
Oriole Aquatic Center
Location: 9205-9235 Oriole Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Oriole Aquatic Center opening day is May 31
REGULAR SEASON HOURS
MAY 31 – AUGUST 10
M/W: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tu/Th/F/Sa: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Su: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
July 4: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
LAP SWIM HOURS
JUNE 2 – AUGUST 10
M-F: 6:00 – 8:00 am
Sa-Su: 7:00 – 9:00 am
*THE MORTON GROVE PARK DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST THE MAXIMUM LANES AVAILABLE FOR
LAP SWIM AT ANY TIME.
POOL HOTLINE
847-965-7558. OPT 2
PHONE
847-965-0169
Oriole Aquatic Center Parking
There is a small parking lot just south of the pool entrance. Additional parking is available on Oriole Avenue and on the east side of Oriole Park on Church Street.
Amenities
25-meter main pool with designated lap lanes, a 1 and 3 meter diving board and a drop slide. Activity pool with zero depth entry, current channel, kiddie slide and lily pad walk.
Quick Links
Opening Day: May 31
Purchase your 2025 Pool Membership
Purchase your pool membership in person or online. In-person registration is located at Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove. Purchase your pool pass membership at the PVCC Guest Services Desk.
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DEADLINE IS EXTENDED > Early Bird Discount is good through April 15, 2025.
Purchase Your Pool Membership Now! Receive 2024 Rates!
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Oriole Aquatic Center Details
BUY YOUR POOL MEMBERSHIP Buy now and save! DEADLINE IS EXTENDED > Early Bird Discount is good through April 15, 2025.
Purchase Your Pool Membership Now! Receive 2024 Rates! Below rates are 2024, 2025 Pool Membership rates will be posted on April 14.
INDIVIDUAL | FAMILY (2) | FAMILY (3) | FAMILY (4) | ADDITIONAL | ADULTS 59 + | 2 ADULTS 59 + |
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R $104/NR $130 | R $157/ NR $196 | R $210/NR $262 | R $263/NR $328 | R $78/NR $97 | R $78/NR $97 | R $118/NR $147 |
LAP SWIM (June 5- August 13Â M-F 6:00- 8:00 am, Sa-Sun 7:00-9:00 am)
Ages 3-58:Â R $8/NR $10
Ages 59 and up: R $6/NR $8
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Oriole Aquatic Center Lap Swim Hours
June 2-Augst 19
Monday – Friday
6:00 – 8:00 amÂ
Saturday – Sunday
7:00 – 9:00 am – All Lanes available
AQUA ARTHRITIS PROGRAM Ages 18 and up NEW
Aqua Arthritis is a therapeutic water exercise class aimed at easing joint pain, improving flexibility, and promoting overall well-being in a supportive and low-impact environment.Â
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLASS Ages 10-14
This camp focuses on teaching students the skills necessary to become a future lifeguard. Participants will learn in water rescue techniques along with basic lifeguarding principles. This class focuses on teaching students the skills necessary to become a future lifeguard. Junior Lifeguards will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the class.
MORTON GROVE SWIM ACADEMY – NEW for 2025-EIGHT WEEK SESSIONÂ Ages 6-13
The Morton Grove Swim Academy is a competitive program for swimmers aged 6-13 with a basic understanding of swimming. It focuses on competitive techniques and prepares participants for local swim club entry. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate 25 yard front crawl (freestyle) with side breathing and 25 yard backstroke to register.
Swim Lesson Level Descriptions Ages 5-13 COME JOIN THE FUN!
Level 2 Swimmers will learn basic water safety and survival skills including floating without assistance, introduction to freestyle and backstroke, treading water, and more! Level requirements include comfortability in 3-5 ft. deep water, blowing bubbles, and willingness to submerge underwater without assistance.
Level 3 Swimmers will improve their freestyle and backstroke in this level and will be introduced to new strokes as well. This level introduces headfirst entries as well as endurance strategies to help build strong swimmers. Level requirements include prior ability to perform freestyle and backstroke without assistance.
Level 4 Instructors focus on refining previously learned strokes while providing swimmers with foundational knowledge on breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Swimmers will review treading water and headfirst entries. Level requirements include the ability to perform freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke without assistance.
Level 5 Swimmers will be introduced to all four competitive swimming strokes. Swimmers will practice stroke drills to improve their technique as well as build endurance in the pool. This level introduces flip turns. Level requirements include the confident ability to perform freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke without assistance as well as endurance to swim at least 25 yards without stopping.
TINY SPLASH SWIM LESSONSÂ Ages 3-5
Swimmers explore the water without the accompaniment of a parent or guardian. Located in the zero-depth entry pool, this play based class gives young swimmers an opportunity to learn about water safety in addition to basic swimming skills under direct supervision and guidance from instructors. Skills include blowing bubbles, submerging underwater, introduction to floating, and more! Level requirements include willingness to enter pool with instructors.
PARENT TOT SWIM LESSONSÂ Ages 0-3
Swimmers explore the water accompanied by a parent or guardian. The purpose of this course is to give new swimmers an introduction to swimming and water safety as well as instruct parents/guardians on how to best guide their child in the water outside of swim lessons. Instructors provide structured lessons that include skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking feet, and learning how to submerge underwater. Participants can expect to play games and sing songs all while introducing their new swimmers to the pool! Swim diapers are required for all children who are not yet potty-trained.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONSÂ Ages 3-99
Swimmers will be paired 1:1 with an experienced instructor. Instructors create individualized lesson plans for each swimmer and have the ability to adapt lessons as needed in order to ensure each swimmer has the best possible opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence in the water. Swimmers of all levels and ages (starting at 3 years old) may enroll for private lessons.
Saturday, May 31 |Â Â Member Appreciation Day > 10:00 – 11:00 am
Thank you for being a pool pass member! Enjoy the pool to yourself during this time and receive a special gift from us.
Sunday, June 15 |Â Â Dads’ Day at Harrer > 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Celebrate Father’s Day with your dad at the pool! Admission will be free for dads and grandads accompanied by a child.
Saturday, June 28 |Â Â Poolside Story Time: Library Card Day > 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Guests with a library card will receive free entry. A librarian will lead a story time during the swim breaks!
Saturday, July 19 |Â Â Christmas in July > 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Celebrate “Christmas in July” with a splash of holiday cheer at Oriole Pool! Santa will be making a special appearance, ready to spread festive joy and pose for photos with guests. Join us for a fun-filled day of holiday spirit, poolside festivities, and a chance to capture the magic of Christmas in the summer sun!
Tuesday, July 22 |Â Â Pops with the Cops > 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Have a refreshing free freeze pop with the Morton Grove Police Department to help cool down from the summer heat!
Friday, July 25 |Â Â Float and Flicks: Movie in the Pool > Dusk
Float and relax while watching a favorite film under the stars! Guests are welcome to bring small floats to enjoy during the movie, making it the perfect way to unwind and cool off. Movie TBA
Thursday, July 31 |Â Â National Lifeguard Appreciation Day > 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Let’s appreciate our lifeguards for an outstanding summer! Create a Thank You Card at the pool! Supplies will be provided.