The following rules and procedures are under the current Bridge to Phase 5 guidelines and the directions currently in place from the CDC and State of Illinois (updated August 2021). This information will be updated as guidance from IDPH and Cook County changes. Capacity during Bridge phase will be 400 patrons.
Modifications:
Update Your Registration Account Online!
Is your account information up to date? To ensure you have a quick and easy registration experience, please ensure your household account information is up to date by logging into your park district account. Visit nbparks.org/online-registration today!
Families wishing to create a new household account can request one by clicking Create an Account or by visiting the registration office at the Leisure Center or Techny Prairie Activity Center. Proof of residency is required. For assistance or questions, call 847-291-2993.
The Northbrook Park District utilizes a notification program—Rainout Line. Rainout Line is a simple way to find out the status of a field or facility.
There are four easy options:
• Download the free Rainout Line App
• Click here to visit Northbrook’s Rainoutline.com
• Click the Status button on nbparks.org
• Call 847-281-3370 and follow phone prompts
| MAC Post Season Hours: Monday, August 16–Monday, Sept. 6 | |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | |
| 4:30pm-8pm | Open Swim |
| Saturday | |
| 6am-10am | Lap Swim/Water Walking Only |
| 9am-10am | Children’s Play Area Only |
| 10am-8pm | Open Swim |
| Sunday | |
| 10am-6pm | Open Swim |
| MAC Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day) | |
| 10am-6pm | Open Swim |
Lap Lane/Water Walking
Swimmers ages 11 years and older. Circle swimming is required. Maximum of two swimmers per lap lane. Up to seven lanes will be available for lap swim. Water walking will be held in either end of the lap pool. During open swim, lap lanes will be available. Lanes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Water walking will be available either in the lap lane or a designated adult area during open swim. Lifeguards on duty have the authority to enforce rules and move swimmers into appropriate lanes base on the needs of the swimmers involved.
Children’s Play Area Only
Parents and children 10 years and younger can enjoy the zero-depth area at this time. Only the children’s play area will be accessible during this time.
Open Swim
All areas of the pool are available including main pool, children’s play area, slides, diving well, lap lanes and adult only area.
Swim Lessons
Parent-tot, group and private swim lessons will be offered. Classes will be available Monday-Saturday in the morning and late afternoon. Lessons began on June 14. Click here for the swim lesson flyer. Registration for swim lessons is open; click here to register online.
Aqua Fitness
Deep water and shallow water classes will be offered two days a week each. Classes began on June 14. Click here for a list of all classes. Click here to register online.
Pool passes allow unlimited admission during pool hours to Meadowhill Aquatic Center for the 2021 season.
Purchase your pass online in just a few easy steps:
New Members: Visit Techny Prairie Activity Center Monday-Friday, 9am to 8pm or Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm to have your photo taken and membership card printed. Pool passes can also be purchased at Meadowhill Aquatic Center during pool hours.
Returning Members: After you renew your membership, existing passes are activated for the season. If needed, new passes can be obtained at Techny Prairie Activity Center or Meadowhill Aquatic Center.
Passes are only available for Northbrook Park District residents. Daily visit fees are required for non-residents. Daily visits for both residents and non-residents are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under the age of two are free for daily admission and do not need a pool pass.
| Resident Fee | |
|---|---|
| Individual (Age 2-64) | $135 |
| Senior (Age 65+) | $105 |
| Senior couple (Both Age 65+) | $149 |
| Households: All individuals at the same address will be eligible to be part of a household membership. Proof of residency may be required. | |
| Household of 2 | $185 |
| Household of 3 | $225 |
| Household of 4 | $255 |
| Household of 5 | $289 |
| Household of 6 or more (Add additional fee per person) | $39 |
| Nanny Pass (One per household, purchased with any family pass) | $99 |
Private pool rentals are available Mondays-Saturdays from 8:15pm-10:15pm and Sundays from 6:15pm-8:15pm. Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for the Application for Facility Use.
| Private Pool Rentals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 Guests | 51-100 Guests | 101-200 Guests | |
| Diving well, main pool and slide | $400 | $425 | $450 |
| Add on - Children's Play Area | Additional $125 added to the above fee | ||
The following classes will be offered.
Click here for the swim lesson flyer.
Registration for swim lessons is open; click here to register online.
Children are tested at the beginning of each session and grouped by age and ability. The Northbrook Park District utilizes the Starfish Swim School Curriculum. Each level has a benchmark skill that students are required to master in order to progress to the next level. Students achieve benchmarks at their own pace in small-group classes using age-appropriate learning activities.
White – Submersion is the core competency, learned through trust. Students practice breath control, bubbles and being comfortable going under the water for 5 seconds. Asking permission before getting in the water is the safety skill.
