Swimming & Splash Pads
At the Peoria Park District there are both indoor and outdoor swimming facilities available so you can enjoy swimming all year round! Check out the facilities listed below that feature pools or splash pads to plan your next visit, come rain or shine, cold or warm!
Gwynn Family Aquatic Center
Peoria, IL
Looking to splish and splash this summer?! Gwynn is the place for outdoor swimming fun! The facility offers a zero depth pool, a water slide, a diving well, and a wet sand play area.
Gwynn Family Aquatic Center will be open from Monday-Thursday & Saturday noon – 5:30pm with the following schedule:
- 12:30-3:30pm: Families, Supervised Youth 17 and under, and adults only. Summer camps who use the aquatic center are encouraged to come during this timeframe.
- 3:30-5pm: Unsupervised youth ages 12+
Cost
0-17 years of age – $4.00/person
Adults: $5.00/person
If you are a Peoria Public Schools student, use your Summer of Fun pass for FREE admission to Gwynn Family Aquatic Center!
If you have any questions, please call (309) 682-1200.
Logan Park
Peoria, IL
Located next to Logan Recreation Center, Logan Park is filled with fun for all seasons. Logan Park is home to Logan Recreation Center, three outdoor lighted basketball courts, a soccer field, a kickball area, picnic areas, a water playground/splash pad, and more!
The splashpad is open from 11am-7pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Proctor Recreation Center
South DuSable Street, Peoria
Proctor Center is a year-round recreational facility the offers two gyms, auditorium with stage, a lounge area with television, weight room, arts & crafts room, game room, outdoor basketball courts, playground, and a play field area.
The splashpad is open from 11am-7pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
For 2022, the pool is open from noon-4pm, Monday – Friday starting June 6 and closing July 29, 2022. Look for changes or closures on the Proctor Facebook page.
Public Restrooms
RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center
Peoria, IL
The Peoria Park District’s RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center is your one-stop shop for sports and fitness fun in Peoria! Located right on the Peoria Riverfront, the RiverPlex boasts an indoor cycling studio, an indoor family aquatic center, rock climbing wall, 1/8 mile running track, a 15,900 square foot fitness floor, and more! The RiverPlex also offers classes for all ages, preferences, and skill levels including water Zumba, Pilates, and personal training options. With all its many amenities, the RiverPlex would be a great place your next class trip, youth group outing, or birthday party!
*Please note, the Aqua-Plex, the indoor family aquatic center, will be closed May 30-September for improvements. Remember, all RP members get access to the Greater Peoria Family YMCA, which includes their outdoor pool area.
