Last Updated: 7/2/2024

Thanks to the generosity of our partners at Northwestern University, McGaw YMCA members will have the opportunity to utilize Northwestern’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 details below prior to your visit.

NU summer 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:

• August 11: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• August 30: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• August 31: Tentatively closed all day
• September 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• September 2: Closed all day
• September 6: Tentatively closed all day

From August 22 – 25, the NU utility plant will be shut down for maintenance. The pools will be open on these dates, but the building will not have air conditioning. In addition, there may not be hot water for the showers.

McGaw YMCA swimmers will need to bring a letter of member confirmation to enter. Please email [email protected] or call 847-475-7400 x220 to request a letter from our Member Services team. Parking at Northwestern 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” to make a reservation. 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 Services team at 847-475-7400 ext. 220 or [email protected].