Centennial Aquatic Center

Centennial Aquatic Center

Visiting Information

The Centennial Aquatic Center has something for everyone!

Daily Fees

Open Swim:
$10 Resident / $15 Non-Resident

Senior, Age 65 & older
$6 Resident / $11 Non-Resident

Twilight Swim (6:00pm - close):
$6 Resident / $11 Non-Resident

Lap Swim:
$6 Resident / $11 Non-Resident

  • Children 11 months and under are free.
  • Any person entering the facility 12 months and older must pay the entrance fee.
  • Proof of residency is required to receive resident rates.
  • Children 8 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.

Pool Pass Available

Location

100 S. Western Ave.
Park Ridge, Illinois

Phone

847-692-5044

Weather Policy

Opening and closing of the pool is subject to prevailing weather conditions, including cold weather (temperature at 68 degrees or below) electrical or thunder storms, or heavy rain. Or, if there are 25 or less guests within an hour time at Centennial Aquatic Center.

Facility Status

2024 Season Hours

Public Swim

May 25 - June 6
Monday-Friday: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am (Pass Holders Only) / 11:15am-8:00pm (All Patrons)
Holiday (May 27): Noon-5:00pm
 
June 7 - August 11
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-11:00am (Wading Pool Only)
Monday-Friday, 11:00am-8:00pm (Entire Facility)
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am (Pass Holders Only) / 11:15am-8:00pm (All Patrons)
Holiday (July 4): Noon-5:00pm
 
NOTE: The lap pool will close at 4:00pm on June 19, June 26, and July 2 for Riptides swim meets. On July 24, the lap pool will close at 3:00pm and the entire facility will close at 4:00pm due to the conference championship meet.
 
August 12 - September 2
Monday-Friday: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am (Pass Holders Only) / 11:15am-8:00pm (All Patrons)
Holiday (September 2): Noon-5:00pm
 
Note: In late season, some areas of the pool may not be open due to staffing.

Lap Swim

June 7 - September 2
Monday-Friday: 6:00am-8:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am-10:00am
Holidays (May 27, July 4, September 2): 8:00am-10:00am
 
NOTE: The lap pool will close at 4:00pm on June 19, June 26, and July 2 for Riptides swim meets. On July 24, the lap pool will close at 3:00pm and the entire facility will close at 4:00pm due to the conference championship meet.
 

Check the Facility Status

This summer, the Park District is using Statusfy to communicate status information about the outdoor pools. Download the Statusfy app to get notifications on your phone. Alternatively, call 847-847-5055 or visit prparks.statusfy.com for the current status. From the website, you can also sign up to receive text or email updates.

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Rentals

Private rentals and pool parties are available to book online now! Please contact Jenna Jezek at jjezek@prparks.org or 847-292-8921 with any questions.

CENTENNIAL AQUATIC CENTER RENTALS

Private rentals of the Leisure Pool are available daily from 8:00pm-10:00pm. The Wading Pool is available to add on to evening rentals. Private Leisure Pool or Wading Pool Rentals are also available on weekend mornings. 

Evening Rentals: 

Daily, 8:00pm-10:00pm    
Leisure Pool: $470 R / $606 NR    
Add Wading Pool: $100 R / $125 NR

Morning Rentals:

Sat & Sun, 9:00am-10:30am
Leisure Pool: $355 R / $441 NR
Wading Pool: $240 R / $330 NR

NOTE: All Centennial Aquatic Center evening rentals are full for 2024. Select morning Wading Pool rentals are still available.

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Pool Rentals

Centennial Aquatic Center Birthday Parties

Parties are available 7 days a week; reserved between 12:30pm-7:00pm. The Party package includes admission, food choice, and patio area for 1 ½ hours. Bring in your choice of desert, but no frozen items please.

15 guests, includes birthday child: $305 R / $379 NR 
Additional 5 guests: $60 R / $85 NR 

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Food at Centennial Aquatic Center

The concession stand at the Centennial Aquatic Center, operated by The Harp and Fiddle, offers a variety of hot and cold items for your dining enjoyment. Limited outside food and drink is allowed in the facility.

  • Homemade foods, small snacks, sack lunches, and nonalcoholic beverages (in plastic or aluminum cans) are allowed in the facility. 
  • Food and snack items must either be brought in or fit into a small, soft-sided cooler no larger than 6” x 10” x 7”. Coolers are subject to be searched.
  • All glass containers are prohibited.
  • Commercially prepared, carry out food may not be brought into the facility.
  • Large quantity food items or items that require preparation are not allowed.
  • Hard sided coolers and soft coolers larger than 6” x 10” x 7” are prohibited.
  • Other food items that cause/may cause excessive trash, distraction or harm to the facility or its patrons, or are otherwise deemed as non-permissible by Aquatic Center Management (e.g. sunflower seeds, gum, skittles) are not allowed.

Amenities

Zero-Depth Entry Pool
Water Play Features
Water Walk
1-Meter & 3-Meter Diving Boards
Water Basketball
Flume Slides
8-Lane, 25 Yards Lap Pool
Enclosed Wading Pool Area
Sun Turf Areas
Shade Structures
Concession Stand
Picnic Shelter/Party Rental
Aerial View

Aerial View

Community Members and Water Slides

Community Members and Water Slides

Water Play Features

Water Play Features

Wading Pool

Wading Pool

Concession Stand

Concession Stand

Interactive Water Areas

Interactive Water Areas

Water Basketball Area

Water Basketball Area

Diving Boards

Diving Boards