40 Outdoor Pools with Day Passes in Chicagoland

Every summer, my family gets excited to dive into the pool and enjoy a day in the sun. We love our local pool, but we also love to explore and meet friends at different pools for the day. Luckily, there are tons of outdoor pools near us in the Chicago suburbs that offer daily admission passes. These pools give us the chance to swim, snack, and have a blast. Below, you’ll find options of pools and water parks where you can purchase a daily admission pass or a punch card to use multiple times per summer. Let’s dive right in!

As always, check with the venue directly for the most current information. Pools are in order by city name.

Heritage Pool

506 W Victoria Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 577-3000

• Children and adults are $10/resident and $15/non-resident, children under 2 are free. Evening swim (after 6:00pm) is $7/resident and $10/non-resident.
• Features splash pad, wading pool, zero-depth pool, kiddie slide and high dive.
• See the park district summer pool schedules for exact open swim hours.

Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center

Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
828 Montgomery Road
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-8686 

• Weekday prices are $10/resident and $14/non-resident. Parent/tot swim (kids 6 and under) and lap swimming during special hours is $5/resident and $7/non-resident. Children under 2 years old are free.
• The aquatic center includes a zero-depth leisure pool, plunge pool, multiple slides, sand volleyball courts, a play sand section, and other kid-friendly areas.
• Open daily May 30 – August 9, 2026 and on weekends August 15 – September 7, 2026.

Barrington Kracken Cove

235 Lions Drive
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0687

• Daily admission before 6:00pm are $12/resident and $17/non-resident; After 6:00pm is $10/resident and $15/non-resident. Children under 3 are free.
• Splash pad, leisure pool, Deep Well pool, water slides and activity pool.
• Open daily May 30 – August 14, 2026 and on weekends August 15 – 23, 2026.

Bensenville Water Park

1100 W. Wood Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 766-7946

• Daily admission rates differ for weekday and weekends, and are also discounted after 5:00 pm.
• Youth admission ranges from $8–$14 and adult admission ranges from $8–$17 based on day and time. Kids under 2 are free.
• Opening Memorial Day 2026.
• Features include a plunge pool, splash pad, zero-depth entry pool, diving boards and drop slides, and wet and dry sand areas.

The Oasis Water Park

The Oasis Water Park
170 S. Circle Avenue
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 339-3568

• Children (3-15) and seniors (62+) are $8/resident and $10/non-resident and adults (16+) are $10/resident and $12/non-resident. Discounted pricing after 5:00 pm.
• Regular season May 30 – August 9, 2026; post-season weekends only from August 15 – September 17.
• Features include three different areas, ‘Cuda Cove, Mango Bay and Adventure Island. Plunge slides, twists, tunnels, zero-depth entry, spray features, and more water features.

Pelican Harbor

200 S. Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-1705

• Prices start at $7/resident and $8/non-resident upwards based on day, time, and attractions.
• A lap pool, main pool, spray playground, four water slides, lazy river, diving board, zero-depth entry pool, and sand play area are all at this pool.
• They offer Parent/Tot open swim.
• Outdoor open swim May 25 – TBD for 2026. See hours and social media for updates.

Woods Pool

Woods Pool
711 Tomlin Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 920-1969

• $10/person. Babies under 1 are free.
• Open from June 6 – August 16, 2026. See current brochure for hours.
• This is a smaller L-shaped pool with two diving boards, as well as a nearby kiddie pool.

Coral Cove Water Park

849 W Lies Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 784-6130

• $9/resident and $12/non-resident. Twilight fee is $5/resident and $7/non-resident. Kids 2 and under are free.
• Open daily from May 23, 2026; open on weekends from August 22 – September 6, 2026.
• Features include a large walk-in swimming pool, two water slides, a deep-water plunge pool with a 15 ft climbing wall, drop-slide, and diving board, a toddler water playground with slides, sprays and dumping bucket. Check their website for special events.

Lions Park Pool

Lions Park Pool
100 Byrd Court
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-2626

• Daily admission is $20/resident and $25/non-resident; After 5:00pm is $15/resident and $20/non-resident; Seniors have discounted rate. Under 2 is free.
• Regular season runs May 30 – August 16, 2026. Post season weekends only August 22 -September.
• Drop slide, lap pool, splash pad and brand new water slides.

