The 17 Best Swimming Pools in Chicago, IL
These are the 17 highest-rated swimming pools we list in Chicago, IL, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
UIC Student Recreation Facility leads, with 4.6 stars from 638 reviews; Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - the Mart by IHG follows at 4.3.
Between them they carry 27,449 Google reviews and average 4.0 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.UIC Student Recreation Facility
4.6 · 638 reviews · Chicago
The top pick, holding 4.6 stars across 638 reviews. Parking on site.
2.Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - the Mart by IHG
4.3 · 3,234 reviews · Chicago
4.3 stars from 3,234 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
3.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles by IHG
4.3 · 1,311 reviews · Chicago
4.3 stars from 1,311 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
4.Midtown Athletic Club
4.3 · 866 reviews · Chicago
4.3 stars from 866 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
5.VASA Fitness
4.2 · 1,060 reviews · Chicago
4.2 stars from 1,060 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
6.voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG
4.2 · 855 reviews · Chicago
4.2 stars from 855 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
7.East Bank Club
4.1 · 414 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.1 from 414 reviews. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
8.Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
4 · 1,127 reviews · Chicago
4 stars from 1,127 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
9.Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG
4 · 1,713 reviews · Chicago
4 stars from 1,713 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
10.Life Time
3.9 · 340 reviews · Chicago
Rated 3.9 from 340 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site. Open around the clock.
11.Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area by IHG
3.9 · 2,670 reviews · Chicago
3.9 stars from 2,670 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
12.Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
3.9 · 3,050 reviews · Chicago
3.9 stars from 3,050 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
13.Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
3.9 · 3,879 reviews · Chicago
3.9 stars from 3,879 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
14.Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown by IHG
3.8 · 1,665 reviews · Chicago
3.8 stars from 1,665 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
15.Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
3.7 · 109 reviews · Chicago
Rated 3.7 from 109 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
16.Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG
3.7 · 1,724 reviews · Chicago
3.7 stars from 1,724 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
17.Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG
3.6 · 2,794 reviews · Chicago
3.6 stars from 2,794 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best swimming pool in Chicago, IL?
UIC Student Recreation Facility ranks first, with 4.6 out of 5 stars from 638 Google reviews.
Which swimming pools in Chicago, IL allow dogs?
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area by IHG, Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG, Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG and Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG are listed as dog-friendly.
Which swimming pools in Chicago, IL are good for kids?
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - the Mart by IHG, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles by IHG, voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG, East Bank Club and Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these swimming pools have restrooms?
5 of the 17 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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