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Central Pool at 9400 S Kenton Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, is an indoor aquatic facility managed by the Oak Lawn Park District. It features a 25-yard, 6-lane main pool, a zero-depth entry activity pool, and a whirlpool, hosting various swimming lessons, open swim, and water fitness programs.
Specific pool temperatures for Central Pool are not publicly listed. As an indoor facility, the water is generally maintained at a comfortable temperature for recreational swimming and aquatic programs.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This pool is largely praised as a clean, pleasant, and friendly 'hidden treasure' with professional staff and lifeguards. Visitors enjoy the various amenities, including a popular wading pool and slide for children, a diving board, picnic tables, and a diverse music selection. While it can get busy with summer camp kids, many appreciate the overall experience and plan to return, with some recommending a year pass. A notable criticism is that the deep end is occasionally closed due to understaffing, yet full admission price is still charged.
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July 5th, 2022Blanca Correa-Gutiérrez
Admission for residents is $10, non residents $15. Came here on a sunny and HOT (97°) Tuesday afternoon. It was just after 1:30pm and it was pretty busy with all the summer camp kids there. Once they left though, it was pretty empty. My daughter enjoyed the wading pool and especially loved the slide. There's a diving board on the 10' part of the pool and there's plenty of picnic tables too. We brought our own water bottles but there are water fountains and they play pretty good music of all genres. The bathrooms are maintained clean and we had a pretty good experience. Pool closed at 4:30pm. We'll be coming back!
September 12th, 2023Zee Vee
Absolutely pleasant clean and friendly atmosphere. Life guards and staff professional. Great hidden treasure. Plan on coming here more often in 2024!! Worth getting the year pass!
August 8th, 2025Jesse
They charge you full price to swim in half the pool. apparently they don't have enough staff to cover the deep end, even though there are four people in the office on their phones. Just go to the pool by the pavilion.
August 3rd, 2024David S
Lived in oak lawn for 4 years and had no idea it was even here. My 5 year old absolutely loves the kiddie pool. It’s perfect for her. The main pool is pretty decent size and the staff is really nice. ( Nice choice of music for us dinosaurs too) never been to a public pool where where I can listen to Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Stones and the Grateful Dead. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!
August 14th, 2024Myrna Babilonia
The staff is great. Pool is clean.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 1:00 – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 6:00 PM |
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