Pool Schedule & Rules
2026 Pool Schedule | |
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| Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays | Adult Lap Swim / Toddler Time, 10 AM - 12 PM |
| General Swim, 12-8 PM | |
| Adult Lap Swim at Park Forest Pool 7-8 PM | |
| Weekdays | Adult Lap Swim / Toddler Time, 12-1 PM |
| General Swim, 1-8 PM | |
| Adult Lap Swim at Park Forest Pool, 7-8 PM | |
| School Weekdays | August 25-September 4, 4:30-6:30 PM General Swim - After 5 passes and rates valid at 4:30 PM |
Special Needs and Sensory-Friendly | Sundays during Toddler Time at Welch, 10 AM - 12 PM For all ages, admission fees and policies apply, in-water chaperone required |
| August Changes | During the month of August, both pools will close at 7 PM instead of 8 PM each day, After 5 passes and rates will be valid at 4PM, and the Park Forest Adult Lap swim will be 6-7 PM. |
| Food Cart Concessions | 4-7 PM Weekdays, 12-7 PM Weekends. Note that poor weather conditions or events like swim meets may limit or cancel concession offerings. Ice cream and drinks will be available at the front desk at all times when the pool is open. |
| Wibit Weekends | Welch Weekends - June 13-14, June 27-28, July 11-12, July 25-26 Park Forest Weekends - June 20-21, July 4-5, July 18-19 |
| Swim Meets | The pools will close at 4:45 PM for swim meets on the following dates: Park Forest Pool - June 18, July 16, July 23 Welch Pool - June 25, July 2, July 9, July 30 |
Pool Rules & Guidelines
- The schedule is subject to change pending weather and events.
- Toddler Time is open for ages 5 and under ONLY, with in-water adult chaperone. Regular admission prices apply.
Welch Pool facilities: the sprayground and leisure pool only.
Park Forest Pool facilities: the sprayground, tot pool, and shallow area of the lap pool only. - Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 16+.
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable lap swimming experience for all, please follow the guidelines below.
Swim Definitions
• Adult Lap Swim: Designated times for continuous lap and fitness swimming, open to patrons ages 16 and older.
• General Swim: Open swim hours where all ages are welcome. Lap lanes remain available for continuous lap swimming.
During General Swim:
- Recreational play, swim lessons, and stationary use (e.g., treading water or water walking) are not permitted in lap lanes.
- Children under 16 must have a supervising adult poolside.
- Swim instruction is permitted only outside of lap lanes.
- During Adult Lap Swim, lap lanes are reserved for swimmers ages 16 and older.
- During General Swim, lap lanes are open to all ages for continuous lap swimming only, with adult supervision required for swimmers under 16.
- Share your lane if all lanes are full.
- Please limit your workout time if others are waiting.
- Notify other swimmers before entering an occupied lane.
- Be courteous and respectful to fellow swimmers.
- Enter feet first only.
- Avoid pushing off or entering directly in front of another swimmer.
- Rest in the corners of the lane to allow others to continue swimming.
Staff may reassign or close lanes temporarily as needed to ensure safety and equitable access. Staff are authorized to enforce these guidelines. Disrespectful behavior may result in removal from the facility. Thank you for helping make lap swimming safe, welcoming, and productive for everyone.