Classes are 40 hours total and cost $74 ($50 for course materials paid to the Chicago Park District, and $24 for certification paid to the American Red Cross).
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 a credit card. If registering in person on the first day of the class, you can pay with cash or credit.
Register Online Now with the Chicago Park District
2. Register with the American Red Cross
Online registration only (requires a 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 the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School (at Wentworth Park) | 5625 S. Mobile | (312) 747-1276 | February 3 - 7 and 10 - 14 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) |
| Ridge Park | 9625 S. Longwood | (312) 747-0402 | February 11 - 15 and 18 - 21 (4:30 pm - 9:00 pm weekdays, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday |
| Independence Park | 3945 N. Springfield | (773) 478-3538 | February 14, 18 - 21, 25 - 28, and March 3 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) |
| Gill Park | 833 W. Sheridan | (312) 742-5807 | February 19 - March 20, Wednesdays and Fridays only (5:30 pm - 9:30 pm) |
| LaFollette Park | 1333 N. Laramie | (773) 287-1940 | February 26 - 28, March 3 - 6 and 10 - 11 (4:00 pm - 8:00 pm) |
| Ellis Park | 3520 S. Cottage Grove | (773) 285-8737 | March 3 - 6, 10 - 13 and 17 - 18 (4:00 pm - 8:00 pm) |
| Shabbona Park | 6935 W. Addison | (773) 685-6387 | March 5 - 6, 10 - 13 and 17 - 20 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm) |
| West Pullman Park | 401 W. 123rd Street | (312) 747-7340 | March 16 - 20, and 23 - 27 (4:30 pm - 8:30 pm) |
| Eckhart Park | 1330 W. Chicago | (312) 746-5553 | March 17 - 21, and 24 - 28 (5:00 pm - 8:30 pm weekdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays) |
| Don Nash Comm. Center | 1833 E. 71st Street | (773) 256-0906 | March 31 - April 4, and 7 - 11 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm weekdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturdays) |
| Piotrowski Park | 4247 W. 31st Street | (312) 720-8187 | April 13 - 17, Catholic School Spring Break (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) |
| Foster Park | 1440 W. 84th Street | (312) 747-7612 | April 6 - 10, CPS Spring Break (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) |
| Solorio High School (at Senka Park) | 3500 W. Norman Bobbins Place | (773) 535-9070 x13841 | April 6 - 10, CPS Spring Break (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) |
Canceled |
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| Uplift High School (at Clarendon Park) | 900 W. Wilson Ave. | (312) 742-7709 | April 6 - 10, CPS Spring Break - tentative (8:00am-4:30pm) |
| Chicago Agricultural High School | 3857 W. 111th Street | (773) 535-2500, press 6, then 3 | April 6 - 10, CPS Spring Break - tentative (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) |
| Sheridan Park | 910 S. Aberdeen | (312) 533-7296 | April 13 - 17, Catholic School Spring Break (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) |
| Hayes Park | 2936 W. 85th Street | (312) 745-2200 | April 13 - 17, Catholic School Spring Break (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) |
| Homan Square Park | 3517 W. Arthington | (312) 746-6656 | April 28 - May 2, and May 5 - 9 (4:30 pm - 8:30 pm weekdays, 12:30 - 4:30 Saturdays) |
| Kosciuszko Park | 2732 N. Avers | (312) 742-7556 | May 12 - 15, and 19 - 22 (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm) |
| Harrison Park | 1824 S. Wood | (312) 746-9490 | May 12 - 16, and 19 - 22 (4:30 pm -9:00 pm weekdays, 12:30 - 4:30 Saturday) |
For questions, please contact the Chicago Park District Aquatics office at (773) 363-2225.