Aquatics at The Rec

Aquatics at The Rec Dive into wellness at The Rec Aquatics Center - your community hub for swimming, fitness, and family fun.

From swim lessons and lap swim, to water fitness and parties, we’re here to help everyone make a splash.

This Week at The Rec!Fall programming is officially getting underway! From swim lessons and swim conditioning to our reg...
08/17/2026

This Week at The Rec!

Fall programming is officially getting underway! From swim lessons and swim conditioning to our regular classes and activities, there’s a lot happening at The Rec this week.

🏊 Swim Conditioning and Swim Lessons kick off this week! These programs will use 3 total lanes, and the rest of the pool is open for you to use.

Check out this week’s schedule below and make The Rec part of your weekly routine!

Not registered yet? There’s still time to sign up for many of our fall programs. Visit us or head to parisrec.org for details.

See you at the pool!

Not sure which swim lesson is right for your child? We can help!Our swim lessons are designed as a progression, with eac...
08/14/2026

Not sure which swim lesson is right for your child? We can help!

Our swim lessons are designed as a progression, with each level building on the skills learned before it. From becoming comfortable and confident in the water to refining strokes and building endurance, there’s a next step for every swimmer.

Take a look at our progression below to see where your swimmer may fit!

Still not sure? Send us a message with your child’s age and swimming experience, and we’ll help you find the right level.

Remember that the ages listed are just guidelines - some swimmers may need to stay in a level longer than the age range listed, and some may be ready for the next one sooner! Everyone is different and we can accommodate your swimmer to meet them where they're at.

Fall lessons begin August 17, and registration is open now. Call the Rec or use the link in the comments to get started. See you in the pool!

Faces of the pool: Meet Hayden!You’ll often find Hayden on the pool deck, where he does a great job keeping our facility...
08/13/2026

Faces of the pool: Meet Hayden!

You’ll often find Hayden on the pool deck, where he does a great job keeping our facility in top shape and making sure our patrons have a great experience.

A few things about him:

Favorite thing to do at The Rec: Swimming with our Summer Camp/S.O.A.R. kids
When he’s not at The Rec: You can probably find him mowing yards
Favorite music: A toss-up between country and rock

Most likely to: Step up in a pinch without thinking twice about it.

We’re so fortunate to have Hayden on our team! Thanks for all you do, Hayden! 👏

08/12/2026

See that jump?

It might look like a simple little moment, but for a young swimmer, it’s a BIG accomplishment. 💙

Before a child can confidently jump into the pool, so many skills have to come first:

-Becoming comfortable in the water
-Learning to put their face in
-Establishing breath control
-Learning to float
-Developing body control
-Learning to swim back to the wall

Swimming is a progression. Each skill builds on the one before it, and those little milestones add up to something huge: a child who feels confident and capable in the water (not to mention endless fun in the pool)!

That's why our swim lessons aren't just about learning to swim from one end of the pool to the other. We're building skills, confidence, and a foundation for a lifetime of water safety.

Fall swim lessons begin August 17, and registration is open now. See you at the pool💙

08/11/2026

The pool will close at 6:30 this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience.

This Week at The Rec!Another week of fun, fitness, and plenty happening at The Rec! Check out this week's schedule and m...
08/10/2026

This Week at The Rec!

Another week of fun, fitness, and plenty happening at The Rec! Check out this week's schedule and make plans to join us!

🏊Don't forget: Fall swim lesson registration and Swim Conditioning registration are open! If you've been meaning to get your swimmer signed up, now's the time.

🎉TONIGHT: Back-to-School Splash!
Come celebrate the start of a new school year with us! We'll have swimming, fun, and giveaways throughout the evening. Bring the family and make a splash before school is officially back in session!

See the full weekly schedule below and we'll see you at The Rec!

You all loved seeing what our Tigersharks were up to this summer - Here's what's next... 👀Fall Swim Conditioning is desi...
08/07/2026

You all loved seeing what our Tigersharks were up to this summer - Here's what's next... 👀

Fall Swim Conditioning is designed for swimmers who want to continue developing their skills in a fun, supportive, and challenging environment. Whether your swimmer is just getting started with competitive swimming or is ready for more advanced training, we have a group that's the right fit.

-Three training groups based on skill level
-Flexible practice schedules
-Focus on endurance, stroke technique, starts, turns, and overall swim development
-Swimming is one of the best cross-training sports - improving endurance, strength, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness that benefit athletes in almost every other sport

This program is part of our long-term vision to grow swimming opportunities in the area, giving local swimmers the chance to train, improve, and stay in the water year-round.

Registration for August is open! This program is on-going: you can hop in and out each month depending on your other commitments.

Not sure which group is the best fit? Reach out to us - we're happy to help place your swimmer!

Don't let all that hard-earned progress fade away. Keep swimming, keep improving, and we'll see you at the pool! 🏊💙

Today we’re celebrating Emerson and the incredible impact she made at The Rec this summer! 💙Emerson was instrumental in ...
08/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating Emerson and the incredible impact she made at The Rec this summer! 💙

Emerson was instrumental in so many areas of our aquatics programming: coaching swim team, teaching swim lessons and adaptive swim lessons, leading water fitness classes, and lifeguarding. No matter what role she was in, she brought energy, excitement, humor, and a positive attitude that made her a fan favorite among members and staff alike.

We’re so grateful for everything Emerson did and the memories she helped create this summer. While we’ll miss seeing her around The Rec, we’re wishing her the best as she heads back to college. Thankfully, she promises she’ll be back during breaks! 🏊‍♀️💙

Thank you, Emerson, for being such an important part of our team!

A long overdue post about our Tigershark Swim Team...What a summer for our swimmers!This summer, we brought swim team ba...
08/05/2026

A long overdue post about our Tigershark Swim Team...What a summer for our swimmers!

This summer, we brought swim team back to life at the Rec, and what a "first" season it was! From the first practice to our final meet, our nearly 50 swimmers grew in skill, speed, confidence, and teamwork. We had so much fun together, and becoming the Conference Champions was just icing on the cake!

We wrapped up our season about a month ago with a team potluck and awards ceremony. We celebrated the time drops, camaraderie, and awarded our first-ever Tigershark of the Year to Rosemary Keys. Rosie embodied what we want our program to be as she displayed hard work, positivity, encouragement of others, and the team spirit that makes all of the hard work worth it.

A huge thank you to our swimmers, families, coaches, volunteers, and everyone else who supported us along the way. It was a great first season, and this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for all the fun that's to come.🦈

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening at the pool this week! A few updates and reminders:-We will begin closing at 8:30 ...
08/03/2026

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening at the pool this week! A few updates and reminders:

-We will begin closing at 8:30 pm this week.
-Swim Lesson Registration: Session 1 is open! Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or working on stroke development, we have a level for them. Spots are limited, so register soon! Classes begin on August 17.

Check out this week’s schedule below and we’ll see you at the pool!

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109 E. Madison Street
Paris, IL
61944

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+12174669622

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