Red – Body position is the core competency with importance on air recovery. Students master floating, streamline then submerging and recovering for air. This level includes a safety drill that must be performed in regular clothes. Students learn ‘reach or throw’ and how to call 911.
Yellow – The core competency is forward movement. Direction change is also of focus. This level also includes a safety drill that must be performed in regular clothes.
Blue/Green – Rotary breathing and integrated movement are the two core competencies. Students will tread water for 30 seconds for their safety skills. Diving, side kick, rotation and breathing pattern drills will be developed as well.
Starfish Swim School™ Preschool
Ages 3-5
This course will develop comfortability in the water while beginning to teach functional swim skills. Through creative, fun activities in the water, students work toward developing five competencies including submersion, body position, forward movement, rotary movement and integrated movement.
Starfish Swim School™ Youth
Ages 6-12
Five competencies including submersion, body position, forward movement, rotary movement and integrated movement are taught through a more skill-based class. Using age-appropriate methods, swim technique is more detailed.
Get a good workout without the aching and soreness of traditional exercise. The buoyancy and resistance of the water allow you to improve your flexibility, strength and endurance. Water fitness is offered in both shallow (Mondays/Thursdays) and deep water (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) formats; you don’t need to know how to swim to participate. Participants select the individual dates to attend. A minimum of four participants must be registered 24 hours before the class for the session to be held. Check Aqua Fitness on the Rainout Line for the status of each class.
Click here for a list of all classes.
Click here to register online.
The Northbrook Sports Center will be receiving an infrastructure renovation this spring and summer as the Northbrook Park District continues to strategically address the Comprehensive Master Plan, Moving Forward 2026.
While the project follows the District’s mission to act as responsible stewards of physical assets, the following enhancements will also have a positive impact on user groups including an improved environment to maintain ice conditions, better rink color contrast for hockey players and safety improvements throughout the building.
To accommodate this project, the Northbrook Sports Center ice rinks and swimming pool will be closed from May 9 through September. While a difficult decision to make, these closures will support timely completion of the project.
For complete project details, click here.
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, Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors must be certified by StarGuard or StarFish Swimming before being allowed to guard or teach. Both 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 CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Licenses or AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) 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:
Preseason 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
Audits
The pool season will run from Saturday, May 29–Monday, September 6. Click the following link for the complete schedule: 2021 Meadowhill Pool Schedule
The Meadowhill Aquatic Center’s capacity is 990 guests in the IDPH’s Phase 5 guidelines.
Designated times are available in the morning, Monday-Saturday, for lap swimming and water walking. Swimmers must be 11 years and older to swim during the designated lap swimming and water walking time. Circle swimming is required. Up to seven lanes will be available for lap swim during the designated time. Water walking is available in either end of the lap pool. Lap lanes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Water walking is available either in the lap lane or a designated adult area during open swim. Lifeguards on duty have the authority to enforce rules and move swimmers into appropriate lanes based on the needs of the swimmers involved.
Parents and children 10 years and younger can enjoy the zero-depth area at this time. Only the children’s play area is accessible during this time.
All pool areas are available, including the main pool, children’s play area, slides, the diving well, lap lanes and adult-only area.
The entire facility is operational except for the concession stand. The concession stand is closed for the entire season. Patrons are encouraged to bring food and coolers into the facility. Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed. Patrons may also have food delivered to Meadowhill Aquatic Center – 1501 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062. Dining is only available in designated areas of the facility.
The waterslides are open to anyone 48” or taller. The diving boards are available to anyone that is a capable swimmer. Lifeguards reserve the right to swim test anyone using the diving well.
The south portion of the lap pool is designated as adults 18 years and older only.
Pool passes are available to Northbrook Park District residents only for the 2021 pool season. Pool passes can be purchased online or in-person and are sold as individual, household of two, household of three, household of four and household of five. For households of 6 or more, there is an additional fee per person starting with the sixth person. Individual senior and senior couple options are also available. Click here to purchase a pool pass online and search “pool passes” or purchase your pass in person at Techny Prairie Activity Center or Meadowhill Aquatic Center during facility hours.
No, there is not a limit on the number of pool passes sold to Northbrook Park District residents. Season passes will not be sold to non-residents.
Non-residents are encouraged to purchase a Family Splash Card, good for 10 individual admissions to the pool. Full season passes are not available to non-residents for the 2021 season. Splash cards can be shared among members of the same family. Splash cards are non-refundable and expire after the 2021 season. One swipe per person per visit. Click here to purchase a splash card online and search “splash pass” or purchase your pass in person at Techny Prairie Activity Center or Meadowhill Aquatic Center during facility hours.
