The pool opens Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 26, 2012, and closes Sunday, August 19, 2012. The pool will be open regular hours August 14 - 18 during the last week.
2012 Daily Swim Hours
| Monday to Thursday Swim Hours | |
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| Monday - Thursday Open Swim | 1:15 pm - 4:45 pm |
| Monday - Thursday Adult Swim* | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Monday - Thursday Open Swim | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Friday Swim Hours | |
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| Friday Open Swim | 1:15 pm - 5:45 pm |
| Friday Adult Swim* | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Weekend/Holiday Hours | |
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| Saturday/Sunday/Holiday Adult Swim* | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Saturday/Sunday/Holiday Open Swim | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
* Adult Swim for ages 18 and older - swimmers may share pool with scheduled recreation programs (diving/aerobics).
2012 Pool Closings
The pool closes to the public for swim team events and will be closed on June 12, June 26, June 28, July 10, July 12, July 17 and July 24 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
2012 Daily Admision Fees
| Individual Resident | $4.50 |
| Individual Non-Resident | $6.00 |
| Adult Swim Only (1 hour) | $2.00 |
2012 Pool/Beach Passes & Fees
Metal pool/beach seasonal passes must be sewn onto the swimming suit, otherwise access to the pool/beach will be denied without payment. If you have more than one suit, additional tags can be purchased for $5 each. Passes are to be used by original owner only. Anyone giving a tag to another person will lose his or her tag use for the summer. Passes go on sale Monday, May 7, 2012, at the Parks and Recreation office. Passes cannot be purchased at the Knox Park Pool office. Refunds of daily admission fees will not be given after the purchase of passes.
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Resident Individual $62.00 Resident Family of 4 or less $99.00 Resident Family Add On each $10.00 Non-Resident Individual $99.00 Non-Resident Family of 4 or less $164.00 Non-Resident Family Add On each $20.00
2012 Pool Rentals
Pool rentals will be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 1 to August 18 from 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. Cost is $170 per rental. Reservations can be made beginning Monday, May 7, 2012, at the Parks and Recreation office. Reservations must be made in person and cannot be made over the phone.
2012 Splashtastic Pool Events
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| Wednesday, June 13 | Kickoff Pool Party* |
| Tuesday, June 19 | Free Concession Day - Popcorn |
| Thursday, June 21 | Joke-A-Thon Day |
| Wednesday, June 27 | Rootbeer Float Party* |
| Wednesday, July 4 | Red, White & Blue Day |
| Tuesday, July 10 | McHenry Marlin Day |
| Thursday, July 12 | Free Concession Day - Mini Candy Bar |
| M - F, July 16 - July 20 | Fiesta Days |
| Tuesday, July 24 | Free Concession Day - Mini Icee |
| Thursday, July 26 | Deck Art Day |
| Wednesday, August 4 | Back to School Party* |
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*Parties are held from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Pool events are held during the afternoon session. Admission fees still apply. |
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Rules & Regulations
Admission
- Pool tags must be sewn on swimsuits - pool tags cannot be pinned on suits
- Children 7 and under must be accompanied or supervised at all times by someone 16 and older
- Children 8 to 10 must be accompanied or supervised by someone 11 and older
- Only grandparents watching grandchildren do not have to pay - they must be in street clothes
- Swimmers must be 4 feet tall or have passed "Red Cross level III swim class" to be allowed outside the shallow end of the pool - if swimmers do not meet these requirements then an adult must accompany or supervise them
Reasons For Non-Admission
- Any infections, open sores, bandages, adhesive tape, etc.
- Appearance of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Items Not Allowed In Facility
- Glass bottles, food, gum and tobacco products - eating is only allowed in concession area
- Animals or pets - exception for seeing-eye dogs
- Smoking in the facility, concession area or on the pool deck
- Swim fins, masks, water wings, air mattresses, inflatable toys, beach balls, inner tubes, etc.
- Cut offs or T-shirts - all swimmers must wear swimsuits
Bathhouse
- The bathhouse is for the use of swimmers and park patrons only
- Coin operated and personal lock lockers are available
- Horseplay is not allowed in the bathhouse
Rest Periods
- A 15 minute rest period at 2:45 pm is enforced for children
- An open swim will be held at this time for adults 18 and older
- Children 1 year and under may accompany adults in the water at this time
- Additional rest periods may be enforced pending weather
Other Restrictions
- Horseplay, running, pushing, splashing, etc. is not allowed in the pool or on the deck
- Posted rules for diving must be followed when using the diving boards
- Coast Guard approved life jackets are permitted only with parental supervision in the water
- Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim pants - swim pants are available for purchase at the front entrance
- Swimmers with shoulder length hair must have their hair pulled back
Management
- Lifeguards have the right to restrict swimmers to designated areas based on their swimming ability
- Managers have the authority to suspend pool use to individuals misusing the facility
- Conditions for closing the pool include - temperature below 68°F, persistent rain, electrical storms over or around the pool, mechanical breakdowns and swim team competitions
- The City of McHenry and staff of Knox Park Pool are not responsible for personal injuries or lost or stolen articles