I loved swimming here when I lived in Elmhurst and Bensenville. The pool always was around 83…read moredegrees, great for lap swimming.

Since we were already in Bensenville, i thought it would be a unique experience for my daughter to…read moreswim for easter eggs! Also for $5 (regardless whether a town resident or not) per person, this is a great deal! At 5 years old with a life jacket, my daughter had a great opportunity to go in the deep end starting at 7 feet to 13 feet on the pool. The 2 lifeguards were in the pool to help any swimmers for eggs or any assistance in the water. The staff to exchange the eggs for prizes were also attentive to the guests and answer any questions i have. Swimmers are allowed to collect 15 eggs total. I didnt mind my daughter wanted to leave in 15 minutes of starting this eveny because we live about 16 miles away and we were there earlier for open swim for 2 1/2 hours. Defintely Facebook picture worthy, of course not for helicopter parents. The indoor pool and restroom were a bit drafty and i may have left this facility with a cold in the works. There's a ice rink for hockey and a track upstairs to exercise and people view down below. Small parking lot. Place is kempt. Employees are friendly.

Great place for kids birthday parties! We celebrated my…read moredaughter's 10th birthday there and kiddos could not have more fun! Slides, sprinklers, jumping boards - we could barely make them come to the cabana for cake! Their event manager Rochelle was responsive and accommodating and made everything a breeze. Would recommend!

Great staff! Great facilities! Good food! Fair prices. Definitely recommend it for younger kids. My…read morepreteen and teen still have fun on the slide and diving board.

We went to the Forest Park Aquatic Center on Memorial Day. It was wonderful…read more We went to Brookfield Zoo first, which is about a 13 minute drive from here. The pool was open from noon-5pm (it was opening day, I don't believe those are standard hours). We bought tickets online in the morning before going, which was a good idea because there was an incredibly long and slow line to purchase tickets. It was $15 per person. They have changing rooms, including showers with soap. They have a reasonably priced concession stand (no outside food allowed). There was a gigantic pool with multiple sections, including a zero depth entry section, 2 lap lanes, a 12 foot diving pool with diving pool and 2 drop slides. 2 medium large water slides. There was also a huge splash pad including a set of little kid water slides and a water bucket that dumps water on people. The life guards were great. We had a great time!

We attended an after-hours fundraiser at the Forest Park pool tonight, the annual Duck Splash,…read morewhich benefits the local special recreation program, WSSRA. We were very impressed by all of the lifeguards tonight. They were very pleasant and attentive and kept a close watch on the action. The pool has 2 slide areas, a kids section, lap lanes, diving well, and free play space. Grassy area and lounge chairs. My teen enjoyed the concession stand- soft serve ice cream and funnel cakes! I like how they enforce the "no food on deck" and "no shoes on deck" rules. Points off as the parking is absolutely bonkers. There were other sporting events happening tonight, plus just folks in the park, so there was no available parking. We parked in the farthest lot, which seems like a full 2-3 blocks from the entrance, and with 1-way lanes it took us super long to get everyone in and out of the event. Also, the locker rooms were outdated and did not smell the best.

I don't live in the suburbs, and I don't even wish I did, but every so often you discover one of…read morethese amazing places . . . The Cermak Family Aquatic Center is awesome. A holy-grail destination for summer days with kids. They have a lazy river full of innertubes, and giant 2.5 foot deep pool with a play structure and various splashing items, plus a splash pad, and a junk food concession. It is neither a real swimming pool nor a water park. Not a real swimming pool because the deepest part of the pool is 2.5 feet deep. Not a water park because there's no actual waterslide, though there is a slide ... into the water -- if you grasp the distinction I'm making. But as a consequence this means that you can feel much more comfortable giving even young kids a decent amount of freedom (obviously not too much! be safe!) and generating the kind of wet, chlorinated, hot, happy, exhausted summer day that you may have grown up with as a kid. Chicago is a big city of rich amenities, so there are not a ton of things that I say are clearly worth a 45 minute drive from my house, but this is one of them.

Located inside Forest Preserve District of Cook County; Cermak Woods. Free parking for customers…read more Wonderful recreational area to enjoy with your family and friends. This is a well designed water recreational area. It has been changed, upgraded and redesigned throughout the years, but still here providing a great relaxing service to this community and visitors. You can grab a towel at the nearby Marshalls, and sunscreen as well. Plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby if you would like to enjoy a picnic with your family as well. Enjoy this wonderful experience.

Fave place to be in the summer with the kiddos! It's less than 2 miles from us and the kids just…read morelove it

After visiting the 24 hour sculpture park I took my son to this water park. We truly enjoyed…read moreourselves and plan on going back soon. It was $12 each for non-residents and the children and adults we're friendly and welcoming . The bathroom facilities were ok hence the 4 instead of 5 stars . All in all my son had a ball and made a new friend. A hidden gem in this area. Parking is challenging so I suggest an early arrival . I did see parents bring in snacks , however we opted for dinner at nearby Bahama Breeze.

Thought I'd update my review to say that several years later Loyola Center for Health and Fitness…read morecontinues to be wonderful. Unlike most health clubs, maintenance and upkeep are ongoing with no obvious deferred maintenance. There is also great continuity in staff and instructors--it is a testament to good management that this club doesn't suffer from constant turnover as many gyms do. My favorite thing is that there is a real sense of community here with friendly staff and members.

This gym is the cleanest gym I have ever been to. It has plenty of ventilation. And most of the gym…read moremembers have very good work ethic. They work out and clean after themselves. It's mostly quiet as well except for the basketball hoop area, which is expected. I am very glad I found this gym and I love it! It has ample room and many choices in terms of gym equipment in two floors. The locker rooms are clean and there is no cell phone use inside the locker rooms. Love it!!!

Upside: I competed with the Ashbury Alligators swim team for SEVEN years and LOVED it. 6 am…read morepractice was never a favorite but loved the meets of course. My coaches were always exceptional. Their encouragement and support pushed me to be the best I could. I highly recommend their swim team! Downside: There's a decent water slide. Otherwise, there is only one or sometimes two lap lanes, overall it's a rather small pool. It is very expensive and always over crowded which is why 3 stars is appropriate.

I am a realtor & have lived in this neighborhood for 27 years. My kids & now my grandkids love…read morethe zero depth pool and water slide, truly the best subdivision pool, feels like vacation!