Arndt Pool

Arndt Pool
1990 White Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 390-4958

• Children under 17 and seniors $9/resident and $13/non-resident; Adults $10/resident and $16/non-resident. Children 2 years old and younger are free.
• Admission to Arndt Pool and Chippewa Pool is included in the Mystic Waters Pool Pass.
• Regular season starts May 31, 2026.

Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center

2025 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 391-5740

• Weekday adults $16/resident and $21/non-resident; Seniors (60+) and youth (17 and under) are $14/resident and $18/non-resident. Children under 2 are free.
• Weekend rates are higher. Check here for updates.
• Features two 37-foot tall slides, drop slides & cliff dives, a 550-foot lazy river, a zero-depth leisure pool with fountains, jet sprays and a kiddie slide, and a non-slip splash pad with water sprays and a jungle gym.
• Opening Day is May 31, 2026.

Rainbow Falls Water Park

180 Lions Drive
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 228-2860

• $12/resident and $18/non-resident; seniors (65+) are $9/resident and $13/non-resident; twilight admission (last 2 hours of operation) are $9/resident and $13/non-resident. Under 2 is free.
• Attractions include zero-depth pool, tot pool, leisure pool, lazy river, vortex pool, body & tube slides, diving board, and a three-story fun house.
• Opens Memorial Day Weekend 2026.

East End Pool

East End Pool
463 Schiller Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 993-8986

• Youth (2-15) are $9/resident and $14/non-resident; adults (16-61) are $10/resident and $16/non-resident; seniors (62+) are $8/resident and $14/non-resident.
• 20-visit punch passes are also available.
• Zero-depth wading pool with kiddie slide, lap swim lanes, two diving boards, and one drop slide.
• Opening day May 23, 2026.

Norman P. Smalley Pool

Norman P. Smalley Pool
665 S. York Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 993-8985

• Youth (2-15) are $9/resident and $14/non-resident, seniors (62+) are $8/resident and $14/non-resident, and adults (16+) are $10/resident and $16/non-resident.
• The zero-depth pool also features a children’s spray area with water features, a water slide, diving board, and sand play area.
• Opening day is June 6, 2026.

Forest Park Aquatic Center

7501 Harrison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7500

• Daily admission: $15/person.
• Featuring a zero-depth pool, an interactive play structure, 2 drop slides, 2 flume slides, a diving board, lap lanes, spray ground and sand area.
• Opens Memorial Day weekend 2026.

Mill Creek Pool

39W125 S Mill Creek Drive
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-4542

• Youth (3-17) are $9/resident and $11/non-resident, seniors (60+) are $8/resident and $9/non-resident, and adults (18+) are $9/resident and $11/non-resident. Children under 2 are free.
• Features include a 25 meter main pool, slides, separate zero-depth area, spray and interactive features.
• Open June 6 – August 16, 2026.

Sunset Pool (Geneva)

710 Western Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-4542

• Admission is $10/resident and $15/non-resident; seniors (60+) are $9/resident and $13/non-resident; children under 3 are free
• Features include spray and aquatic playground, lap lanes, slides, climbing walls, and a zero-depth area for your littlest swimmers.
• Open May 23 – September 7, 2026.

Sunset Pool (Glen Ellyn)

Sunset Pool
483 Fairview Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-7665

• Children (3-17) are $9/resident and $12/non-resident; seniors (60+) are $8/resident and $11/non-resident; adults (18+) are $12/resident and $15/non-resident before 5:00 pm. Prices are lower after 5:00 pm. Children under 3 are free. Punch cards are available
• Features include a zero-depth entry area, five lap lanes, water features, two diving boards, and water slides.
• The pool was renovated in 2024 season and includes a splash pad, zero-depth play area, new water slide, family changing areas, and more.
• Opens Memorial Day weekend, 2026. View full pool schedule on their website.

Hinsdale Community Pool

Hinsdale Community Pool
500 W Hinsdale Avenue
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 789-7098

• Children and adults are $11/resident and $15/non-resident; seniors (60+) are $8, and twilight admissions (after 5:00 pm) are all $9. 10-visit passes are also available.
• This is a 50-meter pool with 25-yard “L” shape design, a diving pool with drop slide and diving boards, and a zero-depth wading pool with water play features and sand play.
• Opening day is May 23, 2026. Check their website for pool hours and closures due to swim meets.
• Baby pool will be closed for the 2026 season for improvements.

