Hopkins Pool
1403 Sycamore Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-8853
Questions? Contact Aquatics Supervisor, Jackie Owensby at jowensby@dekalbparkdistrict.com
2020 Daily Admission Fees | In-District Rate |
Rate |
Adults & children ages 7 & under |
$5 per 90 minutes | $6 per 90 minutes |
Children 4 years & under |
$5 per 90 minutes | $6 per 90 minutes |
Online Reservations Only: You may reserve 90 minute time slots at 10 am, noon, 2 pm, or 4 pm each day the pool is open. You may book multiple time slots on a first come, first serve basis, however you must "check-out" and "check-in" between each interval so staff may clean in-between reservations. No walk-ins. Please read our Pool Rules tab for more details and important safety regulations. Please note, if you are booking your reservation via a mobile device, switch to "desktop mode" to finalize the transaction.
Resident Rate Qualifications: You must live in the DeKalb Park District and provide a valid Illinois Drivers License or Illinois Resident ID Card showing your permanent full-time address. You may also show a utility bill or lease in your name at an address in the DeKalb Park District with a picture ID to receive the resident rate.
Refunds: If you previously purchased a 2020 Season Pass and you have not yet received a refund, please contact Superintendent of Recreation, Greg Bruggeman at gbruggeman@dekalbparkdistrict.com.
Scholarship discounts are not available for Daily Admission Fees.
Wading "Kidding" Pool (children 7 & under) | Time |
Sunday-Saturday, Open 7 Days a Week |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
After August 23, Open Weekends Only through Labor Day on September 7 | |
Time Slots available for reservation are: 10 am, Noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm |
General Swim (main pool, slides and diving well) | Time |
Sunday-Friday |
CLOSED |
Saturday |
CLOSED |
Please note that due to COVID-19 safety regulations, only the "Kiddie Pool" area is open for reservation.
Floatation Devices: ONLY Type II & III US Coast Guard approved floatation devices are permitted in the main swimming pool. Children using permitted floatation devices must be constantly supervised and within arms reach. No floatation suits, tubes, or water wings are allowed in the main pool. Life-vests are available to check out at the front desk.
Water Slide Height Requirement: All patrons riding the slides must be at least 42'' tall.
Pool Rules: Complete list.
Pool Closings: Our staff makes every effort to maintain our regular pool hours. Due to cooler weather, severe weather conditions, or lack of patrons, the pool or pool areas may close temporarily or for the day based on management judgment.
NOTE: Please be aware of weather conditions. Rain checks for daily admissions will only be issued to patrons who have been in the facility less than two hours and have a receipt.
The pool will close if:
If you'd like to have the entire pool to yourself, or you're just looking for some uninterrupted waterslide time, we've got you covered! You can celebrate a birthday, entertain clients, say thank-you to employees, or host a stress-free family reunion by renting Hopkins Pool after hours any day of the week. Hopkins Pool is available from 6:00-8:00pm on Saturdays and 7:00-9:00 pm Sunday through Friday.
The Fine Print:
* All rentals and parties must be booked a minimum of 10 days prior to the event.
* Private rentals are only available before or after public swim and programming times.
* August dates fill quickly!
Call or email Greg at (815)758-6663 x7263, gbruggeman@dekalbparkdistrict.com to book your rental.
Swim lessons are NOT being offered at Hopkins Pool this summer, but they are being offered indoors at Huntley Middle School swimming pool during the summer season. Please refer to the aquatics page for all swim lessons and swim program information.