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Ervin Park Swimming Pool

poolOpened in 1957, the Tuscola Ervin Park swimming pool is a local summer tradition!  

The pool is a large surface area (100' x 60'), full depth (3' 8" to 12' deep) main pool area with a 30' x 40' diving well equipped with springboards and a 72' long water tube slide.  Additionally, the area features a wading pool for small children, a pavilion seating area for picnics, Tropical-Sno shaved ice operation and vending machine concessions.

The pool is located inside Ervin Park, Tuscola, Illinois and the phone number is 217-253-4932 (only during the operating season).

 

 

 

 

 

2026 Pool Rules & Information Brochure

 

 

UPDATE:  2026 Pool Season

The Tuscola Pool building has undergone an interior renovation over the off season!  Additionally, some pool infrastructure has been refurbished and the waterslide flume will be replaced soon!  We look forward to welcoming pool visitors back for the 2026 season soon!  As with many renovations, we have hit changing scheduled, stalled shipments and other issues that have caused completion of some parts of these projects to be delayed.  We anticipate the majority of the updates will be completed in time for opening on Memorial Weekend.  However, please be advised that unexpected issues could cause a slight delay in opening or opening with some things, like the water slide, being temporarily unavailable.  We will post updates here as we have them.

 

Planned 2026 opening day is May 23  (Early close due to Graduation)

 

 

Hours and operating days will be adjusted as needed for several reasons, including staffing, sanitation or mechanical, weather and other reasons as determined by management.  Refunds are not considered when it is necessary to close the pool.

 

Daily Entry

Daily entry, paid at the pool at the time of entry is $5 per person entering the pool area.  

 

 

Season Pool Passes

 

Pool passes may be purchased through the on-line form below, City Hall Water walk-up or at the pool.

 

E-passes will be emailed and can be stored on a cellular phone and scanned by the cashier for admittance to the pool.  Card passes must be carried by the person entering the pool.

 

  • Entry card pass for the 2025 season  (purchase a number of pool entries to be used by any person holding the entry card)   PASSES ARE ONLY GOOD FOR ONE SEASON.
    1. 10 entries for $40
    2. 20 entries for $70
    3. 50 entries for $150
  • Individual 2025 season unlimited entry pass - $45 per person (issued to one individual only, individual photo printed on the card) 

 

Youth Swim Lessons

Youth swim lessons for the 2026 season have not yet been determined.

 

Pool party Rentals

Click here to reserve the pool for your private party Summer 2026!

 

The pool is available to rent for private parties evenings from 8-10 pm.  

 

 

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FALL LEAF COLLECTION

FALL IS IN THE AIR!

The City of Tuscola fall leaf collection will run through December 5.  More information here:

https://tuscola.org/government/services-and-departments/profile/street-department

 

2026 Golf Cart Permits Available NOW!

2026 City of Tuscola Golf Cart Permits are available NOW!  

Purchase your 2026 permit here:

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WINTER WEATHER CITY INFORMATION

JANUARY 24, 2024 - DUE TO WEATHER THAT AFFECTED OPERATIONS ON JANUARY 22, 2024...

>  Monday's regularly scheduled Tuscola City Council meeting has been rescheduled to today WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024.  The previously posted meeting agenda will remain the same.

> Waste Management cancelled their operations for Monday, pushing their garbage collection schedule back one day for the rest of the week.  City of Tuscola residents garbage day will be THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

Now Hiring Lifeguards!

The Tuscola Pool is now hiring lifeguards, and aspiring lifeguards, for the 2024 summer season!  Please apply on-line at https://tuscola.org/pool-apply  

Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old, be able to complete City-provided training classes, and become certified in order to be hired.  

Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

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BOIL ORDER - North Parke & Pembroke

05/08/2026- A boil order is in effect for ONLY those locations along North Parke Street from Pembroke ST through the 700 block AND Pembroke ST from Main west to Parke only on North side of road..... until further notice!

 

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BOIL ORDER LIFTED - NO BOIL ORDER CURRENTLY IN EFFECT

05/09/2026- UPDATE- The Boil Order for   North Parke and the 100 block of West Pembroke Tuscola Water Customers has been lifted!  Samples were good, water is safe for consumption!

 

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CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SURVEY

ATTENTION TUSCOLA (IL) WATER CUSTOMERS!

Please complete the EPA required cross connection control survey today!

Cross Connect Control

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Check your new garbage pick up day here: Garbage Services