Are Chicago Pools Free

Thankfully, Chicago’s parks house a variety of public pools, where you can lounge by the water or jump in—all free of charge. Some of them even have slides! Find a place to swim laps, take the kids or catch up on your summer reading with our guide to Chicago’s best pools.

Are Chicago Park District swimming pools open?

Indoor pools are open year-round, with the exception of some school pools which have seasonal variations to their schedule. Outdoor pools are open from mid-June through Labor Day. Most pools have accessibility features such as ADA stairs, pool lifts, and zero-depth entry.

Are swimming pools allowed in Chicago?

No diving boards more than 3 feet above the water surface are allowed. Outdoor private residential pools may only be used between June 1 and September 15 and must be drained and covered at all other times of the year. Outdoor private residential pools may only be used between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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