Aquatic Centers
Amenities
Fairview Park Family Aquatic Center
Featuring a zero-grade, beach-type entry, Fairview Family Aquatic Center is the perfect place
to cool down this summer with your entire family!
- SPLASH PAD features serpent, geysers & more!
- Zero grade, beach type entry
- Sand volleyball court
- Playground
Nelson Park Pool
The recent discovery of an underground leak at the Park District’s Nelson Park Pool has resulted in the closing of the facility for the 2008 swim season.
This facility is the hub of summer programming! Play water hoops, enjoy playground facilities and a baby pool.
- 50 Meter Competition Grade Pool
- Baby Pool
- Playground
Hours/Fees
Decatur Park District Pools
Open Swim Hours
Monday-Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
Pools Open Saturday, May 24
Daily Fees
Junior (3-17) $3.25
Adult (18+) $4.25
2 & Under FREE
with paid adult
All pool passes are sold at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning Monday, May 12. Passes are valid from May 24 through the 2008 swim season. Passes are non-transferable and will be revoked if any misuse becomes evident.
Season Pool Passes
Due to the closing of Nelson Park Pool for the 2008 season, pool passes have been discounted, new prices displayed below.
Junior $55
Adult $70
Family* of 4 $110/$10
ea. additional member
*Immediate family members living in the same household. Add an additional $10 for each additional family member after the first 4.
Fairview Family Swim Night
Join us for a private swim designed only for families. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Date Thursdays
beginning May 29
Time 7:00 – 9:00
p.m.
Fee $3.25
per person or $10.00 for family up to 4 children ($1.00 per add'l
child)
FREE
to family pass holders
Jr. Lifeguard Program
Want to be a lifeguard? Ellis-trained lifeguards put your through the paces as you learn tehniques to prepare you for a real lifeguard job at 16. Must be entering 5th - 10th grades. Perfect for youth groups or camp groups! Call 429-3472 for more information. Call 422-8535 for more information about the Park District's Junior Lifeguard Program. Participants must be entering 5th
- 10th grades. Ellis lifeguards put you through the paces as you learn
how to prepare and apply for a real guard job when you are 16. This
program is perfect for youth groups and groups of campers.
Directions
FAIRVIEW PARK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
FROM NORTH: Take U.S. Rte. 51 South to Eldorado St. and turn west (right). Continue west on Eldorado St., turning south (left). Fairview Park will be straight ahead. Follow signs through the park to pool.
FROM SOUTH: Take U.S. Rte. 51 North to Main St. and turn west (left). Take West Main to Fairview, turning north (left). Take the next stop light west (left) into park and follow signs to pool.
FROM EAST OR WEST: From I-72, exit at U.S. Rte. 36 East, Exit #133. At the 3rd stoplight, turn south (right) onto Eldorado St. into Fairview Park. Follow signs through the park to pool.
TO NELSON PARK AQUATIC FACILITY
FROM NORTH: From U.S. Rte. 51 South, turn east (left) onto Eldorado St. (U.S. Rte. 36). Follow U.S. Rte. 36 to Nelson Park Blvd. Turn south (right) at the stoplight. Take the second left, and follow signs to the pool.
FROM SOUTH: From U.S. Rte. 51 North, take Lake Shore Drive. Lake Shore Drive will become 22nd Street. At the stop light, turn right to continue on to Lake Shore Dr. into Nelson Park. Follow the sign in the park to turn north (left) to the second left and follow signs to pool.
FROM EAST: From I-72 West, take IL Rte. 47/48 South, Exit #144. Turn south (left) off the exit. At Pershing Road, the street becomes 22nd Street. Follow that across the viaduct; turn east (left) onto U.S. Rte. 36, south (right) to Nelson Park Blvd. and second left and follow signs to pool.
FROM WEST: From I-72 East, take U.S. Rte. 51 South, Exit #141. Turn east (left) onto Eldorado St. (U.S. Rte. 36). Veer right to continue on U.S. Rte. 36. Go through the five stop-light intersection and turn south (right) onto Nelson Park Blvd. and take second left and follow signs to pool.
Swim sCHOOL
The Decatur Park District offers swim lessons for ages 6 months through adult, so whether you have yet to swim your first stroke or want to learn a few new ones, you'll find a class to meet your needs! All lessons will be held at the Fairview Family Aquatic Center. Register in person at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood. If you have questions regarding Swim School placement, call Jamie Davis for more information: 429-3472.
Swim School Levels 
Parent/Child (ages 6 months - 2 years)
Starfish (ages 3 - 5)
Gus & Goldie (ages 6 - 7)
Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Intermediate
Swimmer
Adult Lessons (ages 14+)
Swim School Times & Fees
Each lesson is 35 minutes long and meets at the Fairview Family Aquatic Center, Monday - Thursday, for two weeks. Cost is $18.00 per resident and $20.00 for non-residents. Most classes are available four time a day:
9 - 9:35 a.m.
9:45 - 10:20 a.m.
10:30 - 11:05 a.m.
6:30 - 7:05 p.m.
Class Dates
Session I June 2 - 12
Session II June 16 - 26
Session III June 30 - July 10
Session IV July 14 - 24
Session V July 28 - August 7
Registration Dates
Session I May 29 & 30, 4 - 6 p.m.
Session II June 12 & 13, 4 - 6 p.m.
Session III June 26 & 27, 4 - 6 p.m.
Session IV July 10 & 11, 4 - 6 p.m.
Session V July 24 & 25, 4 - 6 p.m.