Take a dip in these 15 public swimming pools around the Peoria area in summer 2025
With Memorial Day marking the official start of summer, get ready to cool off at area swimming pools to fight those hot days to come:
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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