Itasca Waterpark

100 N. Catalpa Street
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1213

• Price varies on day/time. Check their website for accurate pricing.
• Features a zero-depth entry main pool, vortex, sprayers and bubbler bench, high and low dives, drop slide, and a family interactive pool with play equipment and a 185 foot waterslide.
• Opening day is Memorial Day Weekend 2026.

Sea Lion Aquatic Park

1825 Short Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-3410, ext.2, opt.2

• Varies, depending on time of day and residency. Open swim admission for adults is $9/resident and $14/non-resident, seniors is $8/resident and $13/non-resident with discounts after 6:00pm. Digital punch cards are also available.
• For tot swim (ages 6 & under) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, price is $7/resident and $11/non-resident and includes entrance for one adult and one child.
• This aquatic park features a large open swim area, a vortex pool, splash playground, sand, and a kiddie water play area.
• Opening May 30, 2026 for the summer.

Butterfield Park District Aquatic Center

Butterfield Park District Aquatic Center
21W730 Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 858-2229

• Youth (2–17 years) are $5 per person; $7 for adults. After 3:00pm, rates are $5 per person. Punch passes available.
• Features include diving board and slide, mushroom waterfall, spray geysers, lap lanes, and zero-depth entry points and both a competitive and leisure pool.
• Regular season starts June 1 – August 9, 2026.
• Follow their social media accounts for up-to-date info.

Paradise Bay Water Park

Paradise Bay Water Park
437 E. St. Charles Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6127

• Children (3–17) and Seniors (60+) are $10/resident and $17/non-resident; adults (18+) are $13/resident and $19/non-resident before 5:00pm. Prices are lower after 5:00pm.
• There are many options including a zero-depth entry leisure pool with spouts, fountains, water sprays, and whirlpool, as well as water slides, lap pool, diving boards, water basketball and volleyball, and a separate area for smaller children.
• Opening Day is May 23, 2026. Post season (weekends only) is from August 15 – September 6, 2026.

Cermak Family Aquatic Center

Cermak Family Aquatic Center
7600 Ogden Avenue
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-0715

• Seniors and ages 4–12 are $8; 13 years+ are $10. Kids 3 and under are free.
• Features include a zero-depth entry, a lazy river, small children’s slides, play features and a water playground.
• Opens May 23, 2026. Hours vary throughout the season, and they advise checking their Facebook page or call for updates.

Civic Center Aquatic Park

5 Ashlawn Avenue
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 554-1010

• Ages 3+ are $12; after 4:00pm, they drop to $6. Kids 2 and under are free.
• Features include zero-depth entry pool, sand play area, kiddie and 2 drop slides, playground area and lap lanes.
• Opens June 1– August 16, 2026. Check their Rainout Line page for closure information.

Winrock Pool

21 Winrock Road
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 554-1010

• Ages 3 and up are $6/person. Military and those under 2 are free.
• Features include lap lanes, kiddie slide, zero-depth pool, play fountains and playground.
• Open June 5 – August 30, 2026. Visit their Rainout Line page for information about closings.

Meadows Pool

1401 Gregory Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-5380

• $10/resident and $12/non-resident.
• Features include a 1-meter diving board, 8-foot drop slide, 8-lane lap pool, spacious zero-depth area, and interactive water attractions.
• Opens Memorial Day weekend and regular season ends August 2, 2026. See hours for special tot-only swim time and early closures for swim meets.

Centennial Beach

Centennial Beach
Naperville Park District
500 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 848-5092

• Children (3–17) are $8/resident, $15/non-resident; adults (18+) are $10/resident and $17/non-resident before 5:00pm. Prices lower to $5/resident and $9/non-resident after 5:00pm.
• Be sure to check their hours before visiting.
• Opening May 23, 2026.
• This historic stone quarry features a zero depth entry pool that goes up to 15 feet deep, a huge sand play area, water play features, a waterside, diving boards, sand volleyball, and more.

Oak Brook Park District Splash Island

1450 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4233

• $10/resident and $14/non-resident; free for children under 2.
• Splash Island has a zero-depth entry, interactive splash playground with three waterslides, dumping buckets, and bubbler jets.
• Summer hours begin May 23- August 23, 2026. Be sure to check their hours before visiting.

