Programs

This program is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children 3-12 years old. Participants must be capable of swimming one length of the pool unassisted and be comfortable in the deep end to participate. Coaches are former division 1 water polo players who are also parents of young kids.

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The Riptides Swim Team is a competitive team and competes in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference (NISC). Practices are weekday mornings; and competitions against other local park districts on Wednesday nights. The goal of the program is to provide a competitive team experience at a recreational level. Emphasis is on learning competitive skills, enjoyment of the sport and a lifelong participation in swimming. All Riptides participants must be able to swim one length of the pool unassisted. Swimmers signing up for 2 hour 8am-10am practice (4210207-01) must have knowledge of all 4 competition strokes & a strong level of physical fitness. 2026 Riptides will have two teams both in B division of the Northern Illinois Swim Conference. Practices will be held at Maine South High School pool & Centennial Aquatic Center on a rotating basis. Team placements will be determined based on time trials for new participants and previous recorded times for past participants. Detailed practice, meet schedules and team divisions will be sent to participants once all registrations have been received mid-May. Full information will also be listed in our summer guide, which will be available on Monday, April 27th. Practices begin on June 8 and go through July 23. Practices are Monday through Thursday 8am-10am with one-hour and two-hour practices available in that time range. There will be no practice June 19 and July 4. Due to the size of the team, outdoor practices will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. There will be an inter-squad meet on July 1, and meets with other park districts on June 17 and 24, and July 1, 8 and 15. All home meets will be held Centennial Aquatic Center. Meets take place approximately 4pm-8pm. The conference divisional championship meet will be on July 22 at Centennial Aquatic Center. NISC permits each team to enter 2 individual or one relay in each event for the conference meet, so not all swimmers may be able to attend. The end of season party will be held on July 24 from 8pm-10pm at Centennial Aquatic Center. Registration includes 2 customized latex swim caps. The caps will arrive by the first swim meet but may not be available prior to June 17. Registrations received after May 16 will not receive a custom swim cap. Team logo caps may be distributed based on availability. Pre-registration for past participants of Riptides competitive and non-competitive teams is Monday, April 27 at 8:30am online or in-person for residents. Non-residents pre-registration will open on Friday May 1 at 8:30am. General registration for residents is Monday, May 4 at 7:30am online or 8:30am in person. Non-resident registration is Friday, May 8 at 8:30am online or in-person. Please contact jjezek@prparks.org with any questions.

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The Hinkley Private Rental is for you and your guests to enjoy the pool! As a reminder: NO ALCOHOL, GLASS CONTAINERS, FLOATATION DEVICES, OUTSIDE RENTED EQUIPMENT, OR ENTERTAINMENT ARE ALLOWED FOR PRIVATE POOL RENTALS. Please view FAQs & cancellation information at https://www.prparks.org/Facilities/Rentals/Party-Packages/Outdoor-Pool-Parties

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The Splash Pad Private Rental is for you and your guests to enjoy the pool! AS A REMINDER: NO ALCOHOL, GLASS CONTAINERS, FLOATATION DEVICES, OUTSIDE RENTED EQUIPMENT, OR ENTERTAINMENT ARE ALLOWED FOR PRIVATE POOL RENTALS. Please view FAQs & cancellation information at https://www.prparks.org/Facilities/Rentals/Party-Packages/Outdoor-Pool-Parties.

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The South Park Wading Pool Private Rental is for you and your guests to enjoy the pool! As a reminder: NO ALCOHOL, GLASS CONTAINERS, FLOATATION DEVICES, OUTSIDE RENTED EQUIPMENT, OR ENTERTAINMENT ARE ALLOWED FOR PRIVATE POOL RENTALS. Please view FAQs & cancellation information at https://www.prparks.org/Facilities/Rentals/Party-Packages/Outdoor-Pool-Parties.

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