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Guide to Pools & Splash Pads in the Schaumburg Area

Let's Get Wet

By Kari Treat | Publisher | Macaroni KID Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates July 9, 2024

Looking for great ways to cool off this summer?

Here's your guide to the pools and splashpads in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Arlighton Heights, Elk Grove, Rolling Meadows, and Streamwood as well as a few if you're up for a little drive! 

Grab your sunscreen, suits and towels, and be sure to check with your pool or park before heading out as many may close due to bad weather or low attendance.

Green Pin are Splash Pads and in most cases FREE! 
Blue Pins are Pools/Water Parks that require paid admission


Arlington Heights

General Information on All AH Park District Pools Here

Arlington Recreation Center (ARC, Formerly Olympic) 

Location: 660 N. Ridge Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 577-3025
Features: Zero Depth Entry Kids Pool, Lap Swim Pool, Deep Water Well and Diving Board, Slides
Season Hours: Indoor pool open year round. View Calendar Here
Daily Rate: 
Toddlers (24 Months & Younger): FREE
Open/Lap Swim: $10 R / $15 NR ($7 R /$10 NR After 6:00 PM)
Morning Wade (Monday-Thursday Only Camelot/Pioneer/Rec): $5 R / $7 NR

Camelot Pool

Location: 1005 E. Suffield Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (connected to Camelot Community Center)
Phone: 847-577-3010
Features: Slides, Lap Lanes, Diving Board, Spray Ground, Wading Pool, Zero Depth Entry
Season Hours: 
June 1-Aug 18 (Sat & Sun): 12-7 PM
June 3-Aug 13 (Mon & Fri): 10:30 AM-7 PM
Adult Lap Swim June 10-August 13 (Mon-Fri): 9-10:30 AM
Daily Rate: 
Toddlers (24 Months & Younger): FREE
Open/Lap Swim: $10 R / $15 NR ($7 R /$10 NR After 6:00 PM)
Morning Wade (Monday-Thursday Only Camelot/Pioneer/Rec): $5 R / $7 NR

Frontier Park

Location: 1933 N Kennicott Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 577-3015
Features: Slides, Lap Lanes, Diving Board, Spray Ground, Wading Pool, Zero Depth Entry
Season Hours: 
Memorial Day Weekend: May 25-27: 12-7 PM
Saturday & Sunday: June 1-August 2512-7 PM
Monday-Friday May 28-July 26: 12-5 PM & 7-8:30 PM
Monday-Friday July 29-August 28: 12-7 PM
Thursday & Friday August 29 & 30: 4-7 PM
Labor Day Weekend August 31-September 2: 12 Noon - 7 PM
Daily Rate: 
Toddlers (24 Months & Younger): FREE
Open/Lap Swim: $10 R / $15 NR ($7 R /$10 NR After 6:00 PM)

Heritage Park

Location: 506 West Victoria Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 577-3020
Features: Slides, Lap Lanes, Diving Board, Spray Ground, Wading Pool, Zero Depth Entry
Season Hours: 
June 8-August 25 (Sat & Sun): 12-7 PM
June 10-July 28 (Mon-Fri) 10:30 AM-4:30 PM & 6-8 PM
July 31-August 9 (Mon-Fri): 10:30 AM-8 PM
August 12-30 (Mon-Fri): 4-7 PM
Labor Day Weekend August 31-September 2: 12-7 PM
Adult Lap Swim June 10-July 26 (Monday, Wednesday & Friday): 8-10:30 AM
Daily Rate: 
Toddlers (24 Months & Younger): FREE
Open/Lap Swim: $10 R / $15 NR ($7 R /$10 NR After 6:00 PM)

