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Gill Pool (Indoor)

📍 Lake View East, IL

★4.6(59 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

A 25-yard, 6-lane indoor community pool inside Joseph Gill Park with pool lifts, ADA stairs, and helpful staff. Ranges from 3 to 9 feet deep with seasonal schedules covering open swim and structured programs.

✓ Excellent accessibility✓ Helpful staff✓ Community pool✓ ADA facilities✓ Clean facility
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★★★★★Featured review by ruth fast

I recently became an amputee. I lost a leg. After healing from a hemipelvectomy, I was ready for my first swim. The pk dist staffer helped me take a lift to the pool. They were very friendly and helpful. They offered a chair lift to get me into the water. The experience was completely accessible. They were attentive as I entered the water for my first swim after 2 yrs of relative inactivity. I had a great swim. Restrm was accessible. I would highly recommend the pool for all who might need accommodations to be able to swim. My swim was fabulous.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want an accessible, affordable community pool with reliable staff support. The pool lift and ADA stairs make it welcoming for swimmers with mobility needs — one reviewer used the lift following a hemipelvectomy and had a fully accessible experience. Water runs cool, which may not suit very young children.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring sandals for the showers — multiple visitors recommend this
⏰Water temperature runs cool — factor this in for very young swimmers
đŸŽŸī¸No inflatables are permitted in the pool
🚗Check the seasonal schedule online before visiting as hours vary

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

59 Google reviews

Helpful and friendly staff40%
Excellent accessibility features35%
Clean facilities15%
Cool water temperature10%
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ruth fast

11 months ago

★★★★★

“I recently became an amputee. I lost a leg. After healing from a hemipelvectomy, I was ready for my first swim. The pk dist staffer helped me take a lift to the pool. They were very friendly and helpful. They offered a chair lift to get me into the water. The experience was completely accessible. They were attentive as I entered the water for my first swim after 2 yrs of relative inactivity. I had a great swim. Restrm was accessible. I would highly recommend the pool for all who might need accommodations to be able to swim. My swim was fabulous.”

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NeenDeen BigDawg

8 months ago

★★★★★

“It was our first time at gill Pool. My husband and I took our 2 nieces and we all enjoyed ourselves. The staff was really helpful and answered our questions with smiles. We all made and home and were out for the count. We will be back. Thank You all.”

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Amin

3 years ago

★★★★★

“I took my daughter to a swimming class here. The number of swim teachers were very good. The pool water was a little cool and I think the water should be a warmer for the kids. The closet and shower area was also clean but there was no place to change swimsuits. The biggest advantage here is the reasonable price of its services. In addition to the pool, there is a basketball court, a gym and community rooms.”

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Jonathan

a year ago

★★★★★

“Good pool, but the locker rooms could use some updating/cleaning. Also wished there were longer lap swim hours to avoid overcrowding, but I understand this is a community facility that has tons of other activities.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Gill Pool is a 25-yard, 6-lane indoor pool inside Joseph Gill Park, running 3 to 9 feet deep. Pool lifts and ADA stairs make it one of Chicago's more accessible community swim facilities. Seasonal schedules cover open swim and structured swim programs. The facility sits within a larger park complex including basketball courts and gym spaces.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 16:00
Tuesday07:00 – 21:30
Wednesday07:00 – 21:30
Thursday07:00 – 21:30
Friday07:00 – 21:30
Saturday07:00 – 21:30
Sunday09:00 – 16:30

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