Last Updated: 7/13/2023
McGaw YMCA members will have the opportunity to utilize Northwestern University’s pool at the Norris Aquatics Center (2311 Campus Dr.) during our annual pool closure period. To allow for your most enjoyable experience and serve as the best neighbors and partners with Northwestern, please review the below prior to your visit.
General NU pool hours:
- Weekdays: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Several days will have alternate pool hours:
- Sept 1: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
- Sept 2: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Sept 3: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Sept 4: Closed All Day
- Sept 9: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sept 10: 12:00 – 5:30 p.m.
From August 24 – 27, the NU utility plant will be shut down for maintenance. The pools will be open, but the building will not have air conditioning. In addition, there may not be hot water for the showers.
Swimmers will need to bring a letter of member confirmation to enter. Please email [email protected] or call 847-475-7400 x220 to make a request. Parking is $9 on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Prior to your visit, please go online to recreation.northwestern.edu and click on “Sign In.” You will be prompted to set up an account and sign the waiver. Members that created an account last year can login and will then be prompted to sign this year’s waiver.
For more information or questions, contact the McGaw YMCA Member Relations team at 847-475-7400 ext. 220 or [email protected].