Pioneer Park

Location: 500 S Fernandez Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 
(847) 577-3035
Features: Slides, Lap Lanes, Diving Board, Spray Ground, Wading Pool, Zero Depth Entry
Season Hours: 
June 1-August 18 (Sat & Sun): 12-8 PM
June 3-August 13 (Mon-Fri): 12-8 PM
August 14-16 (Mon-Fri): 4-7 PM
Daily Rate: 
Toddlers (24 Months & Younger): FREE
Open/Lap Swim: $10 R / $15 NR ($7 R /$10 NR After 6:00 PM)
Morning Wade (Monday-Thursday Only Camelot/Pioneer/Rec): $5 R / $7 NR

Recreation Park

Location: 500 E Miner St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: 
(847) 577-3040 
Features: Lap Lanes, Diving Board Wading Pool
Season Hours: 
Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27: 12-7 PM
June 1-August 27 (Sat & Sun): 12-7 PM
May 28-July 26 (Mon-Fri): 1-4 PM & 7-8:30 PM
July 29-August 9 (Mon-Fri): 12-8 PM
Labor Day Weekend September 2-4: 12-7 PM
Adult Lap Swim: Long Course and Short Course Options available. Times Vary See website
Daily Rate: 
Toddlers (24 Months & Younger): FREE
Open/Lap Swim: $10 R / $15 NR ($7 R /$10 NR After 6:00 PM)
Morning Wade (Monday-Thursday Only Camelot/Pioneer/Rec): $5 R / $7 NR

Bloomingdale

Oasis Water Park

Location: 170 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Features: Three Separate Pools: 'Cuda Cove is an eight-lane competitive pool with a drop slide and one- and three-meter diving boards. Mango Bay is a zero-depth entry leisure pool with geysers, spilling buckets, sprayers and water slides. Adventure Island is an interactive water playground.
Season Hours: June 1 - August 1 Friday-Sunday: 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Daily Rate: 
Toddler (2 & under): Free
Child (3-15) and Senior: $6 R/$8 NR
Adult: $8 R/ $10 NR ($4 R / $5 NR After 5:00 PM)

Elk Grove

Village Green Splash Pad

Location: Village Green: 990 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village (Between Village Hall and the Library)
Features: In ground fountain geysers.
Daily Use Fees: FREE
Season Hours: Open daily from 10 AM to midnight, weather permitting, June to Labor Day

Fountain Square Park Sprayground

Location: 1751 Gibson Dr, Elk Grove Village
Features: In ground fountain geysers. Playground near by.
Daily Use Fees: 
FREE
Season Hours: 
June 1 thru Labor Day | Monday – Friday: 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM 

Marshall Park Splash Pad

Location: 711 Chelmsford Ln, Elk Grove Village
Features: 
New splash pad opened in 2024 with soft ground, 

Daily Use Fees: FREE
Season Hours: Open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM, weather permitting, June to Labor Day.
Parking: Parking Lot Entrance on Chelmsford Lane. Parking in Boardwalk Condominium is not permitted. Do not cut through private residences, be respectful of community.


Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Location: 180 Lions Dr.  Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, Phone (847) 228-2860
Features: Four water slides, Tot pool, Iguana Island, Lily Pad Leap, three-story fun house with a giant bucket drop.
Season Hours: June 1 through August 11, Monday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Weekends August 17- September 1 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Daily Rate: 
General Admission $12 R/ $18 NR
Tots (Under 24 months): FREE
Seniors (65+): $9 R/ $13 NR
Twilight (last 2 hours of operation): $9 R/ $13 NR

Pavilion Aquatics Center

Location: 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 437-9494
Features: Indoor & Outdoor Lap Pool, Lagoon Pool with Slide and spray features, Warm Water Therapy Pool 
Season Hours: Pool Hours Vary 6 AM-8 PM depending on day and pool. See website here. Outdoor Pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day. 
Daily Rate: 
General Admission $10 R/ $12 NR
Tots (Under 24 months): FREE
Seniors (65+): $8 R/ $10 NR

Schaumburg


Ron Pande Memorial Fountain Splash Pad - Closed for Repairs Until Further Notice

Location: 30 Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL (Next to Oberweis and the Town Square Fountain)
Features: 
In ground fountain geysers. 
Daily Fees: 
FREE
Hours: 
Closed for repairs until further notice

