Summer is coming, and if you needed any more proof, you need not look any further than Champaign Park District‘s Sholem Aquatic Center, which will be officially opening for the season on May 27th. To commemorate, they’ll be hosting an opening day which is packed full of activities.
For more info, including prices and schedules, check out the press release below:
Nothing says summer like spending time at the pool! We look forward to opening day every year and hope you can join us! In addition to the tube slides, lazy river, and huge main pool, our fun-loving staff has great free activities planned for you and your little swimmers for the big day. Grab the kids, put on your sunscreen and get your summer started in style with the staff of the Sholem Aquatic Center! We’ll also be honoring our United States military personnel by offering them free admission all day long (must show valid military ID at time of entry).
Sholem Aquatic Center Opening Day
May 27, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
2205 Sangamon Drive
https://www.facebook.com/events/439642439760685/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Public swim: 11a-7p
Concessions specials: 11a-7p
Free pictures with Mr. Turtle (the Sholem mascot): 12-1p
Free games & activities: 12-3p
Free children’s face painting: 1-2p
Kids Q&A with our lifeguard staff: 3p*FREE admission to anyone with an active military ID. Regular pool admission rates apply for all other swimmers ($6 residents/$9 non-residents, or free with pool pass). Questions: topher.wendt@champaignparks.com or 217-398-2581
Facility Features
The Beach is our 8,000 square foot main pool that includes a zero depth entry, play and spray features, and dump buckets.
The Puddle, our baby pool, is made for our littlest swimmers and features a zero-depth entry, a slide that’s just right for little tykes, and plenty of seating and shade for grownups.
The Sea is our crystal clear, always cool, 8-lane 25-yard lap pool.
The Rapids is a 660-ft winding river designed to guarantee fun in the sun.
The Falls is a 170-ft tube slide that’ll spin you down, twirl you around, and splash you and your tube out into The Rapids.
The Plunge & Blue Rush are our 197 foot long enclosed body slides that empty out into the splash pool (Must be at least 42” tall to ride).
The Oasis concession stand offers great eats and treats at reasonable prices with plenty of seating in the sun or shade.
Sholem Aquatic Center patrons are protected vigilantly by our internationally award-winning Jeff Ellis & Associates® certified lifeguard team.
Coast-Guard approved life jackets are available to borrow free of charge for adults and children.
Three beautiful shaded rental lawns that are available for your next party or event.
Get more info on Sholem Aquatic Center: https://champaignparks.com/facility/sholem-aquatic-center/