The Devonshire Aquatic Center is one of the two outdoor aquatic facilities at the Skokie Park District, nestled next to the Devonshire Community Center. This family-friendly facility features a beach entry into the main pool, 25-yard lap swimming lanes, a separate dive tank with a 1-meter diving board and a 3-meter drop slide, and a fully accessible splash pad.
Lap swimming is available every morning. With our diverse community, Devonshire Aquatic Center hosts gender-specific swim sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings throughout the season. Monday nights are male-only swim sessions and Tuesdays are females only swim sessions. See our schedule for more details on specific times for each of our programs.
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Outside Food Policy
Commercially packaged food purchased from a restaurant or store may not be brought into the facility. Homemade foods and sack lunches are permitted. Any food necessary to satisfy a dietary, medical, and, or religious need is permitted. No alcohol or glass is allowed. All coolers are subject to inspection.
Life Jacket Policy
Coast Guard approved life jackets devices are allowed to be worn by weak and non-swimmers. Swimsuits with floatation devices inserted or attached are not permitted. Life jackets are not a substitute for adult supervision and children wearing a life jacket must always be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian at all times. All devices must be clearly labeled as Coast Guard Approved, must be in good condition and must fit properly.
Pool Rules
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Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. Parents and guardians should supervise their children.
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Children under 10 years of age will NOT be admitted to the pool area unless accompanied by a person at least 16 years of age.
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Coast Guard approved life jackets devices are allowed. Swimsuits with floatation devices inserted or attached are not permitted.
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Non-swimmers and children in a life jacket must be always accompanied by an adult within an arm’s reach in the water.
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All apparel worn in the pool shall be clean and designed for pool use. Denim, basketball shorts, and sweatpants are examples of non-acceptable forms of swimwear.
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Swimming accessories such as beach balls, diving rings, and other items will be allowed in designated areas at the discretion of pool managers. Examples of toys that are not allowed include noodles, rafts, tennis balls, Frisbees, water cannons/guns, or any other hard toys.
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NO RUNNING or rough play will be allowed in the Aquatic Facility. Wrestling, shoving, and dunking are not permitted.
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Cell phones may not be used in the locker room areas.
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All non-toilet trained patrons must wear an approved swim diaper or tightly fitting plastic pants. Diaper changing is not permitted on pool deck. Changing diapers must take place in the locker rooms.
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The pool water is not suitable for drinking. Avoid swallowing pool water.
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Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the pool is not permitted.
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Prolonged underwater breath holding is not permitted.
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Glass objects of any kind are NOT allowed inside the aquatic facilities.
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Alcoholic beverages and smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, are not allowed. Grills or open flame heaters are not allowed.
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DIVING is NOT allowed in Skokie Water Playground.
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The Skokie Park District is not responsible for LOST or STOLEN items.
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Deck chairs must remain on the pool deck area. Chairs may not be used in the water areas or turf areas. Chairs must be a minimum of 4 feet from the edge of the pool.
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The Skokie Park District reserves the right to revoke any season passes as well as suspend individuals paying daily admissions, if there are continual violations of facility rules.
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The Skokie Park District does not provide individual health and accident insurance.
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The Skokie Park District is authorized to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.
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Concession stand
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Diving Board
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Dogs not allowed
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Drop Slide
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Fully-accessible Sprayground
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Lap Pool with Zero-depth Entry
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