4 • Vol. XII, Issue I, Spring/Summer 2019
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r e t a W , r e Wat ! e r e h w y r e v E by Pat White
Finally, the weather is warming up and soon it will be HOT! About the time the kids are out of school, it will be swimsuit season for real. Few of us are blessed with a backyard pool, but fortunately, many of ILLINOISouth’s communities have built splash pads, pools and wonderful aquatic centers that are open to the public. In an effort to keep our residents and visitors calm, cool and collected, here’s a sample of some of the best places to get wet no matter where you are in ILLINOISouth!
WESTERN Splash Pads:
DUPO SPLASH PAD
Grand Opening May 25. Cool down with 5 above ground and 14 below ground spray features with a fenced in Pavilion. Contact Village Hall for private party rentals. Dupo Park, Bluffview Elementary Ln. villageofdupo.org
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
The Splash Pad at the playground is surrounded by a walkway colorfully depicting the story of Creation. 442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville www.snows.org
O’FALLON SPORTS PARK
The free Splash Pad is located near an all-weather synthetic playground designed for toddlers, and a premium family playground. The Park offers many other amenities including soccer fields, pavilions and more. Exit 14 off Interstate 64, O’Fallon
Pelican Cove, Robinson
O’Fallon Splash Pad
ofallonfamilysportspark.com/sportspark
SWANSEA SPLASH PAD & SWANSEA KINGDOM
The Medieval Castle has lots of secret passages, a tic-tac-toe board, and a climbing wall along with the usual swings, monkey bars and slides. Nearby, the Splash Pad is a perfect spot to cool off after fighting dragons and knights in shining armor. Schranz Memorial Park, 377 Honeysuckle Lane, Swansea
swanseail.org/parksAndRecreation. html
THE REC COMPLEX OPENING SPRING 2019
This new facility’s four lane zero entry pool has certified lifeguards, exercise classes, swimming lessons, and more! Enjoy a few twists and turns on the waterslide, create some fun on the splash pad, and dominate a game of water volleyball or basketball before a relaxing float in the lazy river. Bunkum Rd., Fairview Heights recfh.com
