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2017 Paxton Pool Information
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217.379.4203 - main office          217.379.4272 - pool office (in season only)

POOL HOURS

Monday - Thursday
1:00 - 5:30 & 8:00 - 10:00

Friday - Sunday
1:00 - 5:00

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
TOT SWIM
​10:00 - 11:30   



TOT SPLASH TIME
Something new this year!  Beginning the week of July 24th, the wading (baby) pool will be open every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 for kids ages 5 and under and their parent(s).  Pre-registration not required, nor is a pool pass needed.  Bring your own toys and enjoy cooling off during these hours that are set aside just for you and your little one!

More information about Tot Splash Time can be found here.

PUBLIC SWIM LESSONS
In need of some last minute swim lessons for the summer?  We are offering two two-week sessions beginning Monday, July 31.  Session A is from 11:30 to 12:00.  Session B last from 12:15 to 12:45.  Both classes will wrap on on August 11.  

Print out your registration form and get it returned to the Park District office by Sunday!


POOL PRICING
Daily Admission: $4.00 from 1:00 - 5:30.  $2.00 for Night Swim times.  
Daily Admission 55+: $2.00
Daily Admission 3 & Under: Free (with paying adult)
​Tot Splash Time Admission: Free with pool pass.  $2 without.

*Season passes will be sold at the gate on the first day the pool is open.  Paxton residents can purchase a pool pass for $20 per person.  Non-residents pool passes will cost $25 per person.  THIS IS A PRORATED PRICE to account for the delay in opening.      

POOL PARTY RENTAL
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 11:00 or after 5:00.


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.  Pool will close early on managers’ discretion no earlier than 2 hours from opening time 
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Current Programs - Youth
  • Parent Code of Conduct
  • Current Programs - Adult
  • Our Facilities
  • Pool
  • Paxton Dog Park
  • 2018 Paxton Community Sale
  • 2017 Ford County Town & Country Art Show
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