Tomahawk Aquatic Center – Open through Labor Day
Get your season pass today!
24868 W Eames Street, Channahon
815-467-7946
Tomahawk Aquatic Center has the following late summer schedule adjustments:
• No evening swim July 3 & July 4
• Evening Public Swim ends August 6
• Weekday Day Time Public Swim ends August 13
• Weekend Day Time Public Swim available through Labor Day
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Season Passes
Season Passes are available for purchase at Arrowhead Community Center or Heritage Crossing Field House. Photo identification cards will be issued for all season pass holders. All pass holders must have their photo identification card to be admitted to Tomahawk Aquatic Center at each visit. Family members are defined as up to 2 adults and their dependent minors age 20 or younger that reside in the same household.
Proof of residency is required at the time of purchase for adults on all aquatic center passes. Proof of relationship may be requested for children.
Proof of residency includes:
Adults over age 21: recent utility bill with either a state issued ID or driver’s license, property tax bill, or copy of current lease. Children age 3-20: current year school ID or report card, birth certificate, state issued ID
Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable
Season Pass Rates
Fee | Resident Discount | |
Individual | $148 | $87 |
Each Additional Family Member | $50 | $43 |
Senior Individual | $108 | $77 |
Additional Senior | $30 | $22 |
Hours & Daily Admission Fees
Dates | Swim Session | Hours | Days | Admission (nonresidents)/ Resident Discount |
June 1-August 11 | Day Time Public Swim | 12-5 PM | 7 Days a Week | $13/$9 |
August 17-September 2 | Day Time Public Swim | 12-5 PM | SA & SU | $13/$9 |
June 3-August 6 | Evening Public Swim | 6:30-8:30 PM | M-TH | $9/$7 |
Ages 2 & under are free
New and Improved Aquatic Fun in 2024!
There is something for everyone from water bugs to land lubbers at Tomahawk Aquatic Center:
● NEW resort style sprayground with 2 slides and 36 different play features
● NEW enclosed waterslide that is 21 feet high and 128 feet long
● NEW separate sprayground for tots
● A zero depth pool gradually sloping to a depth of 3 ½ feet
● Open swim area, 4 ½ to 5 feet in depth, 25 yards long, 6 lanes wide
● Plenty of seating options including chaise lounges, chairs, and grassy space for sun bathing
● An open water slide that is 21 feet high and 150 feet long
● Concession stand and dining area
Before you visit, please note
- Everyone entering the facility will be charged admission.
- Young non-swimmers must be actively supervised by an adult that is within an arm’s length at all times. Staff members are on duty to enforce rules and respond in the event of an emergency.
- Adult supervision is required for all visitors under the age of 12. Proof of age may be requested for youth attending without an adult.
- Only personal flotation devices displaying the US Coast Guard Certified stamp are allowed to be worn in the facility. PFDs are not allowed on slides or the spray ground. Inflatable swim aids or toys are not allowed.
- To keep our water safe, all children that are not toilet trained must wear tight fitting plastic pants over a swim diaper. Swim diapers are available for purchase for $2. Reusable plastic pants are $3
- No outside food or beverages are permitted inside the facility. Please feel free to picnic in Central Park adjacent to the aquatic center.
- Everyone in the swimming pool must wear a swimsuit. No street clothes are allowed, including leotards, colored t-shirts, cut-offs, basketball shorts or athleisure wear.
- Required height to ride big slides is 42-48 inches. Measuring devices will be available on site if needed.
- Lockers are available for use at no charge. Bring your own lock or purchase one at the admissions counter for $8.
Concession Stand
We will have assorted snacks available for purchase at Day Time Public Swims.
Pool Closing Policies
A new resort style spray feature and additional slide highlight the improvements coming to Tomahawk Aquatic Center June 2024!
After serving the community for more than 30 years infrastructure and mechanical improvements will also be made.
For more information about this and other exciting projects in the works from the Channahon Park District, please visit our Capital Projects page!
September 8, 2023
August 16, 2023
Demolition has begun at Tomahawk Aquatic Center! And if that was not exciting enough, our new green enclosed side has been delivered! This will be added alongside our existing blue openair slide and allow for double the fun!
August 13, 2023
The official last day of operation for Tomahawk Aquatic Center’s 30th season of service! A special thank you to our wonderful lifeguards as they head back to school, they make all the difference all summer long. Also THANK YOU to our wonderful community, wait until you see what we are coming with for 2024!