30 through Aug. 10. Three pools, including a zero-depth option, a competition pool with multiple lanes and two diving boards, and a wading pool with slide.
Hours: Monday, 12:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, 12:30-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, 12:30-6 p.m. Morning hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Contact: 1003 Westgate Road, Washington, 309-444-9432
Online: www.washingtonparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/washington-park-pool
Admission: Regular hours: $8/ages 16-64; $6/youth ages 3-15; $5/seniors ages 65 and older; free/ages 2 and younger. Morning hours: $5/Adults 16-64; $4/youth 3-15; $3/ages 2-under and 65+.
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What to know: Open year-round and operates daily. Two indoor heated pools, including a zero-depth entry leisure pool and an 8-lane, 25-yard competition pool. Swim lessons, group fitness classes, aquatic volleyball personal training, lifeguard training and more all on the menu here.
Hours: Non-members are welcome for open swim 4-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4-6:45 p.m. Friday, and noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The pool is open for members from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: 360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, 309 444-8222.
Online: https://fivepointswashington.org/aquatic-center/
Admission: Members free. Non-members $9 adults 13-61; $7 children 3-7; free 2-under. Seniors $7.
What to know: Opened May 24. Closes Aug. 10. Features zero depth play/entry area, two water slides, sand beach play area with water equipment and extended deck/patio with lounge chairs, full concession stand and lockers.
Hours: Noon-5 p.m. seven days a week
Contact: Mineral Springs Park, 193 Red Bud Memorial Drive, Pekin, 309-226-4060
Online: www.pekinparkdistrict.org/facilities/dragonland/
Admission: $8.50/ages 4 and older; free/children ages 3 and younger. Family Night Rate (starting June 3): Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., family of 4/$20, plus $5 per add-on. Individual season pass/$85. Family of 4 season pass/$275, plus $80 for each additional family member.
What to know: Located at Idlewood Park, the pool opened May 24 and will close Aug. 10. Closed at 4 p.m. for swim meets on June 3, 10 and 17, and July 8 and 15. Features zero depth wading pool with aquatic playground, two water slides, lap pool and diving well.
Hours: Open 1-6 p.m., seven days a week. Tot time Monday-Saturday 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact: 450 E. Idlewood, Morton, 309-369-2463
Online: morton.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=5770
Admission: $12/ages 2-64; free/children 1 and younger and ages 65 and older. Season passes are available for $60 for park district residents and $120 for non-residents.
What to know: Opening week of June 9, pending repair completions. Features zero depth kiddie pool with a mushroom waterfall, lap pool, diving well, water basketball, lap swim, tot time, two playgrounds and events throughout the summer.
Hours: 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week. Visit pool website for updates on closing times for swim meets.
Contact: 116 N. Douglas St., Metamora, 309-367-4993
Online: www.metamoraparks.org/webpages/pool.php
Admission: $7/ages 3 and older; $5/ages 3 and older after 5 p.m. $5/lap swim (ages 16 and older); free/ages 2 and younger. Tot time: ages 0-5 for $5.
What to know: Opened May 24. Closes Aug. 10. Features zero depth splash wading pool, lap pool, slide and water basketball.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday 11:30 a.m-5 p.m. Sunday 2-6 p.m. The pool will close at 4:30 p.m. when hosting a home swim meet.
Contact: 101 N. James St., Tremont, 309-925-5730
Online: tremontpark.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=4709
Admission: $8 ages 3-older. $10 for non-residents. $5 seniors ages 65-older. Ages 2-under admitted free.
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What to know: Opens May 26 and will operate through late August. Zero-entry splash pool. Features two diving boards, small aquatic playing area for children and concessions.
Hours: 1-5 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Contact: 607 Victory St., Roanoke, 309-923-7533.
Online: https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeSwimmingPool/
Admission: $7. Ages 2 and under are free. Season passes: $100 for in-town singles and $200 for in-town families of up to six people, with $25 for additional members. $150 for out-of-town singles and $300 for out-of-town families, with $25 for additional members.
What to know: Full-size pool with two diving boards and hours set aside for adults. Opens May 30 and operates through start of school in August.
Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: 521 S. Sycamore St., El Paso; 309-527-4252.
Online: https://www.facebook.com/CityofElPasoRecreation
Admission: $4 for individuals; $10 for families.
What to know: Opened May 24. Closes Aug. 10. Features two water slides, water play features, zero-depth entry, diving board, a playground and full concession stand.
Hours: Noon-5 p.m., seven days a week
Contact: Canton Park District, 250 South Avenue D, Canton, 309-647-1345
Online: cantonpark.org/pool-facility/
Admission: $6 for ages 3-64, $5 for seniors age 65 and older; free for 2 and younger. $2 for non-swimming guardians. Season passes: $120 youth and adult, $155 single parent (one adult and one youth), $240 family of four with $65 for additional members.
What to know: Renovated in 2021 and located on the riverfront. Open June 1 through start of school in August.
Hours: Noon-7 p.m. seven days a week.
Contact: 600 Front Street, Henry; 309-364-3339.
Online: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069092930165
Admission: $2.50/ages 14 and older, $2/ages 13 and under.
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