This is my number one favorite thing to do out of all the places I go for a cheap and fun summer day out with my family. I think i must of spent my entire summer getting my tan on while the kiddies played in the water. This aquatic center is outdoors and includes a lazy river, tube slide, and water playground feature with a water slide. They have water cannons, and a huge bucket that dumps water on the whole playground. Let me say it was a shock when this happened to me the first time and i think the lifeguard really got a kick out of it, I was not expecting a huge wave of water to splash down on me, but now that I'm smarter and I listen for the warning bell and move out of the way so the kids can have fun. Now, I have had people tell me in the past that they did not want to go to this place because they thought it would be overrun by... well to say the least people who don't know how to act right in public but this is totally false. There is a wide dynamic of people who come here but one of my favourite things is that it is very family oriented with mainly mommies and kids running around. Its very rare to see a man who's not working here which makes it a great place to feel comfortable in your bathing suit. They have a shallow end great for tots and babies that has a few water features, they also offer free tubes to enjoy on the water slide and lazy river which is great when most places want ten bucks a pop. There is also a concession stand which I cant honestly say I have visited but i do know they offer chips, chocolate bars, ice cream and sodas at a low cost. Better yet to save you money just pack a lunch because the pool has massive umbrellas with reclining chairs where you can sit out of the sun and enjoy a afternoon snack. I can bring my two kids and pay less than $8 for a day totally filled with fun.With the prices being $5.00 for 13 and older, $3.00 for kids 4-12 and free if your under 3 this place is a steal! and highly recommended on my list of fun to do's in Chicagoland!
1100 River Oaks Drive
Calumet City, IL
708-862-1891
fpdcc.com/recreation/swimming/
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