2018 Classes are 40 hours total and cost $65 ($50 Chicago Park District registration fee and $15 American Red Cross fee).
Registration must be completed in two steps:
1. Register with the Chicago Park District
$50 fee includes book, hip pack and CPR mask. Online registration requires credit card. If registering in person on the first day of the class, you can pay with cash or credit. Online registration will open two weeks prior to the start of class.
2. Register with the American Red Cross
Online registration only (requires credit card). Find the registration link on the Chicago Park District receipt, from the previous step.
Please bring mask and fins.
Classes subject to change due to maintenance plan, please call park location for more information or call (773) 363-2225.
View the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual
| Location | Address | Phone | Dates & Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckhart Park | 1330 W. Chicago | (312) 746-5553 | January 23 – 26, January 30 – February 2, and February 6 – 9 (5:00pm - 8:30pm) |
| Kennedy High School | 5625 S. Mobile | (312) 747-1276 | February 5-9 and February 12-16 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) |
| Ridge Park | 9625 S. Longwood | (312) 747-0402 | February 13 – 17 and February 20 – 23 (4:30pm - 9:00pm weekdays,12:30 - 4:30 Saturday) |
| Independence Park | 3945 N. Springfield | (773) 478-3538 | February 16, February 20 – 23, February 27 – March 2, and March 6 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) |
| Gill Park | 833 W. Sheridan | (312) 742-5807 | February 21 - March 23, Wednesdays and Fridays (5:30pm - 9:30pm) |
| LaFollette Park | 1333 N. Laramie | (773) 287-1940 | February 27 - March 2, March 6-9 and March 13-14 (4:00pm - 8:00pm) |
| Ellis Park | 3520 S. Cottage Grove | (773) 285-8737 | March 6 - 9, March 13 - 16 and March 20 - 21 (4:00pm - 8:00pm) |
| Shabbona Park | 6935 W. Addison | (773) 685-6387 | March 8 – 9, March 13 – 16, and March 20 – 23 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) |
| Piotrowski Park | 4247 W. 31st St. | (312) 747-6608 | March 26 - 30 (9:00am - 5:30pm) (CPS Spring Break, Monday through Friday) |
| Foster Park | 1440 W. 84th St. | (312) 747-7612 | March 26 - 30 (9:00am - 5:30pm) (CPS Spring Break, Monday through Friday) |
| West Pullman | 401 W. 123rd St. | (312) 747-7340 | March 26 - 30 (9:00am - 5:30pm) (CPS Spring Break, Monday through Friday |
| Sheridan Park | 910 S. Aberdeen | (312) 533-7296 | March 27-30, April 3-6 and April 10-11 (5:00 - 9:00pm) |
| Homan Square Park | 3517 W. Arthington | (312) 746-6656 | April 3-7, April 10-13, April 17 (4:30pm - 8:30pm weekdays, 12:30pm - 4:30pm Saturdays) |
| Hayes Park | 2936 W. 85th St. | (312) 745-2200 | April 3-7 (9:00am-5:30pm, Catholic School Break) |
| Don Nash Comm. Center | 1833 E. 71st St. | (773) 256-0906 | April 3-7, April 10-13 (5:00pm-9:00pm weekdays, 10:00am-2:00pm Saturdays) |
| Kosciuszko Park | 2732 N. Avers | (312) 742-7556 | April 24-27, May 1-4 and May 8-9 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) |
| McGuane Park | 2901 S. Poplar | (312) 747-7463 | April 24-27, May 1-4 and May 8-9 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) |
For questions, please contact the Chicago Park District Aquatics office at (773) 363-2225.