fairview family Aquatic Center
The 2010 swim season begins on Saturday, May 29!
Amenities
Fairview Park Family Aquatic Center
Featuring a zero-grade, beach-type entry, Fairview Family Aquatic Center is the perfect place
to cool down this summer with your entire family!
- SPLASH PAD features serpent, geysers & more!
- Zero grade, beach type entry
- Sand volleyball court
- Playground
Hours/Fees
Open Swim Hours
Monday - Friday, Noon - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
Daily Fees
Junior (3-17) $3.75
Adult (18+) $4.75
2 & Under FREE
with paid adult
All pool passes are sold at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning Monday, May 10. Passes are valid from May 29 through the 2010 swim season. Passes are non-transferable and will be revoked if any misuse becomes evident.
Pool Passes
Season Pass
Junior $65
Adult $80
Family* of 4 $125
*Immediate family members living in the same household. Add an additional $10 for each additional family member after the first 5.
Punch Passes
Junior Pass (10 visits) - $35.00
Adult Pass (10 visits) - $45.00
Passes and fees are subject to change at any time.
Policies regarding unscheduled closing of aquatic facility, click here.
Special Events
Fairview Family Swim Night
Join us for a private swim designed only for families! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Thursdays, beginning June 3
Time: 7:15 – 9
p.m.
Fee: $3.75
per person or $10.00 for family up to 4 children ($1.00 per add'l
child)
FREE
to family pass holders
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a private swim for parents and their children, aged 5 and under. Zero depth beach entry and splash pad are great for kids!
Date: Fridays, July 9 - August 13
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $3.75 per person (age 2 and under are free)
Location: Fairview Pool
Lap Swim
Enjoy the benefits of lap swimming including stress relief and cardio strength.
Date: June 7 - August 13 (Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays)
Time: 6 - 8 a.m.
Fee: $2.00 (Free with full-facility annual DISC or Adult Pool Pass)
Location: Fairview Pool
Adult Swim
Adult swimmers can start the day with a refreshing swim or enjoy the morning while reading a book poolside.
Date: June 6 - August 15 (Sundays)
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $2.00 (Free with a full-facility annual DISC or Adult Pool Pass)
Location: Fairview Pool
Water Aerobics
Enjoy the fun of exercising in the water! Water aerobics is less stressful on the joints and increases flexibility, strength, circulation, and endurance. Swimming skills are not required.
Date:
Session I - June 8 - July 1 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Session II - July 6 - 29 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time: 8 - 9 a.m.
Fee: $30 per resident & $36 per non-resident
(50% off with a full-facility annual DISC pass)
Location: Fairview Pool
Junior Lifeguard Program
Want to be a lifeguard? Ellis lifeguards will put you through the paces as you learn techniques necessary to be a real lifeguard at age 16! You'll receive instruction in water safety, lifeguarding and leadership skills, facility operations, teamwork, First Aid, and CPR. Following successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate and tee-shirt. For ages 9 - 15 (must be able to swim the length of the pool). Call Jame Davis at 429-3472 for more information.
Date & Time:
Session I - June 8 - July 1 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Session II - Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 6 - 29
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $27 per resident & $30 per non-resident
Location: Fairview Pool
Directions
FAIRVIEW FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
FROM NORTH: Take U.S. Rte. 51 South to Eldorado St. and turn west (right). Continue west on Eldorado St. until you reach the stoplight adjacent to Millikin University athletic fields (on left). Jog left (left turn lane). Fairview Park will be straight ahead through stoplight at Fairview Ave. Follow signs through the park to pool.
FROM SOUTH: Take U.S. Rte. 51 North to West Main St. and turn west (left). Take West Main to Fairview Ave., turning north (right). Take a left (west) at the next stop light into the park and follow signs to pool.
FROM EAST OR WEST: From I-72, exit at U.S. Rte. 36 East, Exit #133. At the 3rd stoplight, turn south (right) onto Eldorado St. At stoplight (Fairview Ave.) continue straight west into Fairview Park. Follow signs through the park to pool.
Swim School
The Decatur Park District offers swim lessons for ages 6 months through adult. Whether you have yet to swim your first stroke or want to learn a few new ones, you'll find a class to meet your needs! All swim lessons are held at the Fairview Family Aquatic Center.
Swim School Levels 
Parent/Child (ages 6 months - 2 years)
Starfish (ages 3 - 5)
Gus & Goldie (ages 6 - 7)
Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Intermediate
Swimmer
Adult Lessons (ages 14+)
Swim School Times & Fees
Each lesson is 35 minutes long and meets at the Fairview Family Aquatic Center twice a week for four weeks. Cost is $22.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents.
Most classes are available four times per day:
9:45 - 10:20 a.m.
10:30 - 11:05 a.m.
5:45 - 6:20 p.m.
6:30 - 7:05 p.m.
Class Dates
Session I, Section A June 7 - 30
Session I, Section B June 8 - July 1
Session II, Section A July 5 - 28
Session II, Section B July 6 - 29
Registration
Register in person at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood, or online. If you have questions regarding Swim School placement contact Jamie Davis at 429-3472 or jamiec@decparks.com.
Registration Dates
Session I, Section A & B March 15 - June 2
Session II, Section A June 29 - July 1
Session II, Section B June 30 - July 2