Plainfield's Only
Indoor Waterpark
USE OF THE FAMILY POOL ON WEEKNIGHTS AND WEEKENDS IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE THROUGH RESERVATION ONLY
LEARN MORE
SEE YOU ON THE SLIDES!
The Cliff and Lois Berglund Family Aquatic Center—also known as the Family Pool around the Y—is Plainfield’s only indoor waterpark. Located next door to the Y's eight-lane Lap Pool, the Family Pool is available for open swim on a daily basis.
Family Pool Amenities
- Zero-depth entry. Just like the beach!
- Warm water kept at a comfortable 88°.
Plus...
- A “Water Vortex”—great for swimming and low-impact exercises.
- Four waterslides: Two big waterslides, one small waterslide and one tot waterslide.
- The Splash Playground.
Family Pool Access
At this time all YMCA facilities and amenities are open to Greater Joliet Area YMCA facility members only.
Open Swim Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50-8 p.m. | 5:50-8 p.m. | 5:50-8 p.m. | 5:50-8 p.m. | 5:50-8 p.m. | 12-5:30 p.m. | 12-3:30 p.m. |
Use of the family pool during open swim times on weeknights and weekends will be available by reservation only. Access to the Family Pool on weekday mornings will continue to be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Water slide reservations will be available Monday-Thursday beginning at 5:50 p.m.
YMCA Members may make one family pool reservation** per day for up to 5 swimmers. Reservations will run for 55 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance through the YMCA On the Go App, by visiting the Membership Desk, or by calling the Y at (815) 267-8600.
** Members looking to extend their pool time are encouraged to speak to a lifeguard or reservation specialist when they arrive at the pool. If additional pool time is available on a given day, we will do our best to accommodate member requests.
Additional Hours
| --- | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash Playground Only | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | -- | -- |
| Water Vortex | 5:45-8 p.m. | 5:45-7p.m. | 5:45-8 p.m. | 5:45-7 p.m. | 5-8 p.m. | 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | 12-3:30 p.m. |
| Water Walking for Adults | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 4:30-5:45 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 7-8 p.m. | 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. 4:30-5:45 p.m. | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 4-5:15 p.m. 7-8 p.m. | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 12-1 p.m. | -- |
Hours subject to change.
Family Pool Access
At this time all YMCA facilities and amenities are open to Greater Joliet Area YMCA facility members only.
Please Note - Family Pool Guidelines
- Swimmers under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Swimmers under the age of 15 will be swim tested by the lifeguard on duty. Those who pass the swim test may use the large water slides. Children unable to pass the swim test must be accompanied by an adult in a swimsuit* in the water at all times.
*A shirt or cotton pants may be worn over a bathing suit with a liner for purposes of modesty.
