Arndt and Chippewa Pool Hours and Fees

Arndt Pool

1990 White Street N. • 847-390-4956  Map and directions
Admission to Arndt Pool is included in the Mystic Waters Pool Pass.

Hours of Operation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Pre-Season           May 25-May 31
Monday-Friday:       4:00-8:00p
Saturday-Sunday:    Noon-7:00p

Join our leadership team at Arndt Pool on Saturday, May 25 for a day of celebration as we showcase the grand opening of Arndt Pool! Giveaways, refreshments, and fun for your whole family. 10:30a ribbon cutting • 11:00a pool open to public

Regular Season    June 1-August 11
Monday-Friday:        Noon-9:00p
Saturday-Sunday:     Noon-6:00/9:00p*

Post Season         August 12-September 2
Monday-Friday:       4:00-8:00p
Saturday-Sunday:    Noon-7:00p

Extended Post Season     September 7-September 8
Saturday-Sunday:                    Noon-7:00p

Dates and times are subject to change without notice based on attendance, weather, and staffing.

Special Hours and Events:
• Thursday, July 4, Noon–7:00p
• *Private Rental: The pool will close at 6:00p on Saturday and Sunday nights
• Cardboard Boat Regatta: The pool will close to lap swimmers at 10:00a for the event, registration required
• Splash Bash: Pool will close to the public on July 26 at 6:00p for Adult ONLY Splash Bash, registration required
• Lap Swim will be Mon-Fri 7:00-9:30a, Sat-Sun 9:00-11:30a- Pool Pass required for lap swim
• Monday, August 19-Friday, August 30 lap swim hours will change to Mon-Fri 5:30a-9:30a, Sat-Sun 8:00a-11:30a due to PLAC Annual Shutdown

Rentals: Arndt Pool is available for Saturday and Sunday evening Private Rentals from 6:30 to 8:30p. Pool Rental Form

Dates and times are subject to change without notice based on attendance, weather, and staffing.
Updates are posted on the DPParks mobile app.

Chippewa Pool

197 N. 8th Avenue • 847-390-4956  Map and directions
Admission to Chippewa Pool is included in the Mystic Waters Pool Pass.

Hours of Operation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Pre-Season           May 25-May 31
Monday-Friday:       4:00-8:00p
Saturday-Sunday:    Noon-7:00p

Regular Season    June 1-August 11
Monday-Friday:        Noon-9:00p^1,2
Saturday-Sunday:     Noon-6:00/9:00p*

Post Season         August 12-September 2
Monday-Friday:       4:00-8:00p
Saturday-Sunday:    Noon-7:00p

Extended Post Season     September 7-September 8
Saturday-Sunday:                    Noon-7:00p

Dates and times are subject to change without notice based on attendance, weather, and staffing.

Special Hours and Events:
• Thursday, July 4, Noon–7:00p
• ^1 Warriors Swim Team: Pool will close public swim at 4:00p on select Wednesdays, TBD
• ^2 H20 Night Pool Party: Pool will close public swim at 6:00p on June 21, July 19 and August 16
• *Private Rental: The pool will close at 6:00p on Saturday and Sunday nights.
• Flick N’ Float: Pool will close public swim at 7:00p for the showing of Shrek on August 9

Rentals: Chippewa Pool is available for Saturday and Sunday evening Private Rentals from 6:30 to 8:30p. Pool Rental Form

Dates and times are subject to change without notice based on attendance, weather, and staffing.
Updates are posted on the DPParks mobile app.

Outdoor Pool Admission Fees

Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted at Arndt Pool and Chippewa Pool (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).
Admission to Arndt Pool and Chippewa Pool is included in the Mystic Waters Pool Pass.
Arndt and Chippewa Pool Pass Holders receive $1 off the Mystic Waters fee.
Admission to all outdoor pools is free for children 2 years old and younger.
Des Plaines residents must show a valid ID to pay the resident fee.

All residents of the City of Des Plaines, regardless of whether or not they live within the boundaries of the park district, pay the resident rate for daily admission to the pools, and for season pool passes.

Important Information About Weather-Related Pool Openings and Closings

• Weather-driven changes to the daily opening and closing times for all outdoor pools are always at the discretion of the pool manager.
• Check the DPParks app, under Conditions, to see the current open/closed status. Download the app here.
• To help determine changes to outdoor pool openings and closings when the weather is cool or inclement, park district and pool staff use local apps including Weather.com, Weather Bug, and Weather Underground.
• For the safety of our guests and staff, we temporarily close an outdoor pool when the ThorGuard Lightening Detection System sounds a warning, or when thunder is heard, or when lightning is spotted. Weather conditions are then reevaluated every 45–60 minutes. We open again as soon as the pool manager determines that it is safe to do so. We do not issue rain checks.
• We typically close an outdoor pool early when there are fewer than 20 swimmers present at Chippewa Pool for an hour or fewer than 50 swimmers present at Mystic Waters for an hour. We also close when the temperature drops below 70 degrees and is projected to remain below 70 degrees for the rest of the day.
• If the temperature is near 70 degrees at opening time, an outdoor pool opens for one hour so the pool manager can determine attendance and assess the forecast.