1501 Maple Avenue, Northbrook
1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook
2026 Pool Pass Early Registration
opens in new tabNew & Returning Members
New members must visit a Northbrook Park District registration office to have their photo taken and membership card printed. For returning members, existing passes will be activated for the season once membership has been renewed. Replacement passes are $5 each.
2026 Pool Passes & Fees*
| Season Pass | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (Age 2-64) | ||
| Senior (Age 65+) | ||
| Senior Couple (Both Age 65+) | ||
| Family of 2 | ||
| Additional Member | ||
| Nanny Pass (One per Household, Purchased with Any Family Pass) | $185 | $185 |
*Early registration savings end at 11:59pm on May 6, 2026.
| Daily Fee | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (Age 2-64)** | $11 | $13 |
| Senior (Age 65+) | $9 | $11 |
| Children’s Play Area | $7 | $8 |
Post-Season Hours
Post-season Northbrook Sports Center hours will be posted in early August 2026.
Holiday Hours
May 25 (Memorial Day) • 11am-6pm
July 4 (Independence Day) • 11am-6pm
September 7 (Labor Day) • 11am-6pm
Open Swim
Pools are open during this time including Children’s Play Area, Diving Well and Lap Lanes.
Lap Swim
Swimmers can use kickboards, fins and snorkels in the designated lap swimming area. Circle swimming is required.
Children’s Play Area at MAC
Caregivers and children 10 years and younger can enjoy the zero-depth area during this time.
Pool Closures
When temperatures are below 68° or 72° with accompanying conditions (i.e., cloud cover, wind) or attendance is low, some pool amenities may be closed or operated on a rotating basis. Depending on programming, one pool may be closed while the other remains open to accommodate members.
Pool Safety/Lifeguard Training
Our pool staff takes your family’s safety seriously, but they cannot do it alone. We remind parents and guardians that children should not be left unattended at the pool. Young children and non-swimmers should be supervised directly—within touching distance—by a responsible adult.
Safety is the number one priority of the Northbrook Park District. All Managers and Lifeguards must be certified by StarGuard before being allowed to guard. Certifications are through Starfish Aquatics Institute, which has developed a risk management system and competency-based training program used by aquatic facilities around the world.
In addition, several staff members hold Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Licenses or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Licenses. The national certification demonstrates that pool operators have completed the required education and training for proper facility and staff management and signifies our commitment to providing the highest level of service and professional excellence.
The Park District takes the following action to train pool staff and keep them vigilant:
Pre-Season Training
- All Staff – Northbrook Park District Staff Orientation (2 hours)—Covers Risk Management, Personnel and Participant Conduct, and Customer Service
- Managers – Lifeguard Skills Training Review (3 hours), Guard Training (24 hours), Facility Reviews (6 hours)
- Guards – Guard Certification Training (24 hours for new guards, 20 hours for recertification), Facility Training (3 hours)
- Swim Lesson Instructors – Instructor Trainer Certification (16 hours), Instructor Certification Training (8 hours)
In-Season Training
- Lifeguard In-Services – Mandatory 4 hours per month
- Vigilance Awareness Testing – Scan Watches and Dummy Rescues or Shadow Drops are completed 3 times per day at each facility
Audits
- Staff completes one internal audit each month, based on StarGuard and Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) standards
- Cook County Public Health Department conducts 1-2 audits per facility each season
- PDRMA conducts unannounced audits during the summer
- Starfish Aquatics Institute – StarGuard will conduct 3 audits of our facilities during the summer
Northbrook/Glencoe Park District Aquatic Agreement
The Northbrook and Glencoe Park Districts offer residents an exciting opportunity to share pool and beach access services in 2025. Northbrook Park District residents providing proof of residency can access the following services:
Beach Passes to Glencoe Beach
Northbrook residents can purchase beach passes at the Glencoe resident rate. Passes are available for purchase at the Takiff Center, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-9pm, and at Glencoe Beach during regular season hours. Pass renewals can also be purchased online at glencoeparkdistrict.com.
Sailing Lessons and Aquatics Program
Glencoe Beach now offers sailing and aquatics camps for participants to try out all sorts of beach activities. Adult sailing lessons are also available with flexible scheduling. Northbrook residents who purchase a beach pass receive Glencoe resident rates for these programs.
Trellis Rentals
The Glencoe Beach Trellis is a scenic and functional spot to host your next party and sun shelter and lake rentals are also available. Northbrook residents who purchase a beach pass can reserve rentals at a discounted rate during the beach season, excluding Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Rental times range from 5pm-10pm.
To receive Glencoe resident rates, show a valid driver’s license at the time of purchase. For more information about this partnership, call 847-291-2993.
Private Pool Rentals
Pools are available for private rentals every day and include use of the concession tables and deck space.