First - a few disclaimers. 1. I joined in 2014, so I cannot comment on anything that happened prior…read moreto 2014. 2. I am not a board member. 3. Pool grounds are not immaculate and state of the art. We will begin major renovations after the 2016 season. With that out of the way, let me say that joining the VFC was one of the best things my family has done. Ever. Where can you go on a regular basis where your WHOLE FAMILY has fun separately and together??? The VFC that's where. Only members and guests of members allowed which means everyone has skin in the game. The kids are NICE! The adults are NICE! Everyone's in the same place, just looking for somewhere to go and have fun with the entire family safely. If you're not sure about the cost - come and visit on a Sunday. See all the families relaxing. Kids running around together, both gas and charcoal grills filled, parents sipping on a cocktail with friends, no need to be concerned about valuables since everyone's a member or guest and everyone jumping in the pool when the heat gets to be too much. This experience is VERY different from the other pools around. The people and atmosphere make the VFC. If you're looking for a pristine sterile pool and grounds where you can go spend $50 for lunch and a drink this is not for you. If you're looking for somewhere to go with your family where everyone can have fun while surrounded by classmates and families you see at your kids sporting events while grilling and sipping on a cold one this is the spot. And there's nothing else like it around.

As a board of directors, we are very appreciative when we receive feedback from members, guests or…read moreeven former members and want to thank you for your comments. In reviewing them, it is obvious that you have had some strong concerns about how things have occurred in the past and some of the previous communication about these situations. First and foremost we are a member-driven organization, but more than that we are a place where our members can come to enjoy their time with friends and family in a safe, relaxed and fun environment. At the "V" we consider ourselves more than a pool; it is really a place in the neighborhood where our member families can enjoy the summer! Just like any organization, we have some things that require maintenance like the pool, the grounds and our clubhouse. Over the past 2 years, we needed to put in place a "special assessment" that would allow us not only to improve the pool facilities, but to enhance the experience of our club through a renovated pool house, improved landscaping to our grounds and a clean and safe pool. I would encourage any existing, new or future members to come and see the architectural plans we will be executing on our pool house this year, they are remarkable! I think that you will find as although we have a focused improvement plan on the above areas, we also continue to focus on improving the overall experience for our member families. The "V" has a long standing reputation as a positive environment in our community and for our member families, we will continue to grow and foster this reputation. We realize that what we provide may not appeal to everyone but also know that the our communal grill area, scenic grounds, competitive swim team, social activities for both adults and kids, affordability and general fellowship do appeal to many families in our community. We look forward to Opening Day this year and hope that you'll consider joining us again!

I loved swimming here when I lived in Elmhurst and Bensenville. The pool always was around 83…read moredegrees, great for lap swimming.

Since we were already in Bensenville, i thought it would be a unique experience for my daughter to…read moreswim for easter eggs! Also for $5 (regardless whether a town resident or not) per person, this is a great deal! At 5 years old with a life jacket, my daughter had a great opportunity to go in the deep end starting at 7 feet to 13 feet on the pool. The 2 lifeguards were in the pool to help any swimmers for eggs or any assistance in the water. The staff to exchange the eggs for prizes were also attentive to the guests and answer any questions i have. Swimmers are allowed to collect 15 eggs total. I didnt mind my daughter wanted to leave in 15 minutes of starting this eveny because we live about 16 miles away and we were there earlier for open swim for 2 1/2 hours. Defintely Facebook picture worthy, of course not for helicopter parents. The indoor pool and restroom were a bit drafty and i may have left this facility with a cold in the works. There's a ice rink for hockey and a track upstairs to exercise and people view down below. Small parking lot. Place is kempt. Employees are friendly.

Great place for kids birthday parties! We celebrated my…read moredaughter's 10th birthday there and kiddos could not have more fun! Slides, sprinklers, jumping boards - we could barely make them come to the cabana for cake! Their event manager Rochelle was responsive and accommodating and made everything a breeze. Would recommend!

Great staff! Great facilities! Good food! Fair prices. Definitely recommend it for younger kids. My…read morepreteen and teen still have fun on the slide and diving board.

We went to the Forest Park Aquatic Center on Memorial Day. It was wonderful…read more We went to Brookfield Zoo first, which is about a 13 minute drive from here. The pool was open from noon-5pm (it was opening day, I don't believe those are standard hours). We bought tickets online in the morning before going, which was a good idea because there was an incredibly long and slow line to purchase tickets. It was $15 per person. They have changing rooms, including showers with soap. They have a reasonably priced concession stand (no outside food allowed). There was a gigantic pool with multiple sections, including a zero depth entry section, 2 lap lanes, a 12 foot diving pool with diving pool and 2 drop slides. 2 medium large water slides. There was also a huge splash pad including a set of little kid water slides and a water bucket that dumps water on people. The life guards were great. We had a great time!

