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O'Neil Aquatics Center
2026 Season: May 23 - September7
Located in O’Neil Park at 1515 W. Chestnut St.
(309) 434 - 2270
O'Neil Aquatics Center features a zero-depth leisure pool with spray features and play equipment with water slides that are fun for ages 5 & under. The Leisure Pool goes to 3.5ft deep and has two bench in-water seating areas. There is a lazy river and 30ft tall open twisting slide attached to the leisure pool. The separate Lap Pool features an 8-lane, 25-yard pool with deep end and 2 (1-meter and 3-meter) diving boards. The facility has a concession stand with eating area.
Aquatics Season Pool Pass Fee Assistance information
O'Neil Aquatics Center - Rules & Regulations
O'Neil Pool Schedule 2026
Late Summer 2026 - Back to school schedule
Hours of Operation
Season Pass Holder Swim - 11:00-11:30AM
Daily Open Swim - 11:30AM-7:00PM
Specialty Hours
Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) - 11:00AM-5:00PM
Daily Admission Fees
2 & Under - No Charge
Child (3–13) - $9
Adult (14–54) - $12
Senior (55+)* & Military* - $8
*Must show ID to receive discount.
Specialty Admission Fees
Sensory Swim - $5
River Walk - $5
Sunset (after 5:00PM) - $5
Little Flippers - $5 or season pass
Aquatics Season Pass Information
Our Season Pass allows you admittance on deck 1-hour before the public every day, FREE admission to Lap Swim, and invited to Member Only Events. It’s a fun and affordable way to relax and enjoy your summer with family and friends. Remember that the more times you visit, the more you save!
Purchase your individual pass today! Season Passes can be purchased online, at the Hub Office, or at either Aquatics Facilities. Take advantage of the Pre-Season Special by purchasing your swim passes prior to the season opening. Passes go on sale online March 1 and at the Hub Office beginning March 2.
City of Bloomington Hub Office will be open for Season Pass Sales:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM beginning March 1 throughout the summer.
All season passholders 3 years and older will be issued a photo ID for facility entry. Please retain your receipt as proof of the purchase. Replacement season passes can be printed at a cost of $5 per lost pass. Military Season Passes can only be purchased in-person and are required to show a current Military ID (active and veteran) to receive the discount.
Season Pass Rates:
Aquatics Season Pool Pass
Aquatics Season Pool Passes can be used at BOTH City of Bloomington Aquatics Facilities and provides your best value with access to later hours and a longer pool season.:
Pre-Season Special: March $65 March 1-March 31
Pre-Season Special: April $70 April 1-30
Season Pass $75 May 1–September 7
Senior (55+) & Military $60
Want access to O’Neil Aquatics Center? Longer pool season? Later evening hours? There is a discount for Aquatics Season Pool Passes purchased in March or April. Regular rates go into effect on May 1.
Holiday Season Pass
The Holiday Pool Pass provides access to Holiday Pool only and is valid through August 16. Save when you purchase in March or April – regular rates go into effect May 1.:
Holiday Pool pass holders will be subject to daily admissions rates at O’Neil Aquatics Center throughout the season.
Pre-Season Special $30 March 1 –April 30
Season Pass $35 May 1–August 16
Senior (55+) & Military $25
The Holiday Pool Pass entitles access to Holiday Pool through August 16! Regular rates go into effect on May 1.
Click HERE to purchase Season Pool Passes Beginning March 1.
Swim Lesson & Swim Team Information:
Click HERE for Swim Lesson & Swim Team Details
Group Visit and Private Rental Information:
Click Here for the Aquatics Facilities Group Visit Application
