Whealan Pool Aquatic Center

We are in the midst of a hot summer.  A very hot summer.  The Whealan Pool Aquatic Center at 6200 W. Devon is a great place to go to cool off.  The pool is run by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and, from June 9 through September 3rd, it is open from 11 AM until 7 PM.  Our whole family had a great time when we went recently.  The facility is really perfect for all ages.  The pool is zero entry and quite shallow for a large portion.  Our 3 foot tall daughter was able to run all over the place.  On one side is a big spray pool for the smaller kids with lots of shooting water, a big structure to climb on, and a little water slide.  There is also a separate toddler pool for kids four and under with a dedicated life guard even though the pool is only maybe a foot deep.  The main pool also has a deeper (I say deeper because it is still only 5 feet deep) roped off from the shallower areas.  In addition, there are two big water slides appropriate for older children or adults.  They are pretty fun but my almost six year old thought they were a little scary.  One side of the pool has lounge chairs for relaxing while the other side has a grassy area and is more shaded.  There are multiple life guards located around the pool who keep a close watch and will definitely yell at you if you are not following the rules.

Admission into the pool is $5 per adult, $3 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and under.  A seasonal pass is also available if your family visits frequently.  Food, drinks, and coolers are not allowed in the pool area.  There is a snack stand available to purchase food and drinks.  We were able to park right in front of the building on Devon, but there is also a parking lot located behind the building.  I wouldn't say the lot is super convenient, however, so I would try to park on the street if possible.

We had so much fun at this mini water park, splashing around and going down the water slides.  We will definitely be back this summer.  In fact my daughters keep asking me when they can go again.