The Chicago Park District manages 50 outdoor pools, 27 indoor pools and works with Chicago Public Schools to operate school pools for community use in areas without a park pool. Indoor pools are open most of the year. Outdoor pools typically open in mid June and close just prior to the start of the CPS school year in August. Most pools have accessibility features such as ADA stairs, pool lifts, and zero-depth entry. At a few locations with pool lifts, direct wheelchair access to the pool area may still be limited.
Open swim and lap swim sessions are offered throughout the year. Admission to open-swim sessions is free, lap swims require an affordable membership. Aquatics programs such as Learn to Swim, Aquatic Exercise, and much more are offered each season. Most programs have a minimal fee. Programs for seniors are free. Click on the links below to learn more about the lap swim membership and programs.
Use the filter options below to view pools based on criteria such as indoor/outdoor and accessibility features. To view a pool's schedule, click on the schedule link(s) that follow the pool name & address in the list below.
Accessibility Definition
A pool is considered accessible if it has an accessible path of travel to the pool and one or more of the following: zero depth entry, ramp, lift, ADA stairs.
Pool Rules & Regulations
The standard pool rules are as follows:
1. Obey the lifeguards and follow pool rules. They are there for your safety.
2. All persons are required to shower before entering the pool area.
3. Food and drink are not permitted in the pool area.
4. No smoking allowed in the pool area.
5. Clean swimwear is required.
6. No running allowed on pool deck.
7. Only clean footwear, baby strollers, or wheelchairs are allowed in the pool area. Persons in street clothes and street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck.
8. Persons with open wounds, excessive sunburn, abrasions that have not healed, or bandages of any kind cannot be allowed in the water.
9. Except during Park District classes, SCUBA gear is not allowed in the pool.
10. No flotation devices may be used in the pool.
11. Parent & Child Swim- Parents/Guardians must accompany children in the water.
12. Children 8 and under, who are not at least 8" taller than the shallow end must be accompanied by an adult.
13. Only Chicago Park District Aquatics Unit employees are permitted to teach aquatic classes or coach aquatic programs in pools or at beaches staffed by Chicago Park District Lifeguards. Private instruction or lessons from patrons are not permitted. Patrons attempting to coach or provide instruction during lap swim, open swims and parent & child swims will be asked to stop. If they continue to violate this policy, they will be required to leave the premises.
Aquatics Programs
Various aquatics programs are offered throughout the year including learn-to-swim classes for ages 18 months and older, aquatic exercise classes, and specialized classes such as Junior Lifeguards, Lifeguard Training, Water Polo Club, and more. All programs are affordably priced.
Free Swim Classes
Patrons ages 6-17 can take a 10-session introductory Learn To Swim class for FREE! Learn more: First Free program
Open Swims
Whether you're looking to practice your strokes or simply float around, open swim sessions are available at pools across the city. Listed below are the different types of open swim sessions available. Click on the session title to learn more & see where it's offered. You can also view a pool's schedule to see what sessions are offered there and when.
- Open Swim
- All Ages
- Parent & Tot Swim
- Maximum age for tot is 6 years old
- Parent & Child Swim
- Maximum three kids per adult
- Adult must accompany children in the water
- For children 17 years or younger with an adult
- Youth Swim
- Ages 6-12
- Teen Swim
- Ages 13-17
- Adult Swim
- Ages 18+
- Senior Swim
- Ages 60+
- Lap Swim
- Membership is needed $25 per month, or $42 for 3-months. Learn more & register below.
Lap Swims
Get a great workout in the pool! Lap swim sessions are available at many pools across the city.
View the current Lap Swim Schedule:
September 15 - December 7, 2025
A lap swim membership is required. A membership provides access to all Lap Swim times at any park that offers Lap Swim across the Chicago Park District. Access to a lap swim session is managed on a first-come-first-served basis. Lap Swim members must present an ID with their membership pass upon entrance.
Membership fees: 1-Month Membership ($25) | 3-Month Membership ($42)
Single-day Lap Swim passes may be purchased at the park on the day of use.