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

250162 / Parkie's Private Swim Lessons

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.

250162 C09 / Indoor- Parkies Private Swim Lessons

07/06/2026 - 07/29/2026
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 304.00/$ 336.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 2

6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.

Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, changes will be communicated via SimplySwim Portal at 8am on the day of lessons. Depending on availability, lessons will be relocated to the indoor pool or participants will be credited back. Lessons cancelled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled to an alternative day or time.

250112 C37 / Outdoor- Parkie’s Group Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
8:30 am - 9:10 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
Register

250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

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 C08 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
9:25 am - 9:55 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 96.00/$ 112.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 2

6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.

250112 C09 / Indoor- Parkie’s Group Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
Register

250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

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 C09 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 96.00/$ 112.00
Register

250132 / Semi-Private Lessons-Session 2

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 C10 / Indoor- Parkies Semi-Private Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
11:05 am - 11:35 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 240.00/$ 272.00
Register

250162 / Parkie's Private Swim Lessons

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.

250162 C10 / Indoor- Parkies Private Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
11:05 am - 11:35 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 304.00/$ 336.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 2

6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.

250112 C50 / Indoor- Parkie’s Group Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
4:30 pm - 5:10 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
Register

250102 / Parkies Babies-Session 2

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 C50 / Parkie’s Large Group Babies Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 96.00/$ 112.00
Register

250112 / Parkies Group Swim Lessons-Session 2

6:1 (max) student to instructor ratio
Group swim lessons are an excellent setting for swimmers to learn and grow, from survival floating to competitive stroke techniques. Students will work alongside others of similar skill level through the Starfish Swimming curriculum. All instructors are certified in this curriculum, with established benchmarks at every level that combine safety and swimming skills.

250112 C52 / Indoor- Parkie’s Group Swim Lessons

07/07/2026 - 07/30/2026
6:10 pm - 6:50 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 144.00/$ 176.00
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. Participants do not need to complete a beginner class prior to registering for intermediate.

250141 C02 / Indoor- Beginner Adult Swim Lessons

07/11/2026 - 08/01/2026
7:45 am - 8:30 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 100.00
Register

  
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