Group Rentals and Private Parties

Special Events • Private Parties • Corporate Picnics • Birthday Parties • Team Parties
Imagine having the lazy river and all three slides for your exclusive use! Lap swim at your leisure! Tots can play in a wide open zero-depth entry pool! Turtle Creek Waterpark offers something for everyone in your group.

• Rental Availability
  The entire Turtle Creek Waterpark, or specific areas, may be rented.
  Days and Hours: Fridays from 8:30-10:30 pm, or Saturdays from 7:30-10:30 pm.
  Parties and rentals are only available until mid-August.
• Season Pass Holders
  Save $50 when you rent out the entire facility!
• Reservations
  All reservation requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your requested rental date.
  Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.
  Reservation forms are available at the Sullivan Community Center.

Birthday Party Packages

Friends and family of all ages can enjoy Turtle Creek Waterpark!
All packages include access to the entire Waterpark, a private grassed party area, and one hour in the concession area.
Maximum limit of 30 guests.

Reservations
Requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your requested rental date.
Payment is due in full at the time of reservation. Any remaining fee, if applicable, is due the day of the party.
Reservation forms are available at the Sullivan Community Center.
Parties are not available after August 4.

Swim Programs

Lap Swim (16+ Years)
Lap swim is available before and after the pool is open to the public. Admission to Lap Swim does not include the cost of Turtle Creek Waterpark’s daily admission. Swimmers must exit the Waterpark at the conclusion of Lap Swim.

Parent-Tot Swim (5 Years & Younger with Parent)
Turtle Creek Waterpark is offering open swim in the mornings for children with their parent(s). Limit two children per adult.
Season pass holders and children, 3 and younger, are free!

Water Aerobics (14+ Years)
Fun and fitness at Turtle Creek Waterpark! Join this low impact class to improve cardio endurance and enhance body tone through constant water resistance and strength building, while using water weights. Basic swim skills are required.
This program is not included with a Lakeview Fitness membership.

Waterpark Closing Information – Weather Hotline: (847) 996-6616

The Park District reserves the right to close the entire Waterpark, or portions thereof, under the following conditions:

• Air temperature below 68°
• Fewer than 25 people in the pool for at least 30 minutes.
• Threatening weather conditions.
• Other safety concerns or lack of attendance.

If thunder and lightning or other inclement weather are seen at Turtle Creek Waterpark, all patrons are expected to either go into the bathhouses or exit the facility and wait in their car until weather passes. Waiting under an umbrella on the pool deck or in the concession stand is prohibited. No refunds will be given if the facility closes due to inclement weather.

Admission and Age Restrictions

• Enter Turtle Creek Waterpark by paying the daily fee or having a season pass.
• Children aged 3 and under enjoy free entry.
• Children under 11 are not allowed to enter or remain in the facility unless accompanied by a person, at least 16 years of age, who knows how to swim.
• Children 8 years and younger must have a person, 16 years or older, within arm’s reach of the child at all times.

Food, Drinks, and Gum

• Gum and outside food or drink are prohibited. Refreshments are available for purchase at the concession stand.
• Alcohol is prohibited. Those under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior will not be permitted in the facility.

Smoking

• Smoking is prohibited.

Attire and Diapers

• Proper swimsuits are required; cut-offs, jean shorts, or t-shirts are not suitable for swimming.
• Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers or tight-fitting rubber/plastic pants.

Belongings and Lockers

• Lockers are available for storing belongings; Vernon Hills Park District is not responsible for lost items.

Toys and Equipment

• Toys, equipment, and flotation devices are subject to management approval.
• Water wings, noodles, rafts, fins, and snorkels are not allowed.
• Children wearing U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices must be within arm’s reach of an adult, 16 years or older, at all times.

Deck Rules

• Running on the deck is prohibited.
• Playing on or around the lifeguard stands is prohibited.

Pool Rules

• Sitting or hanging on lane lines is not allowed.
• Spitting, spouting water, blowing your nose, or introducing contaminants into the water is prohibited.
• Use ladders for entering and exiting only.
• No diving in less than 5 feet of water.

Behavior and Language

• Boisterous or rough play is not permitted.
• Offensive language and personal misconduct are not permitted.

Health and Hygiene Guidelines

• Pleaser shower before entering the water.
• Individuals with skin disease, communicable disease, open lesions, nasal or ear discharges, or wearing bandages, are not permitted in the pool.
• A physician’s statement is required for those with a skin rash, disease, or open sore.

Supervision and Lifeguard Authority

• Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing rules and responding to emergencies.
• Parents or guardians must supervise their children.
• The Vernon Hills Park District reserves the right to add rules or policies or enforce existing ones more strictly as needed, without notice.