2019 Paxton Pool Information
217.379.4203 - main office 217.379.4272 - pool office (in season only)
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Open Swim Hours
*the following days and times are when the pool is open to the public* Monday: 1:00-5:00pm Tuesday: 6:00-9:00pm Wednesday: 1:00-5:00pm Thursday: 6:00-9:00pm Friday: 1:00-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED The pool MAY open on weekends or select Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day IF the time gets sponsored by a local business, organization, or even individual. For more information on how to sponsor a day, or a whole weekend, click here. Sponsoring your choice of a Tuesday 1:00-5:00 or a Thursday 1:00-5:00 time slot will cost $250. Sponsoring an entire weekend, Saturday AND Sunday 1:00-4:00 (each day) will cost a sponsor $400. Sponsored day(s) must be scheduled at least two (2) weeks out to account for staffing. POOL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!!! |
Pool Pricing
Daily Admission Daytime: $3 Daily Admission Night: $3 Daily Admission Age 3 & Under: Free Daily Admission Age 55+: $2 Daytime Only Pool Pass: $35 per person Nighttime Only Pool Pass: $25 per person Combination Pass (all hours): $55 for the first pass Second Combination Pass (from same household): $40 Any Additional Same Household Combo Pass: $25 per Combination Pass for Age 55+: $35 Prices reflect fees for Paxton residents. Non-residents will pay an additional $10 per pass. *Pool will be open May 25 through August 16. *Familiarize yourself with the Paxton Pool Unscheduled Closing Policies |
SPONSORED DAYS AT THE PAXTON POOL
The following Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends are currently sponsored. That means there will be FREE ADMISSION at the designated times! If a Tuesday, Thursday, or weekend is not listed below, the pool will not be open during those times.
June 6 - Abbe Insurance - 1:00-5:00
June 13 - First Lutheran Church - 1:00-5:00
June 27 - Shields Automart - 1:00-5:00
July 6 & 7 - Frederick Community Bank - 1:00-4:00
July 11 - First Lutheran Church - 1:00-5:00
July 13 & 14 - Pueblo Lindo - 1:00-4:00
July 18 - Coldwell Banker the Realty Group - 1:00-4:00
July 20 - THEM Soccerclub - 1:00-9:00
July 21 - THEM Soccerclub & Save the Paxton Pool Committee - 1:00-7:00
July 23 - Shaffer Tax & Accounting - 1:00-5:00
July 25 - PaxNaz - 1:00-5:00
July 27 - Farmers-Merchants Bank of Illinois - 1:00-4:00
July 28 - Insurance Providers Group - 1:00-4:00
July 30 - Coldwell Banker - 1:00-5:00
August 3 - Heiress Promotions - 1:00-4:00
August 4 - Paxton United Methodist Church - 1:00-4:00
August 6 - Hudson Drug Shop - 1:00-5:00
August 8 - First Lutheran Church - 1:00-5:00
August 13 - Gary & Judy Popel - 1:00-5:00
August 15 - Gary & Judy Popel - 1:00-5:00
August 10 & 11 - In Memory of Jim Henson - 1:00-4:00
August 17&18 - American Legion - 1:00-4:00
The following Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends are currently sponsored. That means there will be FREE ADMISSION at the designated times! If a Tuesday, Thursday, or weekend is not listed below, the pool will not be open during those times.
