7/17/2026, 2:00pm Update:
The outdoor aquatic facilities will remain closed today.
A decision about Saturday morning Adult Swim at Hinkley Pool and Saturday morning Lap Swim at the Centennial Aquatic Center will be made later this evening.
Tonight's Flick n' Float at Hinkley Pool is rescheduled to Thursday, July 30.
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7/17/2026, 10:30am Update:
Based on the current forcasted air quality conditions, opening of the Centennial Aquatic Center and Hinkley Pool are delayed. At 2:00pm, we will reassess opening at 4:00pm if air conditions improve. South Park Wading Pool and Prospect Park Splash Pad will be closed for the day.
7/17/2026, 9:00am Update:
Due to the air quality this morning, we are delaying the opening of the outdoor Aquatic facilities. The Centennial Aquatic Center and Hinkley Pool are tentatively planned to open today at Noon. At 10:30am, staff will reassess to determine if the Centennial Aquatic Center and Hinkley Pool can open or rquire further delay, as well as evaluate the opening of South Park Wading Pool and Prospect Park Splash Pad.
7/16/2026, 6:45pm Update:
Staff continues to monitor the forecasted conditions for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. Due to the air quality, please note the following:
· Centennial Aquatic Center Lap Swim from 6:00am - 8:00am is cancelled.
· Hinkley Pool Adult Swim from 7:00am - 8:00am is cancelled.
We will evaluate the air quality as the day progresses and determine if any outdoor programs need to be relocated or cancelled. If your program is relocated or cancelled, staff will call or email one hour before the start time of your program to inform you of the changes.
Camps will run as scheduled tomorrow, and based on conditions will modify activities, decide on field trips or visiting the pools, as necessary.
The District uses Statusfy to communicate facility updates. To learn more about Statusfy and how to receive alerts, click here.
You can also check our Facility Conditions page on our website for current closings.
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7/16/2026, 9:00am Notice:
Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in Park Ridge. We are currently experiencing “Very Unhealthy” air-quality levels according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index. The Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) advises us to follow Air Now’s Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools recommendations for each Air Quality Index category, and to modify our outdoor activities as indicated. The current recommendation is to "move all activities indoors or reschedule them to another day."
Effective immediately, the following facilities are closed:
- Centennial Aquatic Center
- South Park Wading Pool
- Prospect Park Splash Pad
- Hinkley Pool
Program modifications and cancellations:
We have moved our campers indoors, and all outdoor activities for the rest of the day are cancelled. If your program has been cancelled, you will be notified.
MONITORING CONDITIONS:
We will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day today and tomorrow and make adjustments as needed. We will send an update regarding outdoor facilities and programs later this evening.
We encourage all park users to remain safe and avoid outdoor activities until the air quality improves.
Thank you for your understanding!