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GREATER PEORIA FAMILY YMCA
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Aquatics

The Peoria  YMCA’s outdoor pool is the largest in the area! There is something for everyone with a 6-lane, 50 meter pool; two 1-meter diving boards; and wading pool.  The pool is open through Labor Day.

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USA Swimming Foundation:

The Peoria YMCA was chosen as one of the 102 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2022. The grant award will go toward Safety Around Water’s continued efforts to provide free or reduced cost swim lessons.

To learn more, visit: https://www.usaswimming.org/foundation/

YMCA Summer Pool Hours

2023 Season TBD

If you have any questions, please contact:
Trey Chandler
YMCA Director of Operations
Email – trey.chandler@peoriaymca.org
Phone – 309-692-7631 ext. 103

2023 Season TBD

  • NO GLASS
  • No outside food or drink.
  • Coast Guard approved flotation devices ONLY. **more information below.**
  • No gum in pool area.
  • Swimsuits are required; Proper cover is required in the Greater Peoria Family YMCA indoor facility.
  • No alcohol/smoking on the Peoria YMCA property.
  • Children 10 and under must be directly supervised by an adult (18+).
  • All food must be consumed in the snack bar patio. All drinks must be behind the white line.
  • WEATHER: If the facility closes due to weather conditions, visitors who paid (via guest pass, check, cash, or credit card) within 30 minutes of closing will be refunded in the form of a guest pass. Please watch weather conditions before entering. The Peoria YMCA will be closed for 30 minutes after the last detection of thunder or lightning. The Peoria YMCA refers to weather.com for all inclement-weather closings, and closes at an air temperature of 70° or below to members. Programs still operate when it is below 70°.

*Additional policies apply — please see an Aquatics Manager

**Cost Guard Approved Flotation Devices:

  • Coast Guard approved flotation devices state: “U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVAL NUMBER” on the flotation device and have the approved “Marine Listed” “UL” logo.
  • If the device is not coast guard approved, it will read – “This product is not a life saving device. NEVER leave child unattended while in use.”
  • If you have any questions or concerns about our flotation device rule, please call 309-692-7631. Thank you.

Person/Persons wanting to use the YMCA diving well/diving boards must receive a yellow wristband from the pool manager.

To receive a wrist band, you must either:

  • Be over the age of 21 years old and not have any saves on your record.
  • If under the age of 21, you must pass a swim test supervised by a lifeguard and pool manager.

Swim tests will be conducted every hour during the adult-only swim time. Two lifeguards will conduct the swim test – one guard standing at the south end of the diving well and one guard at the north end. Those who pass the test will receive a wristband. Swimmers with a wristband may be subject to retesting for any reason.

Swim Test Components: 

  • Jump into the diving well from the far side. 
  • Recover to vertical at the surface. 
  • Swim across the diving well. 
  • Tread water for 1 minute. 
  • Return, swimming across the diving well. 
  • Exit the pool using the ladder. 

If you have any questions or concerns about swim testing, please email trey.chandler@peoriaymca.org or call 309-692-7631.

Need weather closure information?
We’ve got an APP for that!

With the Peoria YMCA and RiverPlex new mobile app, you can have up-to-the-minute information on weather-related pool closures.

ThePeoria YMCA and RiverPlex new mobile app is available now for FREE! Download the Android or Apple version and say “OK” to Push Notifications.