Rehm Pool

515 Garfield Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2929

• Ages 1 and up are $15/person or $6/person for lap swimming.
• This pool includes a big lap pool, a kiddie area, and a diving well.
• Opens May 23, 2026.

RCRC Pool (Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex)

415 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 725-2300

• Ages 1 and up are $15/person or $6/person for lap swimming.
• The outdoor pool at the RCRC features a wading pool with slide and play feature, as well as an ADA lift on the pool deck for accessibility.
• Opens May 26, 2026.

Otter Cove Aquatic Park

3615 Campton Hills Drive
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 513-4377

• $13/resident and $18/non-resident (ages 2 and under are free). Discounts for twilight admission on weekdays and splash park admission when open swim in not available
• Lap Swim $8/person.
• Features include slides, a sand area, mushroom waterfall, tot area, and much more.
• Open May 23 – September 7, 2026.

Swanson Pool

8 North Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-3314

• Ages 3 and up are $9/resident and $13/non-resident. Twilight swim rates are $6/person. Children under 3 are free.
• Features include water sprays, a ropes course, zero-depth entry, activity pool, diving boards, lap swim, various slides, and a sand play area.
• Opening day is May 23 – August 11, 2026.

Jefferson Pool

341 N Harvard Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 832-5632

• Ages 3 and up are $8/resident and $10/non-resident; discounted rates after 4:00 pm are $5/resident and $7/non-resident. Multi-use passes are also available.
• Features include lap swim, water slide and diving boards.
• Open May 30 – August 30, 2026. Check their Rainout website for closure information.

Turtle Splash Water Park

129 W. National Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6320

• Ages 3 and up are $12/resident and $15/non-resident. Children under 3 are free. Discounted prices after 5:00pm.
• Features include aquatic playground, geysers, water slides, zero-depth entry, sand play area, and playground.
• Open date for 2026 is TBD. Check their website for updates.

Westchester Community Swimming Pool

Westchester Community Swimming Pool
10201 Bond Street
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 344-1955

• Ages 3 and up are $9/resident and $12/non-resident, children under 2 are free.
• Park includes 50-meter pool with diving board, zero-depth entry with water play structures, water slide, and separate zero-depth wading pool with bubblers
• Open June 6, 2026. Hours vary depending on the day, check before you head out.

Northside Family Aquatic Center

1509 N. West Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-3345

• Children (under 18) and seniors (60+) are $9.50/resident and $12.50/non-resident, and adults (18+) are $12/resident and $16/non-resident.
• Features an L-shaped pool, a zero-depth baby pool, drop slide, diving board, and sand play area.
• Open May 23 – August 9, 2026.

Rice Pool & Water Park

Rice Pool & Water Park
1777 S. Blanchard Street
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-8884

• Children (under 18) and seniors (60+) are $10/resident and $13/non-resident; adults (18+) are $12.50/resident and $16.50/non-resident.
• This pool is zero-depth up to 16 feet deep and features a children’s spray area with a waterfall, lap lanes, water slides, three diving boards, sand play area, baby pool, geysers, and morning glories.
• Regular season is from May 29 – August 9, 2026. Post-season (weekends only) is from August 15 – September 7, 2026.

The Beach Water Park

161 W. Commercial Street
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-9333

• On weekdays admission is $9 and weekend admission is $10, discounts after 4:30pm; children 2 and under are free.
• Features 25-yard L-shaped zero-depth pool, interactive water playground, two spiral water slides, adult spa and adult-only deck, sand volleyball court, and sand playground.
• Opening weekend is May 23, 2026. Regular season is May 30 – August 26, 2026. Check hours for adjusted closures due to swim meets.

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

8301 Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 353-3350

• Ages 1 and up are $12.50/resident and $21.50/non-resident Prices are lower after 5:00pm and for seniors.
• Admission to only the Bullfrog Bayou splash playground area from 9:00am – 11:00am is $5.50/resident and $8.50/non-resident.
• Lap pool, water slides, 600-foot lazy river, sand play area, spray playground, and zero-depth pool.
• Open swim open June 1 – August 16, 2026; Bullfrog Bayou open June 8 – August 17, 2026. Open on weekends from August 22 – September 7, 2026. See hours on their website.

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