Sea Lion Aquatic Park General Information

2004 winner of IPRA's Outstanding Park and Facility Award

2005 winner of Recreation Management Magazine's Innovative Architecture Award

See CBS News Coverage of Sea Lion Aquatic Park!

1825 Short Street (Click for Directions)

Daily Weather/Closing: 630-964-3410 ext. 4319

Emergencies Only Phone: 630-964-3410 ext. 4321

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Resident Season Passes for Sea Lion Aquatic Park go on sale April 7.

2008 Hours of Operation

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Daily Entry Fees
 

Admission Fees	Noon-5:30 p.m.*	6:30 p.m. - close
Resident Non-resident Senior Resident Senior Non-resident	$7.00 $13.00 $6.00 $12.00	$5.00 $9.00 $4.00 $8.00

*Please keep in mind that the aquatic park is closed daily from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. Patrons who purchase daily admission prior to 5:30 p.m. will be granted pool access at 6:30 p.m. at no additional cost.

REFUNDS CANNOT NOT BE GRANTED IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

• Children 2 and under are admitted free of charge.

• All children 11 & under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older at all times.

• Daily admission customers must show proof of residency through a picture ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Those guests entering the aquatic park with a season pass holder will be offered the resident rate.

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Discount Punch Cards
Punch cards give our season pass holders the opportunity to bring guests into the aquatic park at a significantly discounted rate.

 

Number of punches/card	Cost of Punch Card	Cost Per Punch
10	$35	$3.50

Only season pass holders are entitled to purchase a daily admission punch card. Punch cards will only be available for purchase in conjunction with a season pass. Only one card may be purchased per family household. The card in non-transferable and must be used in the season in which it is purchased. Each punch is good for one daily or evening admission to Sea Lion Aquatic Park.

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Birthday Parties
Make a splash with your next birthday party! Party Packages include the following:

• Admission for up to 10 guests

• Free admission for the birthday boy/girl

• 2 hour reserved party area

• Pizza or hot dogs

• Unlimited pitcher of fountain drinks

NEW! For an additional fee, you can rent the Lisle Park District's Giant MOON JUMP for your next party at Sea Lion Aquatic Park!

Parties can be scheduled daily for a two-hour time slot beginning at either 12:30pm or 3pm.  Space is limited! Parties must be reserved at least 2 weeks prior to party date.  A 3-day advance notice must be given to cancel or reschedule with no charge.

Fees:

• Season Pass Holder Fee:        $100 ($50 deposit required)

• Resident Fee:                        $120 ($50 deposit required)

• Non-resident fee:                   $240 (50 deposit required)

• Additional Guests (Res):         $8 per person

• Additional Guests (Nonres):    $10 per person

Space is limited. Please reserve your party well in advance.

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Facility Rentals

 Looking for a place to hold your next graduation/birthday party, family reunion, company picnic, church outing or group gathering? Sea Lion Aquatic Park is available to rent on Saturday evenings from 9:30pm to 11:30pm on selected dates.  Rates include exclusive use of the entire facility and a full staff of lifeguards!

• No rentals on the following dates: 6/28, 7/12, 8/23

• A $200 deposit is required at the time of booking to reserve your rental date

• Full payment is required at least one day prior to the rental

• Giant Moon Jump is available for PRIVATE USE for an additional fee of $100

Fees:

• Season Pass Holder Fee:        $500

• Resident Fee:                        $600

• Non-resident fee:                   $800

For more information or to reserve your date, contact the Community Center at

630-964-3410

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Adult Swim

The following is the time Sea Lion Aquatic Park schedules specifically for adult pass holders age 18 and over who would like to get in a serious swimming workout or take a few laps around the pool.

Dates:  June 2 - August 15

Days:   Monday - Friday

Times:  6-6:45 a.m. & 11:10-11:45 a.m.

Adult Lap Swim is open to all Season Pass Holders, Surf and Turf Card Holders and Community Park Fitness Members 18 years & older only.

No registration necessary! No extra fees!

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Senior Swim

The aquatic park is open specifically for adults age 50 and over. Take part in aquatic exercise or relax in the whirlpool spa or hydrotherapy pool. Attendees may stay free of charge to enjoy an afternoon at the water park.

Dates:  June 1 - August 17

Days:   Sundays

Times:  10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Age 50 and up. No registration necessary. THIS SERVICE IS FREE.

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Weather/Closing Policies

Sea Lion Aquatic Park will not be in operation under the following conditions and refunds or prorated fees will not apply under the following circumstances:

1. Forecasted weather below 68 degrees according to the National Weather Service

2. Lightning, severe rain, or any other condition that would jeopardize swimmer safety

3. Mechanical failure

4. Special events

5. From time to time, the temperature may be above 68 degrees, however, weather conditions are not appropriate for swimming.

Please note: Features may close due to low attendance.

Please note: If the pool is closed at the Noon opening, attempts to re-open the pool will be made, weather permitting.

Call 630-964-3410, dial 2 and follow the prompts for opening and closing info.

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Outside Food Policy

Sea Lion Aquatic Park will no longer allow any outside food into the facility. Only water bottles and beverages for people with special needs are allowed inside the facility. (This includes baby formula/milk). We ask that all patrons wishing to bring food leave it in their cars and utilize our picnic facilities outside the park. Reentry will be granted with a hand stamp obtained from the clerks on your way out. Thank you for your understanding.

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Flotation Devices
For swimmer safety, flotation devices such as inner tubes, rafts, water wings, foam noodles, or swimsuits with integrated flotation devices are not permitted in the pool (except for designated special events). Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed as flotation devices in Sea Lion Aquatic Park. Please see emblem on life jacket for verification before use. All lifejackets MUST be approved at the lifeguard office and a wristband must be obtained before use.

Lifejackets will be provided at no charge at the lifeguard office.

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Strollers
Due to limited space and safety concerns, strollers are not allowed in the immediate areas adjacent to the pool. At the time of entry all strollers must be parked in the designated stroller parking area.

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Adult Swim Breaks

Adult swim breaks are held during the afternoon swim on the hour every hour and are for adults 18 years and older and children under the age of 2. Any child who accompanies an adult must be in the arms of the adult at all times. Only one child per adult please.

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Lap Lanes During Open Swim

Sea Lion Aquatic Park offers two lap lanes available for use by any serious swimmer wishing to swim laps during open swim times. To prevent collisions, lap swimmers should stay to the right of the lane and swim in a circular direction whenever more than two swimmers occupy a lane. Pool managers have the discretion to remove the lane lines if the pool becomes too crowded and remove any swimmer who does not follow all lap lane rules.
 

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