Swimming Pool
Sports Activity Location

Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center

515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

127 Reviews

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Indoor entertainment area featuring pools, slides and splash pads.

The lap pool at Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center is typically maintained at a temperature of 80-82°F (26.7-27.8°C). The leisure pool is generally warmer, set around 86-88°F (30-31.1°C), and the hot tub is kept at approximately 102-104°F (38.9-40°C).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this indoor swimming pool offers a great splash pad and a large pool. They highlight the clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious layout. They also like the warm pool side by the splash pad. " language_code: "en-US"

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  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance

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Miaa C June 18th, 2025
Miaa C

first I wanted to say , it was nice & clean yes .. but the staff ?? 0/10 they gave my girlfriend & I wrist bands for underage .. we had no clue it’s our first time here lol we are 23+ but they should have asked for ID or something instead of assuming. Then the first 2 lanes were said to close at 4:10pm it was 45 till that time & we were asked to leave the lane because of closing .. not even 3 minutes later they allowed the lanes to be filled & we had to go to another lane :( issue after issue was happening but silent issues & as a human we can feel those things around us & I was very unsatisfied with my visit here I was overwhelmed by the stares from multiple staff .. even a woman swimming approached us in the locker room & said we shouldn’t have felt like that .. so even others around us felt the same energy. 0/10 I will not be going back here !

Des M May 17th, 2025
Des M

It’s a pretty great splash pad and will only charge you for the kid BUT if you want to take them to the big pool it’s $14 a person. $28 to go in to a pool for 2 is a bit much and would be worse if we where a bigger family so if your a traveler like me it’s a good stop for the kiddos at $7 for the splash pad only. Unless less your a resident and then it is a little cheaper.

Yolanda Tran June 23rd, 2024
Yolanda Tran

It was our first time here for a birthday party. We have a wild 14 month toddler that loves to run around and I’m impressed how toddler friendly the splash pad is! There is also a heated pool next to it that is great! The place is clean and accommodating to families as well. We will be coming back and we definitely recommend!!

Snehal Patel August 8th, 2025
Snehal Patel

My both kids learn their swim lessons. Only problem they have is high school instructors so very often change it is challenging to deal with new instructors.

Michelle Alvarez May 18th, 2025
Michelle Alvarez

Had a horrible party experience. Splash pad we booked was not working. Employee with the long brown hair that was walking around during our party had the nastiest attitude, seemed to really dislike having to do her job. Refrigerators were dirty and nasty. Pools were nice, that was about it.

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Opening Hours

Sunday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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