Are non potty-trained children allowed in the water?

Non potty-trained and recently potty-trained children are allowed to swim, but must have all of the following:

  • Rubber pants
  • Swim diapers
  • A lined bathing suit

Rubber pants and swim diapers are sold at the cashier booths at the pool. We have a limited quantity of standard child sizes available that are sold at a first-come first-serve basis. Due to the limited availability, we highly recommend bringing your own.

In the event of an accident in the pool, the water must be cleared for 30 minutes. Please help to keep the pool open by ensuring all non potty-trained and recently potty-trained children are wearing all the items listed above.

When does the pool close for poor weather? Are refunds given?

The pools will close for cold weather, thunder, lightning, severe weather, or the imminent threat of severe weather.

If thunder is heard or lightening is spotted, the pools must close for at least a half hour.  Pools will remain closed until 30 minutes have passed without thunder being heard or lightening being spotted.

If the air temperature is below 68o the pools may close.  This depends on other factors including time of day, current pool attendance, perceived temperature, and amount of sunlight.

In any of these situations refunds are not given for weather regardless of the amount of time in the facility before closing.

Please call the weather hotlines below or see our facility status page here: Field Conditions

Download the Statusfy app to your smart phone for the latest status updates and get alerts.

Or, call for updates by phone: 708-7GAME ON

Are there certified lifeguards at the pool?

The Park District of Oak Park pools are always supervised by lifeguards during scheduled hours.  All lifeguards are licensed through the International Lifeguard Training Program by Jeff Ellis and Associates.  For more information on lifeguard certifications please click here.