Aquatic Centers and Pools in Lake County
By: Sam Ornig 06/23/2025
Lake County's aquatic centers and pools are some of the places where many of us have made fond summer memories. Splashing in the water when the temperature is hot and taking advantage of the short period we spend in the pool before fall hits is a Midwestern pastime. We've put together a list of aquatic centers and pools here in Lake County.
Check out more ways to have summer fun in the land of lakes — see the Guide to Summer in Lake County!
The Gurnee Park District facilitates the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center. You can dive into all amenities, including seven waterslides, a zero-depth entry to acclimate to the water and an interactive play area for younger guests. Guests are welcome to enjoy refreshments at the Cattail Café. You can spend time under the cascading waterfall or test your speed and endurance in the lap pool. Sand volleyball courts and a private pool rental space are also available for parties. If you don't want to enter the aquatic center, a free spray-ground outside the facility makes it easy to cool down from the summer heat. Learn more at gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Open daily noon-7 p.m. Day rates: $14-$18. Twilight rate: $9-$13. Hunter Club Aquatic Center, 900 N. Hunt Club, Gurnee.
Suppose you are looking for a conveniently located, inexpensive, fun-filled outdoor swimming pool for you and your family. In that case, Adler Park Swimming Park in Libertyville is the place for you! Adler Park includes diving boards, three water slides, and a giant sandbox for your children. Two lap lanes are available during public swimhours. Also, the Riverside Pool is in Libertyville. Both pools are available for rental. Learn more at libertyvillerecreation.com.
Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Adler Pool daily rates: $9-$13. Adler Pool, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
Riverside Pool daily rates: $7-$12. Riverside Pool, 870 Country Club Dr., Libertyville.
The Esper A. Peterson Foundation Family Aquatic Center in Grayslake has something for all ages. There is a sand play area, zero-depth entry and a frog slide for infants and toddlers. For teens looking to spend time in the water, there are a 120' body slide and 180' tube slide, an in-pool climbing wall and a basketball hoop. Adults can relax in over 300 lounge chairs in the shade or sun. There is an area set up for concessions and lap lanes, too. More details at villageofgrayslake.com.
Open daily noon-8 p.m. Day rates: $16-$18. Twilight rates: $8-$9. Esper A. Peterson Family Aquatic Center, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake.
Port Shiloh Pool in Zion was built in 1955 as a traditional public bathing facility. There were two swimming wells, one with diving, a bathhouse and a pump house. A complete renovation was done in 1993, turning it into a family aquatic facility. The updates included a zero-depth pool, a lane pool, tube slide and body slide. Outside of the water, there is a lawn area and concessions. Port Shiloh Pool is available for rent for birthdays and family reunions. Visit zionparkdistrict.com/swim for more information.
Open daily 1-6 p.m. Day rate: $8. Port Shiloh Pool, 1501 Shiloh Blvd., Zion.
Turtle Creek Waterpark in Vernon Hills promises fun summer memories for all. There are three slides, a lap pool and leisure pool, a lazy river and a brand-new 10,000 square foot spray ground. Guests can enjoy refreshments from Bobo's Poolside fast diner. Other amenities include a sand play area, shade structures and deck chairs. Find out more at vhparkdistrict.com.
Open weekdays 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through August 10; hours change toward the end of the season. Day rate for waterpark and sprayground: $16-$20; sprayground only: $6-$8. Turtle Creek Waterpark, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills.
Since opening in 2006, the six-acre family water retreat in Mundelein, the Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center, has been cooling off patrons in the warm summer months. The facility has an AquaClimb Water Wall, a tube slide, a nearly 23,000-gallon diving well, and a main pool with a floating critter walk. Barefood Bay offers four bodies of water: a combined leisure and lap pool, a wading pool for toddlers, a plunge pool and a lazy river. Plan your visit and get additional details by visiting their website.
Open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Day rate: $13-$20. Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic, 1461 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein.