Resident families can purchase nanny passes at Meadowhill Aquatic Center for an additional fee when purchasing their summer pool passes. If there is more than one nanny employed by a household, there will be a separate fee for each nanny.
Any park district card issued since 2018 will automatically be updated with your new membership. If you have misplaced your card, please stop by either Techny Prairie Activity Center or Meadowhill Aquatic Center during facility hours to have a replacement card printed.
Residents and non-residents can purchase daily fees in one of the following categories – Youth (2-17), Adult (18-64), and Senior (65+). In addition, twilight hours start at 5pm Monday-Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Children under the age of 2 are free.
Everyone entering the pool is required to either have a pass or pay a daily fee.
Swimmers aged 10 years and younger must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older. Anyone 11 years or older can enter the facility on their own with a pass or payment of a daily fee.
Should the facility close for weather, mechanical failure, emergency or any other reason, anyone that paid a daily admission will receive a guest coupon to return for free at a later date.
A paid daily admission provides access for the entire day. Individuals attending the 9am-11am children’s play area only time will be able to stay in the facility and enjoy the rest of the pool at 11am. Also, if a patron chooses to leave the facility, they can re-enter at any time that day as long as they produce their receipt.
You can receive email and/or text alerts by subscribing to the Rainout Line. Click here for Rainout Line information and to download the app.
Click here to download the Rainout Line App for an iPhone.
Click here to download the Rainout Line App for android phones.
The facility can close for a variety of reasons. If the air temperature is 68 degrees or lower the facility will close. If there is lightning in the area, the pool deck will be cleared until the Strikeguard system provides the all clear signal. The pool may also close for mechanical failure, chemical issues or an emergency. Updates to the status of the pool will be provided via the Rainout Line app.
Parent-tot, group and private swim lessons are available. Classes will be available Monday-Saturday in the morning and late afternoon. Lessons began on June 14. Click here for the swim lesson flyer. Registration for swim lessons is open; click here to register.
All children will be evaluated at the start of the first lesson.
The swim lesson ratio will be between two swimmers to four swimmers per instructor depending on the ability of the swimmers.
If none of the offered private swim times work, please contact twitter@nbparks.org and efforts will be made to find a swim instructor that is available for your preferred swim time.
Yes, parents can watch their child’s swim lesson and are not required to pay a fee to watch a lesson. If the parent and swimmer want to stay after the lesson to use the facility, they will be required to pay a daily fee or have a pass.
Water fitness is offered in both shallow water (Mondays/Thursdays) and deep water (Tuesdays/Wednesdays) formats; you don’t need to know how to swim to participate. Participants select the individual dates to attend. A minimum of four participants must be registered 24 hours before the class for the session to be held. Check Aqua Fitness on the Rainout Line for the status of each class. Click here to register.
Private pool rentals are available Monday-Saturday from 8:15pm-10:15pm and Sundays from 6:15-8:15pm. Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for the Application for Facility Use. Rentals or organized group visits are not available during regular pool hours.
| Private Pool Rentals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-50 Guests | 51-100 Guests | 101-200 Guests | |
| Diving well, main pool and slide | $400 | $425 | $450 |
| Add on - Children's Play Area | Additional $125 added to the above fee | ||
The following rules and procedures are in effect under the current Bridge to Phase 5 guidelines and the directions currently in place from the Illinois Department of Public Health (updated May 2021). This information will be updated as guidance from IDPH and Cook County changes.
Face Coverings are OPTIONAL if you are FULLY VACCINATED. By visiting facilities, participating in programs and using amenities without a face covering, users are verifying truthfully that they have been fully vaccinated.
Face Coverings are REQUIRED if you are NOT VACCINATED while on the pool deck. While you are actively swimming in the pool, we encourage you to utilize the mask holder located in the diving well and in the slide area.
Hand sanitizer will be available.
Deck chairs will be sanitized at the end of each night.
The Northbrook Sports Center will be receiving an infrastructure renovation this spring and summer as the Northbrook Park District continues to strategically address the Comprehensive Master Plan, Moving Forward 2026.
While the project follows the District’s mission to act as responsible stewards of physical assets, the project enhancements will also have a positive impact on user groups including an improved environment to maintain ice conditions, better rink color contrast for hockey players and safety improvements throughout the building.
To accommodate this project, the Northbrook Sports Center ice rinks and swimming pool will be closed from May 9 through September. While a difficult decision to make, these closures will support the timely completion of the project.
For complete project details, click here.
Please continue to monitor the Meadowhill Aquatic Center’s FAQs as regulations and procedures are subject to change with minimal notification.
| Type | Description | Applies To | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Facility Rules | Swimming Pools | Saturday, June 26, 2021 | |
| Form | Pool Pass Application and Household Data Form | Swimming Pools | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