Program Directory

Name Location Registration
TAG1864 (B133), Gym Rental (per court per hour)
Rentals (with the exception of gym rentals) are 2 hours long. (Access 30 minutes before and after the reserved rental time will be allowed for set up and clean up) 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA December 16, 2015 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1864 (B133), Pavilion Rental
Rentals (with the exception of gym rentals) are 2 hours long. (Access 30 minutes before and after the reserved rental time will be allowed for set up and clean up) 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA December 16, 2015 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1864 (B133), Multipurpose Room Rental
Rentals (with the exception of gym rentals) are 2 hours long. (Access 30 minutes before and after the reserved rental time will be allowed for set up and clean up) Registration Fee: Refunded if room clean. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA December 16, 2015 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG3883 (B133), TAG1699 (B133), TAG1692 (B133), Little League Soccer | Ages 3-6
PRACTICES START WEEK April 17th and run every Saturday until May 20th! Participants will be separated into age groups and teams, and will practice prior to the game on Saturday. ALL TEAMS MUST HAVE 1 PARENT VOLUNTEER COACH. For more information on registration or volunteering, please contact our Sport and Teen Outreach Director Gary House Scholarships Available | Ages 3-6 (3/4 Division and 5/6 Division) | Saturdays from 11 am - 2 pm | ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME | CO-ED 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 10, 2023 - April 14, 2023 REGISTER
TAG18906 (B133), Liberty Leadership, Rolling Acres & Richwoods High School
Greater Peoria Family YMCA February 1, 2023 - May 27, 2023 REGISTER
CAT109 (B133), Spring Break 3/27-4/10 (Select Each Day)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA February 23, 2023 - April 1, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 1 Day AM & PM
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 4-5 Day PM ONLY
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 4-5 Day AM ONLY
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 4-5 Day AM & PM
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 2-3 Day AM & PM
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 4-5 Day PM ONLY
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 4-5 Day AM ONLY
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 4-5 Day AM & PM
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S424), Concordia 2-3 Day AM & PM
Concordia Lutheran School July 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S3227), Norwood 1 Day AM & PM
Norwood Primary School July 15, 2022 - May 23, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 1 Day AM & PM
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 2-3 Day AM & PM
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 4-5 Day AM ONLY
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 4-5 Day PM ONLY
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
CAT108 (S426), CT Vivian 4-5 Day AM & PM
Thomas Jefferson Primary School July 15, 2022 - June 2, 2023 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B686), STYKU
STYKU scan 		RiverPlex April 8, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1701 (B686), TAG2537 (B686), Private Swim 3 Participants
private swim lessons for 3 participants 		RiverPlex March 2, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1701 (B686), TAG2537 (B686), Private Swim 2 Participants
private swim lessons for 2 participants 		RiverPlex March 2, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1701 (B686), TAG2537 (B686), Private Swim 1 Participant
private swim lessons for 1 participant 		RiverPlex March 2, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B686), Individual Personal Training RiverPlex
Our most individualized and customized training available. You�¢??ll have your own Personal Coach who will design and implement a personalized program based on your individual needs and goals! 		RiverPlex January 27, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B686), Couples Training RiverPlex
Our most individualized and customized training available. Youâ??ll have your own Personal Coach who will design and implement a personalized program based on your individual needs and goals! 		RiverPlex January 27, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B133), YMCA Individual Personal Training Level 1
Every person is unique with specific goals and physical limitations. Our certified Personal Trainers work with you to develop an exercise program specially designed to meet your needs. Each of our Personal Trainers is highly qualified with national certifications. They will help you set realistic and attainable goals; and most importantly, they will provide you with encouragement, motivation and accountability to keep you on-track and living well. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA May 15, 2018 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1686 (B133), TAG1692 (B133), 2 on 1 Training
2 on 1 basketball training sessions for any player that wants to increase their working knowledge and skill. A three tier curriculum that focuses on building strong fundamentals, adding position specific skills, advanced techniques, and game dynamics 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA January 13, 2023 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1692 (B133), TAG1686 (B133), 1 on 1 basketball training
1 on 1 basketball training sessions for any player that wants to increase their working knowledge and skill. A three tier curriculum that focuses on building strong fundamentals, adding position specific skills, advanced techniques, and game dynamics. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA July 5, 2022 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
TAG1695 (B133), YMCA Couples Training
Every person is unique with specific goals and physical limitations. Our certified Personal Trainers work with you to develop an exercise program specially designed to meet your needs. Each of our Personal Trainers is highly qualified with national certifications. They will help you set realistic and attainable goals; and most importantly, they will provide you with encouragement, motivation and accountability to keep you on-track and living well. 		Greater Peoria Family YMCA May 15, 2018 - December 31, 2099 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 10 | 7/31-8/4
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 9 | 7/24-7/28
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 8 | 7/17-7/21
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 7 | 7/10-7/14
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 6 | 7/3-7/7 (No July 4)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 5 | 6/26-6/30
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 4 | 6/19-6/23
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 3 | 6/12-6/16
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 2 | 6/5-6/9
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 9-10: Week 1 | 5/30-6/2
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 10 | 7/31-8/4
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 9 | 7/24-7/28
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 8 | 7/17-7/21
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 7 | 7/10-7/14
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 6 | 7/3-7/7 (No July 4)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 5 | 6/26-6/30
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 4 | 6/19-6/23
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 3 | 6/12-6/16
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 2 | 6/5-6/9
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 7-8: Week 1 | 5/30-6/2
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 10 | 7/31-8/4
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 9 | 7/24-7/28
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 8 | 7/17-7/21
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 7 | 7/10-7/14
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 6 | 7/3-7/7 (No July 4)
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 5 | 6/26-6/30
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 4 | 6/19-6/23
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 3 | 6/12-6/16
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 2 | 6/5-6/9
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER
CAT110 (B133), Ages 5-6: Week 1 | 5/30-6/2
Greater Peoria Family YMCA March 6, 2023 - August 4, 2023 REGISTER