Grayslake Aquatic Center, Grayslake

Learning how to swim can be as much fun as it is lifesaving, especially at Grayslake Aquatic Center. There, trained instructors help swimmers of all ages (from tots to adults) get their feet wet with mindful, encouraging classes. To inject an extra level of entertainment into each pool visit, the center has built a variety of attractions. Tiny architects can get their hands dirty at the sand play area. Slides, from the toddler friendly frog slide to the 180-foot tube slide, ramp up the fun. And those looking for a bigger adrenalin rush can scale the climbing wall before diving directly into the pool below.