Lap Swimming:  If all lanes are full, share a lane.  If there are 2 people in a lane, each stay on one side.   If there are more than 2 in a lane, circle swim, stay to the right.  Slower swimmers let faster ones pass you at the end of the lane by stopping to let them swim on by.  We provide kick boards, fins, pull buoys and hand paddles for lap swimmers only. For water joggers or exercisers only, we provide noodles, weights, and buoyancy belts.

Family Swims/Rentals:  Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  Non-swimming children must be accompanied in the water even if they are wearing a flotation device.  The Aquatic Center has flotation devices for public use by non-swimmers.  We do not allow any inflatable flotation devices.  A child can be unaccompanied in the water if they can pass a swim skill test administered by the staff.  The test is a 20 yard swim, swum at the surface of the water on the stomach without stopping, standing or hanging onto the side or a lane line. Water basketball hoop(s) and ball(s) are provided during family swims and rentals.  If you wish to bring other toys, they must be approved by the supervisor, but we ask that there be no water-gun type toys.

Groups of 10 or more participants must call the Aquatic Center Manager (847)582-7323 at least two weeks in advance to make arrangements.
         
Our pool is handicap accessible with a hydraulic lift in the shallow end for swimmers. Deck access is available at the northeast corner of the pool deck for handicapped spectators of aquatic programs.
    
We have four locker rooms adjacent to the pool.  Please use the appropriate locker room – signs are posted.  Lockers are available, but you must bring your own lock and your belongings must be removed daily.  We do not provide suits, towels or toiletries.

LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.

Guidelines For Your Safety and Protection: 

• Obey all staff requests and enjoy your swim.
• Individuals with contagious conditions are not allowed to swim.
• Individuals not toilet trained or who have bowel control issues must wear tigh-fitting rubber or plastic pants or an approved “swim diaper."
• The following are prohibited:
  • Swimming under the bulkhead
  • Diving into water less than 5 feet deep
  • Hanging from the diving boards
  • Running in any pool area
  • Walking in dirty street shoes in the locker rooms or on the pool deck
  • Eating or drinking in the locker rooms or on the pool deck
  • Glass containers
  • Inflatable flotation devices or toys
  • Squirt guns, water pistols or similar toys

Diving Rules:

• One person on a board at a time
• Dive only when the area beneath the board is clear
• Only one bounce on the board before take off
• Go off the board from your feet only
• Go straight off the end of the board, swim to the nearest ladder and exit at the ladder
• When diving off the side of the pool, do so only in the designated areas. Check with the supervisor on duty prior to diving off the side of the pool.