Swimming

Swimming offers A LIFETIME
of fun and physical fitness!

Swimming is one of the greatest lifetime skills that you can develop. It can save your life or a friends! Bolingbrook Park District is committed to programs that will help you become a stronger swimmer and foster a lifetime of joy through the sport of swimming.

Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park offers numerous swimming opportunities for all levels of swimmers. Our swim classes are part of Parkie’s Swim School. The school offers classes for kids as young as 3 months on up to adults. Anyone can learn to swim, no matter what age they are. The format of classes vary from group lessons to semi-private and private lessons.

Lap swim times are available for those looking for the physical benefits of swimming.  It is also a perfect opportunity for new swimmers to practice their skills. Our Swim Team offers one more opportunity to enhance those skills with more instruction.

Water aerobic classes are offered for those looking for a different way to get a great cardio workout in that is gentle on their joints. Pelican Harbor truly offers something for every swimmer!

Explore Programs for Swimming

250101 / Parkies Babies-Session 1

Ages 3 months – 2 years with adult
Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in small groups, allowing for more individualized attention from the instructor. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250101 D06 / Parkie’s Small Group Babies Swim Lessons

09/06/2025 - 10/25/2025
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 128.00/$ 144.00
Register

250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

Ages 3 months – 2 years with adult
Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250102 D02 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

10/07/2025 - 10/30/2025
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 104.00
Register

250103 / Parkies Babies-Session 3

Ages 3 months – 2 years with adult
Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250103 D02 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

11/04/2025 - 11/25/2025
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 66.00/$ 78.00
Register

250104 / Parkies Babies-Session 4

Ages 3 months – 2 years with adult
Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.

250104 D51 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

12/02/2025 - 12/18/2025
5:25 pm - 5:55 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 66.00/$ 78.00
Register

250111 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 1

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place for new swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14 to learn and grow, from floating to the stroke techniques. In these classes, students will be in class with other students of the same or similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250111 D03 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

09/06/2025 - 10/25/2025
8:40 am - 9:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 2

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place for new swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14 to learn and grow, from floating to the stroke techniques. In these classes, students will be in class with other students of the same or similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250112 D02 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

10/07/2025 - 10/30/2025
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
Register

250113 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place for new swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14 to learn and grow, from floating to the stroke techniques. In these classes, students will be in class with other students of the same or similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250113 D02 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

11/04/2025 - 11/25/2025
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 108.00/$ 132.00
Register

250114 / Parkies Group Swim School-Session 4

Formerly Swim School and Stroke School. Group swim lessons are an excellent place for new swimmers between the ages of 3 and 14 to learn and grow, from floating to the stroke techniques. In these classes, students will be in class with other students of the same or similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250114 D51 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons

12/02/2025 - 12/18/2025
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 108.00/$ 132.00
Register

250131 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 1

Ages 3-14 years
2:1 student to instructor ratio
Semi-private lessons are ideal for students seeking more individualized attention, offering a more personalized and focused learning environment. Students will be in class with another student of similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250131 D01 / Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

09/06/2025 - 10/25/2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 224.00/$ 264.00
Register

250132 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 2

Ages 3-14 years
2:1 student to instructor ratio
Semi-private lessons are ideal for students seeking more individualized attention, offering a more personalized and focused learning environment. Students will be in class with another student of similar skill level. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250132 D01 / Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

11/01/2025 - 12/13/2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 168.00/$ 198.00
Register

250141 / Level Adult Swim Lessons

It is never too late to learn to swim!
Beginner classes are designed for participants with minimal to no formal swimming experience, or who may be working to overcome a fear of the water. Classes will focus on building up your confidence and comfort in the water while practicing water safety skills. These skills include air exchange/breathing, floating, treading, and the foundations of the strokes.
Intermediate classes are designed for participants who are comfortable in the water and have experience with the foundational swimming skills (air exchange, floating, kicking, streamline). Classes will focus on the strokes, improving your technique and endurance.

250141 D01 / Beginner Adult Swim Lessons

09/06/2025 - 10/25/2025
7:45 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 176.00/$ 200.00
Register

250161 / Parkie's Private Swim Lessons

Ages 3 and up
1:1 student to instructor ratio
Private swim lessons provide the ultimate, personalized, swim lesson experience. Lessons will be individualized to the goals of the participant, and build a strong foundation in water safety and swimming skills. Whether you’re starting your swim journey, or looking to refine advanced techniques, our private lessons will empower participants to meet their own personal swimming goals, while building a strong foundation of water safety skills. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.

250161 D01 / Parkies Private Swim Lessons

08/30/2025 - 10/18/2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 312.00/$ 344.00
Register

250200 / Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team

Ages: High School (14-18)
These sections include adjusted dates and prorated fees to accommodate Bolingbrook Pelicans athletes who are also competing on their local IHSA swim teams. Participants will join the 13+ age group practice schedule and are only eligible to attend practices and competition meets when their IHSA team is not in season. For non-IHSA athlete registration, please see Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team. Pre: Sept 8-Nov 22 / Post: Feb 23-March 7.

250200 D14 / Pre/Post Boys IHSA Season

09/08/2025 - 03/07/2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 247.00/$ 255.00
Register

250205 / New Swim Team Member Evaluations

Ages 5-18
For new and prospective members of the Bolingbrook Pelicans Fall/Winter season, this is your chance to show the coaches what you can do and learn about being a Pelican. Pick a timeslot to come in and a Pelicans Swim Team Coach will meet you on the indoor pool deck. Meeting includes swimming skill evaluation, swim team introductory meeting and time for questions. Please contact pelicans@bolingbrookparks.org if a scheduling accommodation is required.

250205 D01 / New Swimmer Evaluation

08/25/2025 - 08/25/2025
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 0.00
Register

  
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