General Information
Mystic Waters offers spacious men's and women's locker rooms, with coin operated lockers. Family Changing facilities are also available. Once inside Mystic Waters, you're in good hands because our life guards are highly trained and certified.

Thunderstorms and/or Thorguard Lightning Protection System warnings will result in pool closure.

If the air temperature is below 70 degrees at opening time, the pool will stay open for one hour. The pool will then remain open based on attendance. Fewer than 50 bathers will result in early closing.

Pool Policies & Regulations
Please note: Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising their own children. Lifeguards are responsible for responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety rules.

  • Infant seats are welcome, but strollers are not permitted.
  • Resident discount requires ID.
  • Children under 10 will not be admitted without an adult.
  • Cut off & denim shorts are not appropriate swimwear and will not be permitted.
  • Personal floatation devices are not permitted, except Coast Guard approved Type II or III vests.
  • For your safety, we ask that you not wear jewelry when riding the slides.
  • Coin operated lockers are available all locker rooms.
Download Des Plaines Park District Pool Rules and Regulations here.

Safety Breaks

  • At 2 and 4 pm the pools are cleared for a 15 minute safety break.
  • Adults 18 and older may swim during this time.
  • Additional rest breaks may be added at the manager's discretion.
    Early Pool Closings
  • We reserve the right to close the pool early due to weather or lack of attendance.
  • Less than 50 bathers will result in an early pool closing.
  • The pool may close if the air temperature drops below 70 degrees, subject to attendance.