We attended an after-hours fundraiser at the Forest Park pool tonight, the annual Duck Splash,…read morewhich benefits the local special recreation program, WSSRA. We were very impressed by all of the lifeguards tonight. They were very pleasant and attentive and kept a close watch on the action. The pool has 2 slide areas, a kids section, lap lanes, diving well, and free play space. Grassy area and lounge chairs. My teen enjoyed the concession stand- soft serve ice cream and funnel cakes! I like how they enforce the "no food on deck" and "no shoes on deck" rules. Points off as the parking is absolutely bonkers. There were other sporting events happening tonight, plus just folks in the park, so there was no available parking. We parked in the farthest lot, which seems like a full 2-3 blocks from the entrance, and with 1-way lanes it took us super long to get everyone in and out of the event. Also, the locker rooms were outdated and did not smell the best.

I don't live in the suburbs, and I don't even wish I did, but every so often you discover one of…read morethese amazing places . . . The Cermak Family Aquatic Center is awesome. A holy-grail destination for summer days with kids. They have a lazy river full of innertubes, and giant 2.5 foot deep pool with a play structure and various splashing items, plus a splash pad, and a junk food concession. It is neither a real swimming pool nor a water park. Not a real swimming pool because the deepest part of the pool is 2.5 feet deep. Not a water park because there's no actual waterslide, though there is a slide ... into the water -- if you grasp the distinction I'm making. But as a consequence this means that you can feel much more comfortable giving even young kids a decent amount of freedom (obviously not too much! be safe!) and generating the kind of wet, chlorinated, hot, happy, exhausted summer day that you may have grown up with as a kid. Chicago is a big city of rich amenities, so there are not a ton of things that I say are clearly worth a 45 minute drive from my house, but this is one of them.

Located inside Forest Preserve District of Cook County; Cermak Woods. Free parking for customers…read more Wonderful recreational area to enjoy with your family and friends. This is a well designed water recreational area. It has been changed, upgraded and redesigned throughout the years, but still here providing a great relaxing service to this community and visitors. You can grab a towel at the nearby Marshalls, and sunscreen as well. Plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby if you would like to enjoy a picnic with your family as well. Enjoy this wonderful experience.

Fave place to be in the summer with the kiddos! It's less than 2 miles from us and the kids just…read morelove it

After visiting the 24 hour sculpture park I took my son to this water park. We truly enjoyed…read moreourselves and plan on going back soon. It was $12 each for non-residents and the children and adults we're friendly and welcoming . The bathroom facilities were ok hence the 4 instead of 5 stars . All in all my son had a ball and made a new friend. A hidden gem in this area. Parking is challenging so I suggest an early arrival . I did see parents bring in snacks , however we opted for dinner at nearby Bahama Breeze.

I highly recommend this gym! The men's locker room is always clean. The hottub and pool area are…read morewell kept up along with always testing water quality to make sure it's safe. Throughout the entire gym floor is clean including the equipment. All of the staff are always nice. The cafe has a good selection on food and protein drinks. Compared to the other gyms in the area this is definitely the best option!

This year the annual pool cleaning was scheduled from 7/13-7/19, reopens the 20th. I went today…read more(7/12) to swim and they said they were going to get a head start and actually close it starting today at 1pm. All they did to let people know was put a piece of paper out that said "pool closing at 1pm" this morning. They could've sent out an email or a message on the app stating this information. It would be nice if they actually put time into the app like updated the hours around holidays or updating us on things like this, etc. At the end of the day, this probably didn't effect many, but it is still annoying and kinda shows that they don't really take into consideration our time.

Upside: I competed with the Ashbury Alligators swim team for SEVEN years and LOVED it. 6 am…read morepractice was never a favorite but loved the meets of course. My coaches were always exceptional. Their encouragement and support pushed me to be the best I could. I highly recommend their swim team! Downside: There's a decent water slide. Otherwise, there is only one or sometimes two lap lanes, overall it's a rather small pool. It is very expensive and always over crowded which is why 3 stars is appropriate.

I am a realtor & have lived in this neighborhood for 27 years. My kids & now my grandkids love…read morethe zero depth pool and water slide, truly the best subdivision pool, feels like vacation!

Easy to enter and plenty of seats. The slides are fun, the kids enjoyed themselves…read more 3 stars though for the following: 1. The price posted online is not what we paid. It said $9. We paid $14 each. 2. The park was barely open and already out of several food items when the kids went to concessions.

A teenager managing the water slides:…read more I have ADHD and sometimes get a little confused, so I was really hoping this place would be easy and fun. But the rides were kind of boring, and the park felt old and messy. Also, a teenage staff member was rude to me, which didn't help. Discipline your staff...Overall, it wasn't the fun day I wanted. Hopefully, they improve things soon!