Marion Park District Aquatic Center
Marion, IL
Seasonal municipal aquatic center in Marion with splash-friendly family water play, lessons, and affordable summer access.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A practical Marion summer standby for families who want local aquatic play and are comfortable checking social updates for current operations.
Good fit
- Local Marion families planning short repeat summer visits
- Parents wanting a simple city aquatic center rather than a large destination park
- Families who also value swim lessons
Consider another option if
- Visitors wanting detailed official feature lists before committing
- Families looking for a clearly documented free standalone splash pad
- Travelers seeking destination-level attractions
Know Before You Go
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Changing area
- On site
- Mixed surfaces
- Visit type
- Short local summer outing
Read more about this location
The Marion Park District Aquatic Center is the district's summer water-play facility at 500 East DeYoung Street. While the official page is lighter on detailed feature descriptions than some other cities, it clearly confirms the aquatic center location, phone contact, and seasonal operating schedule. Because Marion's aquatic center is listed alongside the park district's parks and aquatics offerings, it fits families who want a straightforward local summer pool-and-splash stop. Check the aquatic center's Facebook page before visiting for the most current in-season updates.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Location
500 East DeYoung Street
Marion, IL, 62959
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Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 10, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Marion Park District - Our Parks and Aquaticsmarionparks.com
Feature detail on the official page is limited compared with other municipal listings.
Checked: name, address, phone, hours, image
What changed
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official Marion Park District aquatics page.