Aquatics at The Rec

Aquatics at The Rec Dive into wellness at The Rec Aquatics Center - your community hub for swimming, fitness, and family fun.

From swim lessons and lap swim, to water fitness and parties, we’re here to help everyone make a splash.

THIS WEEK AT THE RECPool Closed Today for Labor DayWe’ll see you back at the pool tomorrow!Swim Lessons: Session 2Our ne...
09/07/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE REC

Pool Closed Today for Labor Day
We’ll see you back at the pool tomorrow!

Swim Lessons: Session 2
Our next session begins September 21! Keep your swimmer building skills, confidence, and a love for the water.

🔥 New Class Alert!
Aqua Blast with Jenny
Thursdays, 5:15–6:00 PM
Get ready for a fun, energetic workout in the pool! 💪

Pool Space Reminder
Lap swim and open swim are still available during special programming, though space may be limited.

See you at the pool!

09/05/2026

The pool will close today at 11:30. We will be open 11-5 tomorrow, and will be closed on Monday. Have a great Labor Day!

THIS WEEK AT THE RECAnother week of swimming, fitness, fun, and more! Check out this week’s schedule below.💦 Water Fitne...
08/31/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE REC

Another week of swimming, fitness, fun, and more! Check out this week’s schedule below.

💦 Water Fitness: Know someone who would make a great water fitness instructor? Send them our way! We’d love to grow our PM water fitness offerings.

🏊 A reminder for swimmers: The pool remains open for lap swim and open swim during swim lessons, swim conditioning, and water fitness classes, but lane and pool space may be limited. Thanks for your flexibility!

Come cool off in the pool this week!

08/26/2026

Summer may be over, but swimming doesn’t have to be!

Swim Conditioning is a chance to keep building endurance, improving technique, and getting stronger in the water, all while keeping your love for the sport going.

Come swim with us!

Faces of the pool: Meet Adrienne!One of the best parts of The Rec is the people who bring our programs to life. Today, w...
08/25/2026

Faces of the pool: Meet Adrienne!

One of the best parts of The Rec is the people who bring our programs to life. Today, we're introducing you to Adrienne, one of our water fitness instructors! We asked her a few quick questions so you can get to know her a little better.

What do you love most about teaching water fitness?
"I love the friendships I have developed with the people I have met at the Rec and in my classes. Also, teaching classes makes me be accountable to workout, even when I don't feel like it!"

Something people might be surprised to learn about you:
"I used to be shy! I would never get out of my comfort zone to introduce myself to someone. Now I do it all the time! I really do enjoy meeting new people!"

Favorite things to do when I'm not at the Rec:
"I love to spend time with my family. I also love to read and watch movies."

We're so lucky to have Adrienne on our team! If you haven't tried one of her water fitness classes yet, come join us: she teaches Mondays and Thursdays at 9am, and Tuesdays at 5:30pm!

This week at The Rec🏊‍♀️💦There’s a lot happening in and around the pool this week - from swim lessons and swim condition...
08/24/2026

This week at The Rec🏊‍♀️💦

There’s a lot happening in and around the pool this week - from swim lessons and swim conditioning to water fitness, lap swim, open swim, and more. There’s always something happening at The Rec!

Please note that the pool will be closed for one hour on Friday from 11-12 while we trial something new we’re hoping to bring to the community this fall. We can’t tell you too much just yet… but we think you’re going to like it. 😉

Take a look at this week’s schedule and find your time to jump in! See you at the Rec!

This Week at The Rec!Fall programming is officially getting underway! From swim lessons and swim conditioning to our reg...
08/17/2026

This Week at The Rec!

Fall programming is officially getting underway! From swim lessons and swim conditioning to our regular classes and activities, there’s a lot happening at The Rec this week.

🏊 Swim Conditioning and Swim Lessons kick off this week! These programs will use 3 total lanes, and the rest of the pool is open for you to use.

Check out this week’s schedule below and make The Rec part of your weekly routine!

Not registered yet? There’s still time to sign up for many of our fall programs. Visit us or head to parisrec.org for details.

See you at the pool!

Not sure which swim lesson is right for your child? We can help!Our swim lessons are designed as a progression, with eac...
08/14/2026

Not sure which swim lesson is right for your child? We can help!

Our swim lessons are designed as a progression, with each level building on the skills learned before it. From becoming comfortable and confident in the water to refining strokes and building endurance, there’s a next step for every swimmer.

Take a look at our progression below to see where your swimmer may fit!

Still not sure? Send us a message with your child’s age and swimming experience, and we’ll help you find the right level.

Remember that the ages listed are just guidelines - some swimmers may need to stay in a level longer than the age range listed, and some may be ready for the next one sooner! Everyone is different and we can accommodate your swimmer to meet them where they're at.

Fall lessons begin August 17, and registration is open now. Call the Rec or use the link in the comments to get started. See you in the pool!

Faces of the pool: Meet Hayden!You’ll often find Hayden on the pool deck, where he does a great job keeping our facility...
08/13/2026

Faces of the pool: Meet Hayden!

You’ll often find Hayden on the pool deck, where he does a great job keeping our facility in top shape and making sure our patrons have a great experience.

A few things about him:

Favorite thing to do at The Rec: Swimming with our Summer Camp/S.O.A.R. kids
When he’s not at The Rec: You can probably find him mowing yards
Favorite music: A toss-up between country and rock

Most likely to: Step up in a pinch without thinking twice about it.

We’re so fortunate to have Hayden on our team! Thanks for all you do, Hayden! 👏

08/12/2026

See that jump?

It might look like a simple little moment, but for a young swimmer, it’s a BIG accomplishment. 💙

Before a child can confidently jump into the pool, so many skills have to come first:

-Becoming comfortable in the water
-Learning to put their face in
-Establishing breath control
-Learning to float
-Developing body control
-Learning to swim back to the wall

Swimming is a progression. Each skill builds on the one before it, and those little milestones add up to something huge: a child who feels confident and capable in the water (not to mention endless fun in the pool)!

That's why our swim lessons aren't just about learning to swim from one end of the pool to the other. We're building skills, confidence, and a foundation for a lifetime of water safety.

Fall swim lessons begin August 17, and registration is open now. See you at the pool💙

Address

109 E. Madison Street
Paris, IL
61944

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12174669622

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