Ervin Park Swimming Pool
Opened 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.
- 10 entries for $40
- 20 entries for $70
- 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.