June 6 - Abbe Insurance - 1:00-5:00
June 13 - First Lutheran Church - 1:00-5:00
June 27 - Shields Automart - 1:00-5:00
July 6 & 7 - Frederick Community Bank - 1:00-4:00
July 11 - First Lutheran Church - 1:00-5:00
July 13 & 14 - Pueblo Lindo - 1:00-4:00
July 18 - Coldwell Banker the Realty Group - 1:00-4:00
July 20 - THEM Soccerclub - 1:00-9:00
July 21 - THEM Soccerclub & Save the Paxton Pool Committee - 1:00-7:00
July 23 - Shaffer Tax & Accounting - 1:00-5:00
July 25 - PaxNaz - 1:00-5:00
July 27 - Farmers-Merchants Bank of Illinois - 1:00-4:00
July 28 - Insurance Providers Group - 1:00-4:00
July 30 - Coldwell Banker - 1:00-5:00
August 3 - Heiress Promotions - 1:00-4:00
August 4 - Paxton United Methodist Church - 1:00-4:00
August 6 - Hudson Drug Shop - 1:00-5:00
August 8 - First Lutheran Church - 1:00-5:00
August 13 - Gary & Judy Popel - 1:00-5:00
August 15 - Gary & Judy Popel - 1:00-5:00
August 10 & 11 - In Memory of Jim Henson - 1:00-4:00
August 17&18 - American Legion - 1:00-4:00
POOL PASS REGISTRATION
All pool pass holders now MUST complete a Pool Pass Registration and Waiver. Forms will be available at the pool office at the time of purchase. To save time, you may print one off and turn into the Park District office any time prior to the pool opening. Those registering for a pool pass early will have their pass waiting for them on their initial pool visit.
Pool Pass Registration
All pool pass holders now MUST complete a Pool Pass Registration and Waiver. Forms will be available at the pool office at the time of purchase. To save time, you may print one off and turn into the Park District office any time prior to the pool opening. Those registering for a pool pass early will have their pass waiting for them on their initial pool visit.
Pool Pass Registration
PAXTON AQUATIC WILDCATS SWIM TEAM
The Paxton Aquatic Wildcats are back and ready to make a SPLASH!
The swim season will get underway in early June (see schedule below). The registration deadline for all swimmers is Thursday, May 30.
$65 for 1 swimmer ($70 for non-Paxton resident)
$45 for each addition swimmer from same household ($50 for non-Paxton resident)
REGISTRATION for SWIM TEAM is due into the Park District office by 5/30. Any late registrations will be subject to a $5 late fee.
PRINT OUT YOUR REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Practice Schedule
*PRACTICE BEGINS JUNE 3*
Mondays & Wednesdays: PM Practice
Age 10 & Under: 6:00-7:00 / Age 11 & Up: 7:00-8:00
Tuesdays & Thursdays: AM Practice
Age 11 & Up: 8:00-9:00 / Age 10 & Under 9:00-10:00
Fridays: AM Practice
8:00-9:00 - only for those swimmers who can swim unassisted.
Meet Schedule (all Saturday meets begin at 9:00am)
June 12 - Mock Meet (6:00 Paxton)
June 15 - vs. Danville
June 22 - vs. Rantoul
June 29 - @ Danville
July 6 - vs. Gibson City
July 13 - @ Milford
July 20 - @ Gibson City
July 28 - Conference Meet - In Paxton
The Paxton Aquatic Wildcats are back and ready to make a SPLASH!
The swim season will get underway in early June (see schedule below). The registration deadline for all swimmers is Thursday, May 30.
$65 for 1 swimmer ($70 for non-Paxton resident)
$45 for each addition swimmer from same household ($50 for non-Paxton resident)
REGISTRATION for SWIM TEAM is due into the Park District office by 5/30. Any late registrations will be subject to a $5 late fee.
PRINT OUT YOUR REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Practice Schedule
*PRACTICE BEGINS JUNE 3*
Mondays & Wednesdays: PM Practice
Age 10 & Under: 6:00-7:00 / Age 11 & Up: 7:00-8:00
Tuesdays & Thursdays: AM Practice
Age 11 & Up: 8:00-9:00 / Age 10 & Under 9:00-10:00
Fridays: AM Practice
8:00-9:00 - only for those swimmers who can swim unassisted.
Meet Schedule (all Saturday meets begin at 9:00am)
June 12 - Mock Meet (6:00 Paxton)
June 15 - vs. Danville
June 22 - vs. Rantoul
June 29 - @ Danville
July 6 - vs. Gibson City
July 13 - @ Milford
July 20 - @ Gibson City
July 28 - Conference Meet - In Paxton
PUBLIC SWIM LESSONS
Beginning Monday, June 17 with Sessions A & B, we'll be offering a total of five (5) separate public swim lesson opportunities.
Each session will be two weeks in length and meet for 45 minutes Monday-Thursday.
Space is limited so print out your registration form and get it turned in to the Park District prior to the deadline.
