Pool Policies

Pool Rules and Policies

Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult age 18 and older at all times. Children age 4 and under must have a parent or guardian in the water within arms reach.
Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and to respond in case of emergency.
The City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Children not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper with tight fitting plastic pants over them in addition to a swimsuit.
Only lined swim suits will be acceptable swim wear; basketball shorts, cutoffs, street clothes, or any other clothing will not be permitted.
Only U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets will be accepted. If you are unsure of the type of swimming aide that is accepted, please bring the floatation device in to get approval from the manager on duty.
Refunds will not be given for inclement weather.
Aquatic Staff has the right to institute additional rules for the public’s safety.

One person on the diving board at a time
Only one bounce is allowed
Dive or jump straight off the end of the board
No back or inward dives, handstands or cartwheels permitted
Swim directly to the nearest ladder and exit the well
Next guest in line must stay on the deck until well is clear
Swimming in the diving well is not permitted
Diving is permitted off the diving board only
Hanging from the diving board is not permitted
No flotation devices allowed with use of diving board
Jumping off the diving board into the arms of another swimmer is not permitted
Demonstration to a lifeguard the ability to swim two widths before using the diving board may be required.

All riders must be at least 42″ tall or have prior approval from management in order to ride the waterslide
No combs or foreign objects are allowed in pockets and no jewelry can be worn while riding the slide. No cut off jeans, only lined swim suits allowed
Riders must enter the slide in a sitting position, facing forward, and wait for instructions from the attendant stationed at the slide starter tub
All riders must ride feet first while lying on their back and arms crossed across their chest or hands clasped behind their head and legs crossed at the ankles
Only one rider at a time
No tubes, mats, or life jackets are permitted on the waterslide
The line should form on the deck with one rider on each landing and one rider in each starter tub
Riders must be in good health. Pregnant women or individuals with heart or back conditions should not use this slide
Do not use this slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Follow the instructions of the slide attendant
No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in the flume. Arms and hands must remain inside the flume
No diving from the slide
Leave the plunge pool promptly after entering

The pool will be closed when one of the following conditions exists:

For current/pool swimming conditions call the pool desk at 847-531-7030 prior to your visit to ensure facility is operational.