Get your towels ready! We have rounded up all the best local public pools and splash pads around Wheaton, IL.
Like most, your childhood memories almost always included fun trips to the pool with family and friends. The outdoor pools around Wheaton, IL and the surrounding towns have some incredible public pools that you can visit with day passes so you can make a whole adventure out of it, figuring out which slide and snack bar are your child's ultimate favorite. And if you're looking for a quick cool-down, the splash pads will insure a safe and easy way to stay cool in the summer heat (no floaties required). We've included all the important details, and will update if any opening/closing dates change for the seaon. For resident rates, please check with each pool beforehand to confirm how to obtain proof of residency before you arrive.
If haven't added these to your Summer Bucket List yet - do it now!
Outdoor Pools Open to the Public |
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| 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL 60189 Hours: Weekdays 11A-8P, Saturdays 11A-8P, Sundays 12-8P Postseason hours: August 16-September 1 (Weekends only) 12-7P, Labor Day 12-6P Daily Rate: Adult: $12/Resident, $16/Non-Resident Child under 18: $9.50/Resident, $12.50/Non-Resident The twilight rate after 5pm is 50% less What we love about it: Aside from the three giant slides and and massive zero-depth entry main pool, there is a gated off waterfall oasis with a shallow wading pool for littles and a rocky grotto -- if you close your eyes and listen to the waterfall, you can pretend you're at a secluded tropical getaway, even if for a a few moments. The on-site sand volleyball courts and big sand pit play area are great for taking a break from the water. |
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| Northside Family Aquatic Center 1509 N West St, Wheaton, IL 60187 Hours: Daily 12:00-8:00 pm Postseason Hours: Closed Daily Rate: Adult: $11.50/Resident, $15.50/Non-Resident Child under 18: $9/Resident, $12/Non-Resident The twilight rate after 5pm is 50% less What we love about it: The zero-depth entry shallow pool is completely separate from the big pool, so this is a great pool to take itty bitty ones to splash around and get used to the water and avoid being trampled by middle schoolers. It's smaller than Rice Pool, so less crowds and craziness, but still has all the basics -- slide, diving board, snack bar, sand pit. |
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| Sunset Park & Pool 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Hours: Open swim starts at 12pm most days, hours vary by day/week View full hours HERE Daily Rate: Child (ages 3-17 years): $9/Resident, $12/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $5/R, $7/NR) Adult: $12/Resident, $15/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $7/R, $9/NR) What we love about it: Recently completed renovations in 2024! A brand new slide feature, children’s wading pool, Direct entry option to the pool after check-in, Two new family restrooms, and more exciting updates! |
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| GH20 Aquatic Center 240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 2025 Season Dates: May 31 - August 8 Pre-Season (May 24-26) 12:00pm - 5:00pm Hours: Weekdays: 12:00pm* - 7:00pm, Weekends: 12:00pm* - 5:00pm Post-Season (August 9 - August 30): Weekends only & Labor Day12:00pm - 5:00pm Daily Rate: $10/residents & $15/non-residents Twilight Rate: After 5:00pm $4/resident and $6/non-resident What we love about it: In addition to the separate kiddie areas, splash pad area, sand play area, high dives, and slides, this pool has an incredibly unique feature-- the FlowRider surf simulator - you can try out bodyboarding or surfing without taking a trip to Hawaii! |
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| Turtle Splash Water Park 129 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185 Hours: 12:00pm - 6:30pm Daily Rate: $12/Resident, $15/Non-Resident, Under 2 is Free Admission prices are reduced to $6/R,$8/NR after 5pm daily What we love about it: Double inner tube slide! Need we say more? This pool has it all! Amazing treehouse-themed playground, separate splash pad area, massive water spray structure, and multiple slides for the big kids. It's big, so definitely something to keep in mind if you're going to be outnumbered and need to keep an eye on your kids. |
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| Paradise Bay Water Park 437 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 2025 Regular Season Dates: May 24 - August 13 Hours: Mon-Thur 12:30 - 5:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Fri-Sun 12:30 - 6:30 pm Post-Season (August 16 - September 1): Saturday & Sunday 12:30 - 6:30 pm Daily Rate: Child (ages 3-17 years): $10/Resident, $17/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $9/R, $13/NR) Adult: $13/Resident, $19/Non-Resident (After 5 pm: $11/R, $16/NR) What we love about it: The colorful slides and features of this pool makes you feel like you're going to one of the big famous Illinois waterparks, but for a fraction of the price. |
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| Butterfield Park District Aquatics Center 21W730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 Hours: 12:00 - 7:00 pm Post Season: Aug 16 - Sept 1 (Weekends Only) * 12:00pm-5:00pm Daily Rate: Adult: $7, after 5pm: $5 Child: $5, after 5pm: $5 What we love about it: The most cost friendly option for a relaxing day at the pool. We love the separate pools, which both have a fairly deep enough water to actually swim around and feel safe, but you still have the diving board for the big kids and the mushroom waterfall, zero-depth entry splash pad side for the toddlers. Lots of shade and a good snack bar. Plus there are two parks next door! |
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| Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11am-7:30pm Sunday 11am-6:30pm Post-Season (August 20-September 1): Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Daily Rate: $9/Resident, $12/Non-Resident (Age 2 and under Free) Twilight Rate after 5 PM: $5/Resident, $7/Non-Resident What we love about it: The layout! It's big but depending on the age of your kids, it feels manageable and not overwhelming since the separate spaces are laid out nicely, and your kids definitely won't get bored! Plus an on-site dry playground when the kids need a break from the water. |
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| Oasis Water Park 170 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Hours: Friday-Sunday: 11:30am-6:00pm, Mon-Thur 11:30am-7:00pm Daily Rate: Tot (2 & under) Free/Free Child (3-15) $6/Resident, $8/Non-Resident Adult: $8/Resident, $10/Non-Resident Twilight Admission (after 5pm): half off regular admission rates What we love about it: Three separate pool areas! The 'Cuda Cove area has both a drop slide and a climbing wall, which rotates every hour. |
Splash Pads |
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Camera Park
101 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
- Open every day 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weather permitting through end of September
- Free
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Dragonfly Landing
Garfield Ave and Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532
- Splash pad is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 11 AM - 7 PM
- Free
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Mary Knoll Park
845 Pershing Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- May 24 to September 21, 2025
- Monday-Saturday 10am - 6:30pm, Sunday 11am - 7pm (10-3pm on holidays)
- Free
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McCaslin Park
27W650 North Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60185
- Hours – Thu-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat-Sun, 1pm-6pm
- Open May 25 - September 2
- Free
Pioneer Park
479 W Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
- Splash Pad Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 8:00pm.
- Season Dates: May 1 - Labor Day
- Free
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Sunset Knoll Park
820 Finley Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
- Open daily 10:00am -8:00pm through September 22, 2024
- Free
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Village Green Park
130 S Lambert Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- end of May/Early June to September 21, 2025
- Free
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Water Spray Park
201 W St Charles Rd Lombard, IL 60148
- Open daily 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM through September 20
- Free
Wynwood Fields
0S060 Wynwood Rd Winfield, IL 60190
- May 15 to October 1, 2024
- Daily 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Free
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