Rakow Center Indoor Pool
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Hours
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Our eight-lane indoor pool offers something for everyone: swim lessons, water fitness, swim team, open swim, and lap swim. The best part there's never a rainy day! Our indoor pool is open year-round and in all weather, so summer fun does not end.
Amenities
- 8 lane, 25-meter pool
- Depth ranges from 3 ft to 5 ft
- Outdoor Diving Well (seasonal)
- Open Swim
- Swim Lessons
- Lap Swim
- Water Fitness
- Swim Team
- ADA Accessible
- Pool Rentals
- Water Temperature is 82 degrees
Fees
Open Swim: $5 Resident, $5.50 Nonresident, Free for Pool Pass holders
Lap Swim: $5 Resident, $5.50 Nonresident ¢ Sr. (62+): $3 Resident, $3.50 Nonresident
Note: There are residents and nonresidents fees for all three of our aquatic facilities. To receive the resident rate, all residents must show proof of residency in Dundee Township.
Open Swim Hours
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours
- Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm
- Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Summer Hours
- Monday-Friday: 1:00-4:00 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays: 12:30-6:00 pm
- Fourth of July: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Special Open Swim: 11:30 am-3:30 pm
- Nov. 25-27, 29
- Dec. 23, 26-27, 30
- January 2-3, 20
- Feb. 17, 18
- March 31
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Rakow Regatta (2/15), Easter, and Swimming for Eggs (4/13)
Holiday Hours
- Christmas Eve - only lap swim is available 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- New Year's Eve - only lap swim is available 7:00 am-2:00 pm
Pool Closed
- Annual Maintenance August 5-September 2
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- February 15 - Rakow Regatta
- April 13 - Swimming for Eggs
- Easter
Rules
To ensure your fun and safety:
- Admission to the pool shall be refused to all persons having any contagious disease; any infectious conditions such as colds, fever, ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, carbuncles, boils, diarrhea, vomiting, inflamed eyes, ear discharges; or any other condition that has the appearance of being infectious. Persons with excessive sunburn, abrasions that have not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape, rubber bandages or other bandages of any kind also shall be refused admittance. A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shat not be permitted in the pool area.
- Lined swimsuits are required in order to swim. Thongs, cut offs or gym shorts are not permitted.
- Valid pool pass or pay daily fee to enter the facility. Children two (2) or younger get in free.
- Must be ten (10) or older to enter the facility alone. Adults sixteen (16) or older must accompany children nine (9) and younger.
- The pool water is not suitable for drinking. Avoid swallowing pool water.
- Littering is prohibited. In addition, no food, drink, gum or tobacco is allowed in other than specially designated and controlled sections of the pool area. Glass containers are prohibited.
- Coolers will be checked.
- All persons are encouraged to take a shower before entering the pool area.
- Personal conduct within the pool facility must be such that the safety of self and others is not jeopardized. No running or boisterousness or rough play, except supervised water sports, is permitted.
- Any guest abusing the equipment or disturbing other guests will lose their swimming privileges.
- Only clean footwear, baby strollers or wheelchairs are allowed in the pool area or bathhouse.
- Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the pool is not permitted.
- Glass, soap or other material that might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient operation of the swimming pool shall not be permitted in the swimming pool or on the pool deck.
- Smoking, vaping, drugs or alcohol is not allowed in the facility and grounds.
- All apparel worn in the pool shall be clean.
- All children who are not toilet-trained shall wear tight fitting rubber or plastic pants.
- Huggies little swimmers are not permitted as a standalone aqua diaper.
- Diving in water less than 5 feet deep is not permitted except when allowed for competitive swimming and training.
- Caution shall be exercised in the use of diving facilities.
- Swimming is prohibited at outdoor swimming pools when lightning is present, including a 15-minute period after the last lightning is observed.
- If present, lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. Parents or guardians should supervise their children.
- Any child using an approved flotation device needs to be within arm's reach of an adult.
- No one should swim alone.
- Swimming is not permitted when the lifeguard(s) is not on duty.
- Refunds will not be issued.
- For the protection of our guests, the use of cameras, cell phone cameras, video recording devices etc. is prohibited in the bathroom and locker room areas. Video recording and photography of any kind within the pool area must be approved by the pool manager.
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December 30, 2024
Discover the Perfect Start: Preschool Open Houses This January
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August 22, 2024
Board of Commissioners Approves Phase 2 for Aquatics Facilities Consideration
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August 15, 2024
Randall Oaks Zoo Celebrates 60 Years of Animals and Wonder!
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July 18, 2024
Aquatics Needs Assessment and Community Engagement Survey
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May 13, 2024
Dundee Township Park District was awarded for excellence in financial reporting for the 6th consecutive year.
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March 5, 2024
100 Years of Golf Excellence: Celebrating a Historic Season at Bonnie Dundee
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March 4, 2024
March 6 Board Meeting - Aquatics Needs Assessment and Community Engagement Services RFP Proposals
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January 5, 2024
Join Us - DTPD Financial Review Set for January 17
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November 20, 2023
Aquatics Citizen Advisory Committee
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October 20, 2023
Sleepy Hollow Pool Decision
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October 19, 2023
Rakow Center Locker Room Renovation Complete
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September 20, 2023
Upcoming Board Meeting Reminder - September 27
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August 25, 2023
September 27 Board Meeting - Updates Regarding Sleepy Hollow Pool
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August 17, 2023
World of Wonders (small animal building) at-a-glance
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August 7, 2023
Fall Programs
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April 1, 2023
Your Summer Camp Adventure Awaits
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March 1, 2023
Rakow Center Locker Room Renovation Project
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December 22, 2022
Zoo Membership Special
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December 17, 2022
Come and explore our classrooms on January 10-12
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December 2, 2022
Get ready to run! Frozen Oaks 5K | February 4
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September 22, 2022
Sat Live! Every 1st & 3rd Saturday from October-March
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August 26, 2021
Give a unique gift of animal sponsorship for any occasion.
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December 4, 2020
Bond refinance saves Dundee Township Park District more than $1.8 million
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April 15, 2019
Dundee Township Park District awarded for excellence in financial reporting
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January 25, 2025
Weight Loss + Nutrition Workshop (January 25)
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February 1, 2025
Free Fitness Fridays (February 1)
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February 2, 2025
Groundhog Day Celebration
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February 8, 2025
Frozen Oaks 5K
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February 8, 2025
Love is a Cabaret
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February 14, 2025
Free Fitness Friday (February 14)
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February 15, 2025
Rakow Regatta
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February 18, 2025
The Art of Restoration and Surrender Workshop
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February 21, 2025
Free Fitness Fridays (February 21)
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February 28, 2025
Free Fitness Fridays (February 28)