Beginning Monday, June 17 with Sessions A & B, we'll be offering a total of five (5) separate public swim lesson opportunities.
Each session will be two weeks in length and meet for 45 minutes Monday-Thursday.
Space is limited so print out your registration form and get it turned in to the Park District prior to the deadline.
PARENT/TODDLER SWIM CLASS
For children 9 months to 3 years of age. Also for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, older sibling, or whoever wants to have a blast helping to familiarize your little one with the water.
Games, songs, and group activities will be used to gently help familiarize your child with their aquatic surroundings during each 30 minute session. Basic water skills will be taught, however, this is not a "learn to swim" class. Space is limited, so get signed up and get ready for some fun!
Our 5-session class will begin June 18. Must be signed up by June 11. Space is limited, so if interested, check out the REGISTRATION FORM for more class details and to get registered.
Games, songs, and group activities will be used to gently help familiarize your child with their aquatic surroundings during each 30 minute session. Basic water skills will be taught, however, this is not a "learn to swim" class. Space is limited, so get signed up and get ready for some fun!
Our 5-session class will begin June 18. Must be signed up by June 11. Space is limited, so if interested, check out the REGISTRATION FORM for more class details and to get registered.
POOL PARTY RENTAL
Private pool rentals are available throughout the summer. The schedule will fill up soon so give us a call and book your two-hour party now!
Friday rentals: 5:15 - 7:15 OR 7:30 - 9:30 (unless otherwise noted)
Saturday rentals: 5:15 - 7:15 OR 7:30 - 9:30 (unless otherwise noted)
Sunday rentals: Before 1:00 or after 4:00.
40 swimmers & under: $100
Over 40 swimmers: $150
*Parties scheduled for over 2 hours will pay $50 for each additional hour*
Private pool rentals are available throughout the summer. The schedule will fill up soon so give us a call and book your two-hour party now!
Friday rentals: 5:15 - 7:15 OR 7:30 - 9:30 (unless otherwise noted)
Saturday rentals: 5:15 - 7:15 OR 7:30 - 9:30 (unless otherwise noted)
Sunday rentals: Before 1:00 or after 4:00.
40 swimmers & under: $100
Over 40 swimmers: $150
*Parties scheduled for over 2 hours will pay $50 for each additional hour*
Paxton Park District Pool Rules – All rules are enforced by Park District employees. Your cooperation in following rules and helping others to be aware of these rules would be greatly appreciated. The Pool Manager will be happy to hear any constructive suggestions or concerns you may have / Admission to the pool will be refused to all persons having any contagious diseases or infectious conditions / Bandages of any kind will not be permitted / A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted in pool area / Vandalism, foul language, running, horseplay, loitering, trespassing, or any other disrespectful or dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. Discipline problems will be dealt with accordingly and may include expulsion / All patrons are required to shower before entering the water / Publicly offensive or continuous displays of affection is prohibited / Every hour on the hour, children under 16 must exit the pool. Children may swim only in the company of an adult / Personal property is solely your responsibility. Lost and found items will be kept in the pool office. The Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items / Do not move the lawn chairs around unless permission is given / The concession stand and pool office is for staff only / Food and drink is only allowed in the designated area of the pool / Only proper pool attire is permitted. Any type of shorts not classified as a bathing suit is prohibited. T-shirts may be worn but must be a plain white tee. Swim shirts are permitted if designated as such / Diapers are not allowed in the pool / Swim diapers may be purchased from the pool office / Personal floatation devices are allowed only under the supervision of an adult. The pool office will only supply a personal floatation device to a child only if they are under adult supervision / Do not talk to or distract the lifeguards / Do not hang on pool dividing lines / One bounce only on diving board / No diving anywhere except off diving board / The pool will not open if the air temperature is below 68 degrees. The pool will close immediately if thunder is heard or lightning is seen or if weather warnings are announced. Pool may reopen no less than 30 minutes after last lightning strike is seen / Pool manager has the authority to close the pool early at their discretion. Several factors will go into a closing early decision, including number of swimmers and current/forecasted weather.
Paxton Pool Unscheduled Closing Policies
Paxton Pool Unscheduled Closing Policies
