Sholem Aquatic Center, Illinois, United States

4Sarah3M 5:00 PM Jun 15, 2014

The best Champaign has to offer
We love Sholem Aquatic Center, primarily for the lazy river. It's not fast, or long, but it is both fun and relaxing to mosey along on an inner tube. The slide that empties into the lazy river is very fun, I only wish it were a bit longer! They also have 2 enclosed slides that are great fun without being too scary. The pool area is really great, the zero depth pool is fun to wade into and there are plenty of splashy activities for the kids. There are a few lap lanes in the 4-5 feet end, but that's as deep as it goes. The lifeguards do make an effort to keep the lap lanes clear so they can be used for their intended purpose. This is not a fancy water park. But without driving to Springfield, IL or Santa Claus, IN...it's a lot of fun. It's always clean and the lifeguards are helpful, friendly and attentive. The food at the snack bar is perfect pool food, and reasonably priced. Sometimes over the summer they will have special events like Lazy River Bingo or eating contests. The admission rate is $6 for Champaign residents and $9 for non-residents - so be prepared to stay as long as you feel necessary to get your money's worth.

4ubuntu_11 5:00 PM Jun 17, 2012

Great place for families
My family regularly swims at Sholem. It has a lazy river, two big slides, a lap pool, a concession stand and a pool for the little guys. My kids love it here. They can mix up their activities, throw a towel on grass and relax, get a hot dog or pretzel, and meet their friends. I grew up in this town and it is much more inviting than the original pool.