Aquatics Club

The City of Huntington Woods operates a seasonal outdoor pool for the enjoyment of all its residents located adjacent to the Gillham Recreation Center.  The pool is an innovative design that combines two pools in one.  The zero-depth entry area is a shallow water wonderland with its custom-made water features including kiddie bubblers, shooting lemon drops, a waterfall umbrella, a kiddie slide, and a larger water slide with a separate splashdown area. Other innovative features include underwater benches, therapy jets, and umbrellas for in-water shade. The competitive swimming and diving area features track-style starting platforms, tiled racing lanes and a 1 meter diving board with a 12 ft. diving well. The pool has a state-of-the-art filtration system which filters 261,000 gallons of water every 6 hours, high-efficiency heaters, an automatic water level controller, and a computerized chemical control system.
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WEATHER/CLOSING POLICIES
If the facility closes during General Swim, it may be reopened if the weather improves.
Pool closings will be posted and sent out via the Remind App.
Please call before returning to the pool.
THUNDER/LIGHTENING
The pool will be cleared immediately. Patrons must leave the pool and deck area.
The pool will remain closed for 30 minutes after each occurrence of thunder/lightning.
COLD WEATHER/RAIN
The pool will close at the discretion of the manager if the air temperature is below 69°, steady rain, or the total attendance is fewer than 10 people in a 2-hour period.
SEVERE WEATHER
The facility will close in the event of a severe weather warning. Patrons will be asked to go into the Recreation Center.
 
2025 SEASON

SWIM PASS MEMBERSHIPS
Adult (18 yrs.+)     $192
Senior (60 yrs.+)   $135
Child (birth - 17 yrs)    $162
Family of 2     $305
Family of 3     $348
Family of 4     $381
Family of 5     $413
Family of 6+   $442

Purchase your season membership at recreation.hwmi.org under Memberships or in person at the front desk of the Gillham Recreation Center beginning April 8, 2024.
All pool patrons (newborns included) must be counted when at the pool.  Therefore, they must have a pool membership or pass. 

Royal Oak Section residents may purchase passes for an additional 25% charge on standard fees, plus an annual $50 facility fee. Contact hwrec@hwmi.org or 248.541.3030 to purchase. Cannot purchase online.

Membership fees will be reduced by approximately 33% beginning July 16, 2024. 

OTHER OPTIONS FOR ENTRANCE

Six-Visit Punch Card $53
Purchase 6 individual visits to the pool to be used by the HW resident or their guests (when accompanied by the resident). Purchase online or at the Rec Center. Royal Oak Section residents are required to pay the annual $50 facility fee with the punch card purchase.

Babysitter Pass Card $80
Allows caregiver to enter Aquatics Club while babysitting members’ children. This fee is added to the family household in addition to their family membership fee (purchase at the Rec Center, please).

Grandchild Pass Card $74
Allows a grandchild to enter the Aquatics Club while under the direct supervision of a Senior Swim Pass holder. Grandchildren must be under the age of 18. Each grandchild is added to the household membership account and will be assigned a key tag.  $74 per child (purchase at the Rec Center, please).

Daily User
Residents and their guests can pay a Daily User fee to go to the pool for one day only.  Purchase at the Pool Desk only:
General Swim - entry before 5pm
Resident (Adult or Child):  $11
Guest (must be accompanied by Resident):  Adult=$13, Child=$11

Twilight Swim - entry after 5pm
Resident (Adult or Child): $8
Guest (must be accompanied by Resident):  Adult = $10, Child = $8

Please note that Daily User fees must be paid by credit/debit card only; no cash or checks are accepted.  Same day re-entry is allowed with daily paid admissions. No additional entry fee required. Inquire at the pool desk before leaving.

Guest Admission Policy
A household is limited to 8 guests per pool visit. Guests must be with the resident upon entering the pool facility. The resident must remain with the guests until they exit the facility. Please be aware that hosting parties and large gatherings at the pool is not permitted. Guests will be charged daily user fees.

Memberships and punch cards are valid for the current season only. The purchase of a membership does not guarantee admission if the facility is at capacity. There are no refunds on season membership passes, unused punch cards, or daily visit fees.

KEY TAG REMINDER
Key Tags are required for each member visiting the pool and must be scanned at the pool desk prior to entry. No Key Tag (or original HW pool card), no entry.

If you already have a Key Tag from a previous pool season or other membership (gym, Lots for Tots, Pickleball), your pool membership/passes should be assigned to that tag.  Please bring it with you at the time of your membership purchase or select that key tag number when registering online.

If you need a Key Tag, please contact us at hwrec@hwmi.org or 248.541.3030. Replacement Key Tags are $5.00 each. Please remember to save your Key Tags! They do not expire and in addition to the pool, they are required for Gym Time, Lots for Tots and Pickleball.

POOL NOTIFICATIONS 
Sign up to receive HWAC pool updates including general reminders, pool closings, capacity, schedule changes and more. 
To receive notifications, follow the link below according to your last name. All groups will receive the same notifications. 

Last Name A - F: https://www.remind.com/join/hwacaa

Last Name G - O: https://www.remind.com/join/hwacbb

Last Name P - Z: https://www.remind.com/join/hwaccc

POOL SCHEDULE

MEMORIAL WEEKEND
May 24 - 26
   - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm General Swim
 
BEFORE SUMMER BREAK BEGINS
May 27 - June 12
Mon. - Fri.
   - 4:00 - 6:30 pm General Swim
   - 6:30 - 8:00 pm Shallow/slide open & Swim Practice
Weekends
   - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm General Swim
 
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Friday, June 13
   - 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm General Swim
   - 6:30 - 8:00 pm Shallow/slide open & Swim Practice
 
SUMMER SEASON
June 14 - August 17
Mon. - Thurs.
   - 10:30 am - 12:40 pm Toddler Swim (June 16 - August 14)
   - 11:30 am - 12:40 pm Adult Swim (June 16 - August 14)
   - 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm General Swim
Fridays
   - 3:00 - 8:00 pm General Swim
Weekends
   - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm General Swim
 
LATE SUMMER
August 18 - Sept. 1
Hours depend on staff availability.
Updates will be posted at the pool, Recreation Center, and website.
 
TODDLER SWIM
June 16 - August 14
Mon. – Thurs.
     10:30 am - 12:40 pm
For children up to 5 years old with a caretaker in the water in the designated area. Older siblings not permitted to swim during this time. The pool clears at 12:40 pm, reopening at 1:00 pm.
 
ADULT SWIM
June 16 - August 14
Mon. – Thurs.
11:30 am - 12:40 pm
Designated swimming time for adults (18+) in the 4ft section and lap lanes. The pool clears at 12:40 pm, reopening at 1:00 pm.
 
LAP SWIM
Every hour during general swim, the pool is cleared, and adults get 10 minutes of exclusive swim time. Two lap lanes are also available on a first come, first serve basis, with lane sharing encouraged.

 

EVENTS
*Regular pool rates apply
POOLSIDE MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, August 1, 9:00 pm
Enjoy a family-friendly movie by the pool! Only the shallow area will be open.
The pool closes at 8:00 pm and reopens at 9:00pm for the show.
Kids under 9 must have a guardian.
 
ADULT ONLY NIGHTS AT THE POOL (Ages 18+)
Thursday, July 17: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 7: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
 
HWAC HURRICANES HOME SWIM MEETS
JUNE 23, JULY 7, & JULY 10
The Huntington Woods Aquatic Club (HWAC) hosts the Hurricanes, a competitive team in the Northwest Suburban Swim League. Catch a home meet!
Home meets are at 5:30 pm, general swim ends at 3:30 pm on meet nights for set-up and warm up.
Rec Center tennis courts will be unavailable during meets.
Residency ID is required at time of admission. 
 
COURSES!
MASTER LEVEL SWIM PROGRAM (Ages 18+)
6 weeks: June 16 - July 24 (No class 6/19, 7/4)
Mon. - Thurs.
   - 6:00 - 7:00 am
Instructor: Sean Peters, WSU Swim Coach
Masters Swim offers structured training to improve fitness and workout technique for all skill levels. Not competitive.
Cost: $145
 
AQUA FIT
8 weeks: June 8 - August 3 (No Class: 7/13)
Sundays
   - 10:00 - 11:00 am
8 weeks: June 25 – August 13
Wednesdays
   - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
For those interested in improving cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, coordination and circulation. You do not need to be able to swim to participate. Music is sometimes added!
Cost: $70
 
TROPICAL STORM: PRE-SWIM TEAM
Mon. - Thurs., 11:00 - 11:30 am
4 weeks: June 16 - July 10 (No class 6/19, 7/4)
Instructor: Hurricane Swim Coaches and Senior Swimmers
Ages 5+ (Must swim one length of the pool unassisted, participants will be tested on the first day). This program focuses on stroke improvement, endurance, and swim team fundamentals. A mini meet is held on the last day. Tropical Storm does not guarantee a spot on the Hurricane swim team.
Cost: $105
For questions about the pool, please contact us at 248.541.3030 or hwrec@hwmi.org.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2024 SUMMER SEASON PLEASE SEE THE SPRING/SUMMER HOMETOWN HERALD.