Beat the heat Chicago!
Let’s be real—when summer hits hard in Chicago, you’ve got two choices: melt… or make a splash! ☀️💦
I’m a mom of two, so trust me—we’ve tested every way to beat the heat, and nothing compares to the Chicago Park District pools. And the best part? They’re free! That’s right—free family fun in almost every neighborhood.
If you’re looking for the cream of the crop, I’ve got you. Holstein Park in Bucktown is our go-to—it’s got that perfect combo of great pool layout, and a real community feel and walking distance to my FAVORITE coffee shop - Red June!
California Park (right next to McFetridge), is another favorite—awesome pool and right next to the indoor ice rink (yes, you can cool off two ways!). And Hamlin Park? Let’s just say that for the youngsters… playground + pool = happy kids and happy parents.
So before you book another overpriced water park, check out our full list of the best Park District pools at the link in bio—and go make some summer memories without melting your wallet.
Some Of Our Favorite Park District Pools:
- Avondale Pool
- 3516 W. School St.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- California Pool
- 3843 N. California Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- (773) 478-5408
- Chase Pool
- 4701 N. Ashland Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- (312) 742-7518
- Gompers Pool
- 4222 W. Foster Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60630
- Hamlin Pool
- 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- (312) 742-7785
- Holstein Pool
- 2200 N. Oakley Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- (312) 742-0249
- Independence Pool
- 3945 N. Springfield Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- (773) 478-3538
- Jefferson Memorial Pool
- 4822 N. Long Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60630
- (773) 685-3347
- Kosciuszko Park Pool
- 2732 N. Avers Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- (312) 742-7556
- Portage Pool
- 4100 N. Long Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60641
- (773) 685-4987
- Pulaski Park Pool
- 1419 W. Blackhawk St.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- (312) 742-7556
- River Pool
- 5100 N. Francisco Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60625
- (773) 720-9172
- Welles Pool
- 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60625
- (312) 742-7515
For more information and to see these locations on a map, visit the Chicago Park District website. Dive in and enjoy the summer at these amazing pools!
