Splash Cove will begin their swim Season on Saturday, May 27! Passes are sold at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood beginning March 1, 2023. Starting opening day all passes will be sold at the pool. Passes are non-transferable and can be revoked if misused.
NEW this summer: All visitors age 16 and up are required to show a valid state issued identification card at the admissions window prior to entry.
Splash Cove policies:
• All minors 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 and older to be admitted into Splash Cove.
• All visitors age 16 and up are required to show a valid state issued identification card at the admissions window prior to entry.
• Bag check required upon entry.
• No re-entry allowed.
• Anyone entering facility for any period of time, swimming or not, is required to pay admission or show a season pass.
• No running, dunking, horseplay, roughhousing or foul language.
• Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed.
• Riders must be at least 48” to ride water slides and zip line. Experienced swimmers age 5 and up may utilize the diving boards and rock wall.
• Only official swimwear may be worn in the pool, and is up to manager’s discretion.
• No smoking of any kind, including vaping, is allowed inside pool fence.
• No outside food or drink allowed. Splash Cove has 2 filling stations for empty bottles.
• All food and drinks must stay in concessions area.
• No refunds regardless of weather, attire, or length of stay.
• Lock up your valuables. The Decatur Park District is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
About Splash Cove
Splash Cove will feature a lazy river, zero-depth entry leisure pool with an interactive play structure, wet deck, lily pad crossing feature, and vortex, an 8-lane lap pool with zip line, rock climbing wall, 3-meter diving board, 6 meter high dive, 4 body slides, and a zero-depth entry baby pool. A full service concession stand will also be available.
For admissions information click here.
Daily Fees & Passes
| Daily Fees – Open Swim | |
|---|---|
| Youth (4 – 12) | $11.00 |
| Adult (13+) | $13.00 |
| Ages 3 & under | Free with paid adult |
RENTALS
We offer open-hours rentals Monday – Sunday and after-hours rentals Sa/Su from 7-9 p.m. For rental inquiry, contact Gabby (gcliff@decparks.com) or at 217-619-8080
GROUP VISITS
Groups wishing to visit Splash Cove should contact Gabby (gcliff@decparks.com) for a group application and submit it at least 3 business days in advance of requested visit date. Groups visiting Splash Cove without scheduling their visit in advance will not be eligible for discounted group rates or to receive reserved space at the pool.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of fun this holiday season with a gift card to Splash Cove! Gift cards can be used for daily admission, punch cards, season passes or in our concession stand. Gift cards can be purchased at the DISC (1295 W Wood St.) and recipients can use the gift card to purchase their season pass beginning January 4, 2022!
Place your gift card order online!
Splash Cove | 2521 E. Nelson Park Blvd | Decatur, IL | gcliff@decparks.com
SWIM LESSONS:
Parent/Child (6 months – 2 years)
The Parent/Child class allows children to adjust to the water. Parents will learn how to prevent aquatic emergencies and enjoy their children’s interaction with others in the pool.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300502-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300502-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300502-03 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300502-04 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300502-05 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300502-06 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300502-07 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300502-08 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300502-09 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300502-10 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300502-11 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300502-12 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300502-13 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300502-14 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300502-15 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300502-16 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Starfish (Ages 3 – 5)
Children enjoy their first experiences in the pool without parental assistance. Participants will feel confident in the water while learning basic swimming and safety skills.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300503-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300503-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300503-03 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300503-04 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300503-05 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300503-06 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300503-07 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300503-08 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300503-09 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300503-10 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300503-11 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300503-12 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300503-13 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300503-14 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300503-15 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300503-16 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Gus & Goldie (Age 5 – 7)
For swimmers who have mastered Starfish skills and are able to go under water on their own. Front and back floats, kicks, and the front stroke will be covered.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300504-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300504-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300504-03 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300504-04 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300504-05 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300504-06 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300504-07 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300504-08 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300504-09 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300504-10 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300504-11 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300504-12 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300504-13 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300504-14 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300504-15 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300504-16 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Beginner
For swimmers who have completed the Gus & Goldie level or can complete front/back float with little or no assistance. Proper breathing technique and the back crawl will be covered.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300505-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300505-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300505-03 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300505-04 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300505-05 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300505-06 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300505-07 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300505-08 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300505-09 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300505-10 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300505-11 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300505-12 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300505-13 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300505-14 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300505-15 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300505-16 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Advanced Beginner
For swimmers who have completed the Beginner level and can swim front stroke for 15 yards. Participants will perfect front and back stroke and begin learning breast stroke and diving. Children must be comfortable in deep water.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300506-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300506-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300506-03 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300506-04 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300506-05 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300506-06 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300506-07 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300506-08 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300506-09 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300506-10 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300506-11 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300506-12 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
| 300506-13 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300506-14 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300506-15 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300506-16 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Intermediate
This class is designed for swimmers who have completed the Advanced Beginner level and can perform front and back stroke for 25 yards. Children will continue to perfect breast stroke, dives, and build their endurance.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300507-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300507-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300507-03 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300507-04 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300507-05 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300507-06 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300507-07 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300507-08 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Swimmer
For those who have completed the Intermediate level or are looking to strengthen their swimming strokes. Participants will begin learning the butterfly stroke, while building endurance and perfecting all swimming strokes and dives.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300508-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300508-02 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300508-03 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300508-04 | T/Th | June 6 - 29 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300508-05 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| 300508-06 | M/W | July 10 - August 2 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300508-07 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m. |
| 300508-08 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 7:30 - 8:05 p.m |
Adult (Age 16 & up)
Adults can become familiar with the water or brush up on their swimming skills. Instructors will work at each individual’s level.
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300509-01 | M/W | June 5 - 28 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
| 300509-02 | T/Th | July 11 - August 3 | 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |