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Logan Square Launches Expanded Swim Programs for All Ages This Month
Logan Square aquatic facilities roll out expanded swim classes and group sessions starting this month across multiple age groups.
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Logan Square residents can sign up for new aquatic fitness sessions at two neighborhood pools beginning July 15, 2026.
City health data from the Chicago Park District shows adult participation in group swim classes rose 28 percent between 2024 and 2025, driven by heat warnings and a push for low-impact exercise options. The trend has prompted local centers to add morning lap lanes, parent-child water play, and senior hydrotherapy blocks that run through September.
The Logan Square Pool at 2528 N. Milwaukee Ave now schedules six weekly adult aqua-aerobics classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. The same facility added a youth learn-to-swim series for ages 5 to 12 that meets on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for eight weeks at a cost of $120. Two blocks east, the Avondale Park Pool at 3100 W. Diversey Ave opened a family swim night every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. priced at $8 per person, with lifeguards leading simple water games for mixed-age groups.
New schedules at Milwaukee and Diversey locations
Both pools belong to the Chicago Park District and share instructors through a joint training program that started in June. The Milwaukee Avenue site received new lane dividers and a lift chair last month, while the Diversey location upgraded its filtration system to handle higher summer attendance. Registration for all sessions opened online on July 1 and can also be completed at the front desk of either center with cash or credit card.
Park District figures list 1,450 total spots across the two pools for the July-through-September period, up from 1,120 last year. Early enrollment data shows 62 percent of spots filled by families with children under 10 and 24 percent claimed by adults over 55. A single drop-in lap swim pass costs $6 at either location, while a 10-visit punch card sells for $50.
Practical steps for residents
Anyone interested should check availability on the Chicago Park District website or call the Logan Square Pool office at 773-555-0192 before July 20, when remaining slots for the first four-week block will close. Walk-in inquiries are accepted at the Avondale Park Pool desk between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Participants are asked to bring their own towel and arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.