Fees/Hours: 630-372-7665

Join us at the dedication on Thursday, May 23rd for a 6:30pm ribbon cutting/dedication. Tours of the facility will be available after the ribbon cutting. A special FUNdraising event will be held at the dedication by the Bartlett Parks Foundation with raffle chances to win the First Wild Ride on the new features opening day.  New features include a Tube Slide, Lazy River, Zipline over water, Drop Slide, New Body Slide, and Spray Playground. Opening day is Saturday, May 25th at 11am to passholders and 11:30am to daily admission patrons.  Amenities include an eight-lane lap pool with a zero-depth entry section, tube slide, lazy river, zipline over water, drop Slide, two body slides, and spray playground, a sand-play area, a children’s waterslide, and a concessions area.

Aquatic Center Closings The pool will be closed for public swimming if the air temperature is 68 degrees or below, or at the manager’s discretion based on inclement weather, low attendance, or unusual circumstances. • If the pool is closed at 11am, it will remain closed until 12:30pm. • If the pool is closed at 12:30pm, it will remain closed until 2:30pm. • If the pool is closed at 2:30pm, it will remain closed until 4:30pm. • If the pool is closed at 4:30pm, it will remain closed until 6:30pm. • If the pool is closed at 6:30pm, it will remain closed for the evening.

The expansion is complete! View the amenities here.

Lessons

Summer swim lessons are held at both facilities during the summer for individuals six months of age and older. Instruction is available in the form of group swim lessons, semi-private swim lessons, and private swim lessons. During the summer, classes for upper level swimmers are generally offered outdoors in the morning during the weekdays.

During the summer the Bartlett Park District runs a recreational swim team at the outdoor aquatic center called the Bartlett Barracudas. The team is for individuals from five years of age through 18 years of age. The team fosters healthy sportsmanship and promotes swimming technique. It is strongly recommended that individuals wishing to join the team successfully complete the Bartlett Park District swim lesson program in its entirety. Registration for the Barracudas is published in the spring park district brochure.

Rental/Group Outings

The outdoor aquatic center is available for groups and private rentals all summer. Groups of 15 or more receive a discounted pool rate with a five-day advanced notice to pool management. Birthday party groups have the option of renting a party room inside of the Bartlett Community Center before heading outside to the aquatic center. The facility is available after-hours during the peak summer season for private rentals.

Special Events

A variety of special events are held at our outdoor aquatic center during the summer. These events are open to the public and are generally free for Bartlett Aquatic Center pass holders. Events are published in the summer park district brochure.

Safety/Rules

To ensure the safety of our patrons and staff we have rules and regulations in place that all individuals must adhere to at all times. The aquatic center is staffed during all operational hours (including private rentals) with professional lifeguards. The Bartlett Park District is a client of Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc, the world’s premier aquatic risk management and lifeguard training firm. Jeff Ellis and Associates licensed lifeguards are required to successfully pass a rigorous 24 hour training course and renew their licenses with an equally rigorous renewal course every year. Additionally, lifeguards must attend ongoing training every month in order to ensure the highest level of performance. To maintain accountability, lifeguard vigilance is tested during operational hours by the use of submerged mannequins and simulated live guests-in-distress. As a client of Jeff Ellis and Associates, the Bartlett Park District is subject to random, unannounced audits during the summer by a company representative to ensure compliance with their risk program.

Safety and Rules- BAC PDF