City of Galesburg Parks & Recreation
Serving Galesburg and the surrounding communities by providing parks, amenities, recreational facilities, programs, & community partnerships.
Memberships
$42.00
Lakeside Water Park Seasonal Membership 2026
Lakeside Water Park is a local gem nestled in the wooded area on the south side of Lake Storey. It features a water slide, competitive pool, and renovated zero depth pool. Concessions are available for purchase & group rates/rentals are available. The Water Park won't open if the air temperature is predicted to stay under 70 degrees or if attendance falls below 20 persons for more than one hour. No refunds will be issued for closure dates due to weather or low attendance. The Water Park is closed on District #205 attendance days.
A pool membership includes access to the Water Park during open swim times. There is a separate aqua fit membership for aquatic fitness classes and early morning lane swim.
The planned schedule for the 2026 summer season is:
May 23-25: 12-6PM, closed on District #205 School Days (May 26 & 27)
May 28-31: Weekdays and Sundays 12-6PM, Saturdays 12-7PM
May 28 & 29- 5ft pool closing at 5PM on for Swim Team Practice
June: Weekdays and Sundays - 12-6PM, Saturdays- 12-7PM
5ft pool closed Mondays/Wednesdays for Swim Team Practice at 5:15pm
Entire facility closing at 5pm on Swim Team home meet nights (June 2, 11, 16)
July: Weekdays and Sundays 12-6PM, Saturdays 12-7PM
August: Weekdays and Sundays 12-6PM, Saturdays 12-7PM
Closed on District #205 School Days, open only weekends starting August 12,
September: Saturday Sept 5 12-7PM, Sunday Sept 6 12-6PM, Final Day Open- Labor Day Sept 7 12-6PM
Closed on District #205 School Days, open only weekends
Memberships for families:
- Memberships can be purchased online or in person at the Lakeside Recreation Facility (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm). Memberships cannot be purchased at Lakeside Water Park due to staffing levels.
- The first person on the membership pays the base fee with each additional person paying the lower additional family member fee.
- This is available for immediate family members only.
- Each family has the option to add two caregivers to their account at a caregiver fee. Examples of common caregivers would be: grandparents, babysitters, or a nurse/attendant.
NOTE: members must have a photo on file with us or present a photo ID at the pool for their membership to be valid.
Swim team members will receive a free membership for Lakeside.
Also please note all family members must be added during the same purchase. Staff are not able to add persons after the intial purchase due to system settings. Caregiver Membership must be purchased separately.
Base Fee Membership: $110
Additional Family Member: $50 (ages 2 and under are free and do not require a membership)
Additional Caregiver Member: $75