Champaign-Urbana Area Swimming Pools

Where to go swimming in the Champaign-Urbana area

We have a list of swimming pools, both outdoor and indoor, where you can splash your way through the season, no matter the weather

Fun abounds at area outdoor pools from Memorial Day to Labor Day, although beware that hours are subject to change once school starts in August. We have information about pools across East Central Illinois including Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, Monticello, Tuscola and Farmer City.

We are also including a list of all of the indoor public pools you can enjoy, no matter what the season or weather. Jump to indoor pools now.

Please note, all information is accurate at the time of publication. We are not responsible for price/schedule changes.

Thanks to the Urbana Park District for presenting this post.

Urbana Park District wants you to know that you can buy 2024 memberships and passes to Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center.

Buy a season-long membership or purchase a five or 10-admission punch pass. Buy the memberships and passes in person at Phillips Recreation Center or Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center. Passes are valid for the 2024 season only.

Outdoor Swimming Pools

Crystal Lake Family Aquatic Center

Location: 1401 N. Broadway, Urbana
Season: Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Highlights: Favorite features are the aquatic climbing wall (one of just a handful in the U.S.!) and the “wet deck” for us parents surrounding the treehouse.
Waterslides: 48 inches and up.
Season Pass Info: Click here for full details regarding season passes. Season pass info via the Urbana Park District website or this Facebook post.
Daily Pass Price (2024 info not yet confirmed): Individuals, $8 resident/$12 non-resident, after 4 p.m. $6/$9; kids 3 and under free. Discounted punch cards are available.

RELATED: Ready to plan your trip to Crystal Lake? See our post on what you should know about Crystal Lake Family Aquatic Center.

Sholem Aquatic Center

Location: 2205 W. Sangamon Dr., Champaign
Season: Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Highlights: Don’t forget the Tiny Tots program for the toddler crew. In the past, the Champaign Park District has instituted $6 Fridays where residents can swim for $6 all day every Friday ($9 for non-residents). We are still waiting to hear if that will happen again this year. Children 3 and under are free.
Waterslides: 42 inches and up.
Season Pass Info: New this year, pool passes are sold at a flat rate, whether you a resident of Champaign-Urbana or not. Click here for full details regarding season passes. On sale now via the Champaign Park District website.
Daily Pass Price: 2024 info has not yet been released. Discounted punch cards are available.

RELATED: Ready to plan your trip to Sholem? See our post on what you should know about Sholem Aquatic Center.

Monticello Family Aquatic Center

Location:Burke Park at 601 W. Railroad St.
Season: Open May 27 to Aug. 15
Highlights: The zero depth splash area is a favorite here! There’s also a high dive. Otherwise, a good all-around pool with a slide.
Waterslides: One large flume slide; height requirement unknown.
Season Pass Info: In-person early bird sales already occurred during March; regular price passes now available.
Daily Pass Price: $6; 2 and under are free
Notes: If a storm occurs late afternoon, the facility may remain closed for the evening. Call ahead to check if you are coming from out of town .(217) 762-2415.

RELATED: See our review of the Monticello Family Aquatic Center here.

Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center (Rantoul)

Location: 333 S. Tanner St., Rantoul
Season: Open May 25.
Highlights: Big kids love the separate diving well. The rest of the pool, from zero depth to waterslides, is all connected.
Waterslides: 48 inches and up.
Season Pass Info: Click here for full details regarding season passes or call the Recreation Office at (217) 893-5703.
Daily Pass Price: $8; under 2 years free with paying adult; Family Night Swim on Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., up to two kids get in free with paying adult

RELATED: See our review of the Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center in Rantoul here.

Farmer City Swimming Pool

Location: 605 N. John St., Farmer City
Season: Opening/closing dates not specified
Highlights: Kids of any age/height can go down the slide (which ends in deep water, FYI). You can rent the whole pool for a reasonable price per hour in the evenings.
Waterslide: No height restriction, but does end in deep water.
Daily Pass Prices: $5 resident/$7 non-resident (additional fee if paying by credit card); children 2 and under are free

Tuscola Swimming Pool

Location: Ervin Park (Northline Road and Main Street)
Season: 2024 opening date yet to bo confirmed.
Highlights: Private pool parties may be scheduled in the evenings.
Daily Pass Prices: 2023 pricing was $5 per person, cash or local check only.

RELATED: See our review of the Tuscola Swimming Pool here.

Paxton Pool

Location: 601 S. Fall Street, Paxton (Coady Park)
Season: Opening/closing dates not specified
Daily Pass Prices: $5 per person; ages 2 and under free

Indoor Swimming Pools

Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

Location: 102 E. Michigan, Urbana
Season: This pool operates during the school year. Public swim hours are no longer happening on a weekly basis, but you will find swim lessons, lap swim, water exercise, swim team and some “school’s out!” swim days on the calendar, too.
Highlights: Kids love this pool! The water spray toys and water slides are turned on during school’s out swim days and sometimes for parties.
Waterslides: 48 inches and up.
Pass Info: Membership info now via the Urbana Park District website.
Daily Pass Price: Spectators (not swimming), $3; Individuals, $6; kids 3 and under free. Discounted punch cards are available.

Stephens Family YMCA

Location: 2501 Fields South Dr., Champaign
Season: Open year-round
Highlights: Unarguably, the most accessible year-round pool option Champaign-Urbana families have to choose from. While each pool features something unique, the Stephens Family YMCA features a truly unique accessible waterslide. Pools and waterslide are accessible via electric chair lifts.
Waterslide: 48 inches tall AND pass a swim test.
Pass Info: Y membership info available on its website. Day passes also available (below).
Daily Pass Price: Youth ages 12 and under, $5; teens/adults, $10 or $25 for a family

UIUC Campus Rec – CRCE and ARC

Locations: CRCE is located at 1102 W. Gregory in Urbana and ARC is located at 201 E. Peabody in Champaign.
Season: Open year-round
Highlights: For many in our community, CRCE and ARC are a great option for a dip in the pool. The waterslide at CRCE is a hit with kids.
Waterslide: One large waterslide; height requirement unknown.
Pass Info: Many people are eligible for a Campus Rec membership and can then sponsor guest passes for visitors. University affiliates and their spouses can become members, as well as students and their spouses, university retirees, employees of “allied organizations” (list here), and many others. Get all the info on how you can obtain a Campus Rec membership here.
Community options and pricing: Find up-to-date info here.

Private pools in Champaign-Urbana:

Indian Acres

Location: 1 Arrow Road, Champaign
Indian Acres is a family-oriented swim club in Champaign’s Lincolnshire neighborhood with four pools — 64,000 square feet of sparkling clear water of varying depths. There are more than 8,000 square feet of deck space with several sunny and shaded areas on deck. The pools are surrounded by approximately three acres of play fields, two playgrounds, and picnic areas. Offering day camp, swim team, swim lessons, swim fitness, and recreational swim. For more information on Indian Acres, including day camps and memberships, click here.

Where to go swimming in the Champaign-Urbana area

We have a list of swimming pools, both outdoor and indoor, where you can splash your way through the season, no matter the weather

Outdoor Swimming Pools

Indoor Swimming Pools

Private pools in Champaign-Urbana:

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