Bison's Bluff at Spring Valley Nature Center 

Location: 1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Features: Nature style playground with water features open for play.
Daily Fees: $2 NR / $3 R
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 


Atcher Island

Location:  730 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60193; Phone 847-985-2135
Features: Tropical-themed water park with water slide, drop slide, children’s spray ground and more
Season Hours: June 1 - August 11, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Daily Fees: $10 R / $14 NR


Bock Pool

Location: Bock Pool, 1223 W. Sharon Lane, Schaumburg, IL, 60193; Phone 847-985-2141
Features: Wading pool with children's slide, Diving area, AquaClimb climbing wall
Season Hours: June 10 - September 2 | Monday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Lap swim is available on Sundays from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. *Special hours on July 4 are 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
Daily Fees: $8 R / $10 NR


Meineke Pool

Location: Meineke Pool, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL, 60193; phone 847-985-2133
Features: Waterslides, an Olympic pool, a diving area with separate diving well, and an interactive water park playground for kids.
Season Hours: June 1 to August 6 | Monday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Lap swim is available Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM and Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM *Special hours on July 4 are 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Daily Fees: $8 R / $10 NR


Water Works

Location: ‍Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg; Phone 847-490-2505
Features: Three Water Slides, Rapid Water Channel, Sprayground, Diving Pool, Lap Pool, Zero Depth Entry Pool, Whirlpool
Season Hours: Open Swim (June 1-July 28): Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM *Special hours on July 4 are 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Lap Swim: Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Daily Fees: 
Open Swim:
Children (2 & Under): FREE
General Admission: $10 R / $14 NR
Lap Swim:
Adult: $8 R / $10 NR
Youth: $6 R / $8 NR

Hoffman Estates

Community Splash Pads 

Open May-September 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Weather Permitting

Vogelei Park (650 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates)

Princeton Park (5400 McDonough Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL)

Tropicana Park (680 Audubon Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL)

Community Park (925 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL)

South Ridge Park (1450 Freeman Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL)


Seascape Family Aquatic Center

Location: Seascape Family Aquatic Center, 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60194; Phone 847–310–3626
Features: Heated Pool, Zero Depth Entry, Water Slides, Diving Area, Sand Play Area, Water Playground
Season Hours: May 25 - August 11 and Weekends only August 17 - September 2 | 12:00 PM -7:30 PM
Daily Fees:
Monday- Thursday
General Admission $10 ($5 After 5:00 PM)
Seniors: $9
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
General Admission $12 ($5 After 5:00 PM)
Seniors: $10

Rolling Meadows

Nelson Sport Complex

Location: Nelson Sport Complex, 3900 Owl Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL
Features: Olympic-sized pool, two water slides, two diving boards, a kiddie pool with a fountain and a sprayground-style splashpad
Season Hours: June 1 - August 11 | Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM  
Special End of Season hours August 12 - Friday August 30.
Daily Fees:
Monday - Friday: $7 R/ $9 NR ($4 R / $7 NR After 6:00 PM), Saturday & Sunday: $9 R & $12 NR
*Free Splashpad Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Streamwood

Sunny Hill Park and Splash Pad 

Location: 1480 W Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL
Features: Sprayground-style splashpad
Season Hours: Operates June 1-September 24. June 1-September 3: 11 AM to 8 PM daily. September 6-24, the splash pad is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 11 AM to 8 PM
Daily Fees: FREE

Pools & Splash Pads in Neighboring Communities


Bartlett Aquatic Center (Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL)

Carol Stream's Coral Cove Water Park (849 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL)

Elgin's Wing Park Family Aquatic Center (1030 Wing Street, Elgin, IL)  

Elgin's Lords Park Family Aquatic Center (325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin, IL) 

Naperville's Centennial Beach (500 W. Jackson Ave , Naperville, IL)


Shoot me a message or tag @mackidschaumburg if you stop out at one of these! We're so excited to get out there! I love hearing from you: karit@macaronikid.com

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