In Deerfield, you can cool off at Mitchell Pool or Deerspring Pool and Sprayground. The Mitchell Pool offers a six-lane, 25-meter pool that ranges from two to five feet in depth and an ADA-accessible ramp for all guests to use. There are one- and three-meter diving boards and a drop slide. A separate wading pool has geysers, water cannons, and a slide. Deerspring Pool offers a six-lane, 50-meter Olympic-size pool ranging from 3 to 5 feet deep, ADA-accessible stairs and a portable, accessible chair lift. Deerspring Pool also features a water slide and a zero-depth wading pool. A new addition to the pool in Deerfield is the Deerspring Sprayground. They offer slides and interactive spray features with above and ground-level water spraying. Visit the Deerfield Parks website for more details.
Mitchell Pool: Open weekdays for public swim noon-8 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Day rate: $12-$14. Mitchell Pool, 951 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield.
Deerspring Pool: Open for public swim Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 12:30-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Day rate: $12-$14. Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield.
Built in 2013, the Antioch Aqua Center features a 20-foot water slide, vortex whirlpool, grand staircase, zero-depth entry, play structure, six-lane 25-meter pool, diving board and bathhouse. The pool is open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, except for a few dates when it is closed for special events or swim meets. To get up-to-date information, visit the Antioch Parks website.
Open Monday-Saturday noon-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-6:30 p.m. Day rate: $8-$10. Antioch Aquatic Center, 739 Main St., Antioch.
Spend the day having fun at Hidden Creek AquaPark speeding down the water slides, free-falling from the drop slide, climbing through the water playground, swimming in the zero-depth entry, six-lane lap pool or just relaxing on the deck. If you don’t feel like swimming, stretch out on the lounge chairs on the large deck and lawn areas to catch some rays or cool yourself under the shaded areas. Learn more at pdhp.org.
Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Day rates: $12-$17. Hidden Creek Aquapark, 1220 Frederickson Pl., Highland Park.
The Aquatic Center at Peterson Park in Vernon Hills has a wading pool, slide and main pool to utilize during summer. A concession stand is on-site with slushies, fresh-popped popcorn, nachos, and slushies. For more information about the Aquatic Center, visit vernontownship.com.
Open Monday-Friday 1-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday noon-6 p.m. Day rates: $7-$10. Peterson Park Pool, 16652 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Vernon Hills.
Paulus Park Beach is open for the season for all guests, though the sprayground is closed this summer for renovations. Breezewald Park Beach, only open to Lake Zurich residents, is home to Sunset Pavilion, which has a playground and spectacular views while strolling through nature. Daily beach opening times vary and are weather-dependent. For up-to-date beach status, click here.
Paulus Beach: open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Day Rate: $9-$11. Paulus Park Beach, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich.
Breezewald Park Beach: open daily noon-7 p.m. Free and open to Lake Zurich residents only. Breezewald Park Beach, 125 N. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich.
In Gurnee, Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, is a waterpark with more than wet and splash-filled fun. The family-size bowling lanes, indoor miniature golf, and enormous redemption arcade are great places for friendly family competition and laughter. This ultimate staycation retreat is home to 400 suites with many different styles. Reservations and details can be found at their website, www.greatwolf.com/illinois.
Open year-round. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Day rates: $30-$100 per person. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, 1700 Nations Dr., Gurnee.
Splash, twist and slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago in Gurnee. They take it to the extreme with the world’s tallest water coaster, Tsunami Surge. Reserve a cabana and relax in style without worrying about having to stake your claim poolside. Hours for the waterpark fluctuate, so it is advised to check the website the morning of the day you plan to visit. Find out more at sixflags.com/hurricaneharborchicago.
Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Day rates starting at $25 per person. Hurricane Harbor Chicago, 1 Great America Pkwy., Gurnee.
North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor has beautiful views, a quiet environment and a heated kid-friendly pool. It’s the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy the scenery at the largest marina on the Great Lakes. Pool parties can be thrown at the pool as well. Learn more at npmarina.com.
Open daily, May 27-September 2; 11-7 p.m. Day rates: Mon.-Thurs.: $10, Fri.-Sun.: $15. North Point Marina, 701 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor.
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