LAP SWIM

Lap swim (4- and 6- lane pool) and individual aquatic exercise provide an opportunity for swimmers to work at their own pace and achieve a full body workout. The 4-lane pool temperature ranges from 84-86 degrees and the 6-lane ranges from 79-81 degrees.

Members aged 14 and older can make Lap Swim reservations in McGaw Y MindBody up to seven (7) days in advance. Lap swim reservations are available in 30-minute increments, at the :00 and :30 of each hour. Swimmers may make back-to-back reservations for a total of 60 minutes of lap swim time. Make your reservations below or through the MindBody app (search for “McGaw YMCA”). Space is limited.

When a timeslot is full, swimmers may register for the waitlist. Please arrive no later than 5 minutes after your scheduled reservation time, or the time may be given to a walk-in swimmer to enjoy. Tap on the funnel icon to filter this view by "class" and show only specific pool options.

Family Lap Swim (6-lane pool) is lap swimming time for households with family memberships. Youth ages 8 and older may lap swim with an adult family member. A swim test is required for youth who are 13 years old and under. Reservation for Family Lap Swim is by family (up to 4 family members). Only one adult age 18+ from your household should make a reservation in McGaw Y MindBody. See also: recreational Family Swim Time for families with children ages 6 months-13 years.

Location

Aquatics Center

McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove Street
Evanston, IL 60201

847-475-7400 ext. 220

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POOL HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

If you need assistance or have questions about the pools or swimming, please contact our Aquatics Center team.

Lap Swim Guidelines

The following guidelines are in place for reservations and participation in lap swimming in our pools.

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