end of season hours
Central Pool Hours through September 6, 2010
M-F 4:30-8:30 pm Sa & Sun 12-5:00 pm
Monday, Sept 6 12-5:00 pm

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2010 Individual Membership Application        2010 Household Family Membership Application

for more information, see the Aquatics section in our Program Guide

*Household Membership:
To qualify for a Household Membership, an adult (18 & up) must be the primary member on the membership. Fee shown is for 2 household members. Every member to be added to this account/membership must show proof that they reside at the same household as the primary member listed. A valid driver's license or state ID is required as proof for members 16 & up. The most current report card with parent signature and/or birth certificate is required for ages 15 & under. All information and proof for each member on the membership must be included on the form and shown at the time of registration. No additions will be accepted. Additional non-household (not living at same address) members can be added as the "Caregiver" additional member, designed for babysitters/nanny-like individuals for households with young children (12 & under). A maximum of 2 "Caregiver" members are allowed per household membership. For any questions, contact the pool supervisor at 708/857-5173 or aquatics@olparks.com.

Patrons are required to show proof of residency (driver's license or state-issued ID) at the Oak View Center or the Community Pavilion in order to receive resident rates. If you have recently moved to Oak Lawn and have not changed your driver's license or state ID, you may receive resident rates by showing your current license/state ID, along with a current utility bill showing your name and new Oak Lawn address. If these criteria are not met, non-resident rates will apply. Memberships are non-refundable. PDNA

Example: A Resident Family of Four (all members over 3 yrs old) costs $183. That breaks down to $45.75 per person. The membership pays for it self before the 10th visit to the pools based upon afternoon open swim daily fees. This membership saves you money if you go to the pool more than three/four times a month.

Daily Pool Admission Fees (At-the-Door prices for all three pools)
I.D.s are required at the door to receive Resident Discount. These fees apply for all three pools – Central, Memorial and Centennial.

Important Things to Know Before Going to the Pools

Age Guidelines
•An adult must accompany any child age 10 AND UNDER at all times at the pools.
•All kids 10 & under will need an adult present with them in order to be granted admission into the pool; in addition, the adult must remain at the pool for the duration of the child’s stay to provide supervision.
•Any young child left at the pool unattended by an adult (someone 16 years or older) will be turned over to the police.

Proper Identification
•A valid ID is required to be shown every time you enter the pool
•Those who have purchased memberships must provide their Membership Card for all pool members to be scanned before entrance into the pool is allowed.
•If you do not have your Membership Card, you will have to pay a daily fee to enter. Daily Fees paid at the door will not be credited to future or existing memberships
•Oak Lawn Hometown residents who wish to receive the resident rate at the door must provide a current Driver's License or utility bill and photo ID in order to receive the resident rates.
•If you are purchasing a daily admission and do not have an ID to prove residency, you will be charged the non-resident rates.

Safety Rules
•Patrons must be at least 48” tall to ride the Flume and/or Drop slides at Centennial pool.
•Flotation devices (kick boards, noodles) are allowed only at the discretion of the manager. Water wings, inner tubes, etc. are not allowed. We recommend the bathing suits with the floatation device inside the suit vertically.
•Patrons must use pool equipment (diving boards, slides, etc.) and personal floatation devices properly. If abused or the floatation device obstructs the lifeguard’s view, the manager has the right to forbid the use of the device or equipment.
•For everyone's safety, the Aquatic staff & rules must be obeyed. If a patron—regardless of their age, is not following the rules, not obeying staff instructions, and/or becoming verbally or physically abusive, that patron will be disciplined accordingly. Discipline varies from having a "time out"; to being temporarily removed from the facilities; to revoked memberships/admission to the pools.
• Masks (covers nose), fins, snorkels, diving disks and rings may be used only during Early Bird and Lap Swim.
•During all Open Swims, there will be Guard Breaks/Adult Swims. The baby pool is closed during guard breaks. No child should be left unattended during the breaks while an adult swims.

Food and Beverage
•The concession stand is scheduled to be open during all Afternoon Open Swim times.
•Glass containers are not allowed at the Aquatics facility.
•Alcohol is prohibited at all Oak Lawn Park District facilities and on all Oak Lawn Park District properties. Anyone found to be in possession of alcohol in any Aquatics Facility will be asked to leave the facility immediately without refund.
•Food items brought into the pool must be kept in designated concession area.
•Management reserves the right to check and hold all coolers and containers if the regulations are not adhered to.
•Please assist the Oak Lawn Park District by recycling aluminum and plastic containers in the appropriate recycling bins.

Appropriate Swim Attire
•Cut-offs, jean shorts, leotards, spandex athletic wear may not be worn for swimming.
•All swim attire must have a lining.
•No underwear is to be worn under male shorts or female suits.
•Swim attire must not interfere with the lifeguards’ ability to perform necessary life-saving and/or safety tasks for a patron.
•Not following the policy of “Appropriate Swim Attire” may result in being asked to leave the pool without refund.

General Information
•Lockers are available. For the majority of them, you must supply your own lock. The park district is not responsible for missing articles.
•A “Lost and Found” is located in the Guard Room at each pool.

Closing Information
Any of the 2 pools can close or their operating hours can be adjusted at the discretion of the park district for any of the safety reasons listed below:
• If the air temperature is below 70F as reported by the Weather Channel for Midway Airport.
• If lightning is sighted or there is threatening weather.
• If the water is not chemically balanced.
• If there is a mechanical failure.
• If there is a lack of sufficient lifeguards (This may occur at the beginning and end of the season due to staff’s school schedules.)
• Pool has less than 10 swimmers for 1 hour; it may close within the next hour.
 

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