Aquatics Programs

From teaching toddlers to swim, to aquatics exercise classes for seniors, the Chicago Park District offers a number of activities in the pools each season.

Learn more about aquatics programs.

Youth Learn to Swim Programs - First Session Free with Coupon Code

The first session (10 weeks) of Learn to Swim classes for ages 6-17 is free when using coupon code FIRSTFREE. Once the coupon code is used, fees will apply for Learn to Swim classes in subsequent sessions or an additional class in the same session.



The Learn to Swim class is an introductory swimming class, and every Chicago child can take this introductory course once for free. The popularity of Learn to Swim classes, coupled with the fact that some children enroll in multiple Learn to Swim classes within the same season, have created long wait lists at many parks across the city. To address this problem and to help more children participate in the program, we will charge a fee when a child registers for additional Learn to Swim classes.* The FIRSTFREE coupon code can be used when registering online or in-person at the parks.

This coupon code took effect beginning with the Winter 2014 session (Jan-March 2014 classes).

* This fee can be waived for families who qualify.