Tomahawk Aquatic Center

Open through Labor Day. Late summer hours begin August 15

 

There is something for everyone from water bugs to land lubbers at TAC:

  • A "zero depth" pool edge where the deck meets the water and gradually slopes to a depth of 3 1/2 feet

  • A 3 1/2 to 5 foot deep lap pool swim area that is 25 yards long

  • Water play features including a separate spray pool for tots

  • Deck areas with chaise chairs and a turf sunning hill

  • Sand volleyball court and sand play area for children

  • A 150 foot long waterslide from a 21 foot high platform

  • Full equipped bathhouse and food concession facilities

Tomahawk Aquatic Center Concession Stand

Check out our concession stand with expanded seating and yummy snacks for your dining pleasure. The concession stand is open daily from 12:30-5:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm.


Hours & Daily Admission Fees

Adult Lap Swim -
12:00-12:30 pm    $1.00 res/$2.00 nonres

Daily Open Swim (children 2 & under are free) - 
12:30-5:00 pm    $5.00 res/$8.00 nonres

MO-TH Evening Swim* - 
6:30-8:30 pm       $3.00 res/$5.00 nonres

*Tomahawk Aquatic Center will have the following schedule adjustment: No evening swim on
July 4, August 10 & 11

Late Summer hours Begin August 15. Tomahawk Aquatic Center will not open Monday – Friday, but will be open all day Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day, weather permitting.


Summer Events at Tomahawk Aquatic Center

Teen Night

Enjoy fantastic, splashtastic fun every Monday night beginning June 14- August 9. Games will begin at 6:45 pm, so don’t miss out. Activities will range from lifeguard challenges to sand castle building to water relays. Different activities will be showcased each week. Daily admission or pool pass required


Float Night

Bring your noodles or your favorite float and enjoy an evening of swimming, floating and relaxing every Tuesday and Thursday night beginning June 1- August 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Daily admission or pool pass required.


Father’s Day Swim

Hey Kids! Bring your dad for some splashin’ fun at Tomahawk Aquatic Center. All Dads’ will receive extra special treatment including $1.00 admission and $.50 hot dogs on Sunday, June 19, 12:30–5 pm. Daily admission or pool pass required for the rest of the family.

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Tomahawk Aquatic Center Top 10 Rules:

  1. Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their children. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and respond in an emergency.

  2. Children under the age of 12 years old will not be admitted into the pool unless accompanied by an adult.

  3. All children who are not toilet trained shall wear a swim diaper, tightly fitting plastic pants and a swim suit. Diapers and plastic pants are available for purchase at the pool.

  4. Tomahawk Aquatic Center is a shallow water pool. Therefore, no diving is allowed.

  5. Food or drink may not be brought into the facility. A concession stand is available for your convenience. Guests may also bring their own food and picnic in Central Park adjacent to the Aquatic Center.

  6. Flotation devices may not be used in the pool. Exceptions include toddler swim suits with flotation sewn in the suit and Coast Guard approved life jackets. Toddlers must remain in the arms of parents. Also, participants needing flotation due to disability may utilize a manager approved flotation device.

  7. Strollers are allowed inside of the aquatic center but must remain stationary and parked by the zero depth chairs.

  8. Waterslide users must be 42" tall and able to swim to the end of the splash pool unassisted in order to ride the slide.

  9. Tomahawk Aquatic Center is a non-smoking facility. Swim suits only will be allowed in the pool. No street clothes including, leotards, colored t-shirts or cut-offs.

  10. The Park District Will Not Be Held Responsible for Loss or Theft of Any Personal Belongings.

Look for a complete set of rules posted at the Aquatic Center.

 

Pool Closing Policies:

Inclement Weather – When the weather falls below 70 degrees or when storms threaten safety.

Swimming is prohibited when lightening is present; including a 30- minute period after the last lightening is sighted. If the pool is closeddue to rain and the weather clears by 2:30pm, we will attempt to re-open the pool by 3:00pm. Otherwise the pool will remain closed until the next open swim time. Swim Lessons will still be held.

Low Attendance – When there is less than 20 people at the pool.

Safety Hazards – When a situation arises that would jeopardize the public health of those in attendance.

The pool manager has the authority to make the decision to close the pool for any of the above reasons. Please call 815-467-SWIM to confirm the daily schedule.

Rain checks will be issued to those participants paying daily admission into the Tomahawk Aquatic Center and who are rained out within the first hour of their visit. These rain checks will only be issued from the Tomahawk Aquatic Center and only on the day of the closing.

Channahon Park District, 24856 West Eames Street, Channahon, IL 60410
Call (815) 467-PARK (7275) | Fax (815) 467-5677