Blair Park Pool Facility Update
On Monday, August 2, after considering all community input, the Board of Commissioners endorsed a community pool concept, which includes amenities and features as indicated in the Concept Diagram. Please note this plan is conceptual in nature and is subject to further refinement.
The recommended concept includes:
  • 50-meter/25-yard combination pool,
  • Renovated bath house,
  • 3-meter and 1-meter diving boards,
  • Drop slide,
  • 2-4' leisure water with play features, and a
  • Separate wading pool.
 The cost of this project is estimated at $7.15 million.

Additionally, on August 2, the Board determined the Park District will seek community support of a five-year $3.55 Capital Replacement and Improvement Plan. To fund these initiatives, the Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a Resolution to place a $10.7 million bond referendum on the November 2, 2010 Election Ballot.

The Board will continue to seek all other financial funding options for the pool, i.e., naming rights, partnerships, and grants and proactively apply for grants related to the short-term Capital Replacement and Improvement Plan.

Blair Park Pool Amenity Survey
The Board of Commissioners is carefully considering all options to determine the future of the Blair Pool Facility. The options span the spectrum from closing the facility, to the cost effectiveness/feasibility of short-term repairs, to construction of a new facility. The Board has determined the costs and life span of short-term repairs, but in order to make an informed decision they must also know the cost of replacement.

To accurately assess the impact of a new facility, the Board must develop a conceptual pool design and cost analysis to realistically consider the financial impact of replacing the Blair Park Pools (Wading and Main). This data is essential to make an informed recommendation to the Lake Bluff residents about the future direction of this important community asset.

Lake Bluff residents participated in a survey to help the Park District decide which pool amenities were most important, as we determine Lake Bluff's needs and the costs associated with each option. The results of this survey are being reviewed at this time and will be made available to the public in the near future. Thank you to everyone that participated in the survey!
Blair Park Pool Condition
In an effort to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB), the Lake Bluff Park District has learned that it needs to address some significant concerns with the Blair Park Wading and Main Pools. It is hard to believe, but the Main Pool was constructed 37 years ago (1973) and the Wading Pool was constructed 19 years ago (1991).

The Park District hired FGM Architects and Aquatic Excellence to complete a Pool Audit. This report indicated that the Wading Pool was leaking and requires significant repairs estimated over $500,000. In addition, the Main Pool has significant repairs recommended to be completed within 1-2 years. In addition, the Park District learned that both the Main Pool and Wading Pool are leaking, and that the Main Pool and Bathhouse require significant repairs. Some of the needed upgrades and repairs are due to changes in code requirements, but other conditions, especially the leakage (Wading Pool - 200 gallons/hour), are due to the age of the structures. On January 18, after reviewing the Wading and Main Pool options presented by Staff, the Board of Commissioners made the following decisions:
  • To close the Wading Pool for the 2010 season and determine the viability of reopening in 2011 and authorize the Executive Director and Future Planning Committee to develop a timeline and process to address long-range wading pool concerns.
  • To replace and install the surge tank, take down the waterslide in the spring of 2010 and authorize the Executive Director and Future Planning Committee to develop a timeline and process to address long-range main pool concerns.
The Summer Camp swim lessons will continue as usual and staff is developing a plan to offer water activities for Kids Town. Swim Team and Lessons will be offered in their usual format.

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For updates and upcoming pool meeting information.

Use the links below to learn more about the pool:
Blair Park Pool Attendance Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Blair Park Pool Overview and Optionspresentation from January 18
Complete Blair Park Pool Audit presented by FGM Architects
Park Board Meeting Information

Blair Park Pool
Are you a serious lap swimmer? A fan of simply splashing around?  Both? You’ll find plenty of sparkling clear fun awaiting you in Lake Bluff’s 50-meter Olympic-sized pool, complete with two low diving boards and one high board to challenge the the most daring divers.

And when you’re ready for a break from your splashy fun, enjoy a snack at the concession stand, or relax in one of the shady spots on the pool deck.

For season pass registration form, click here.

For pool information during the outdoor swimming season, call 847-234-SWIM.

 

 

Season Runs June 5 - September 6

2010 Season Pass Information
 
Purchased on or before May 15
Purchased after May 15
 
Resident
Non-Resident
Resident
Non-Resident
Individual
$65
  $90 
 $70
$95
Family of Two
 $115 
 $170 
 $125 
 $180 
Family of Three
 $155 
 $240 
 $170 
 $255 
Family of Four
 $180 
 $295 
 $200 
 $315 
Family of Five
 $205 
 $330 
 $230 
 $355 
Family of Six
 $230 
 $365 
 $260 
 $395 

2010 Daily Fees
Resident
Non-Resident
Afternoon Daily Fee:
$6/person
$8/person
Evening Daily Fee:
$3/person
$4/person
Methods of payment for daily fees: Cash or Check only.

Children eight years and younger must be accompanied to public swim hours by an individual 16 years or older. Children three years or older as of June 1 must pay for admission to the pool.

Regular Pool Hours

Monday through Friday

Noon - 1:00 pm
 Lap Swim 18 & up lap lines open
Noon - 1:00 pm
 Public Hours Shallow end open. Afternoon rates
3:00 - 3:20 pm
Lap Swim 18 & up lap lines open
1:00 - 4:45 pm
 Public Hours Afternoon daily fee or season pass
6:30 - 9:00 pm
 Public Hours Evening daily fee or season pass

Saturday and Sunday

11:00 am-8:00 pm
 Public Hours Afternoon daily fee or season pass
5:00 pm
Public Hours Evening daily fee begins
6:00-6:20 pm
Lap Swim 18 & up lap lines open

* Pool hours shorten in mid-August due to the lack of staff, as our high school and college staff leave for school. New hours will be posted at the pool.

For season pass registration form, click here.

 

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