Aquatics

The Y is now offering year-round swim lessons at Easterseals! For ages 6 months – 10 years old. Click the button below to learn more.

2024 Pool Schedule:

9/2 (Labor Day): – Facility Hours: 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Pool Hours: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM – OPEN SWIM 10-3:30PM (Note: Pool hours will be updated starting September 3rd: Mon-Fri: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sat: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, & Sun: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM), No group fitness classes (land & aquatics), No STRONG Kids programming, & No aqua programming (lessons or fitness).

**AQUA CLASS UPDATE: Please note that morning aqua classes will not be available from September 3rd to September 12th for the remainder of the pool’s open hours. Evening classes will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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.

Snack Bar: A variety of hot foods & vending machine options. **See pool schedule for hours**

USA Swimming Foundation:

The Peoria YMCA was chosen as one of the 69 youth programs across 25 states from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2023. 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/

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sahara Adams
Aquatics Director
Email – sahara.adams@peoriaymca.org
Phone – 309-692-7631

Aqua Class Schedule

Aqua Group Fitness Class Descriptions!

**AQUA CLASS UPDATE: The last day of Aqua Fitness AM classes is 8/30. The last day of Aqua Fitness PM classes is 9/12. Thank you!

Pool Use Guidelines*

• 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.

YMCA Swim Test Policy

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. 

Weather Closures

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.