Parks and Pool

The City of Winnebago has two great parks for you to enjoy. 

West City Park

West City Park is home to many events. With the Municipal Swimming Pool, two picnic shelters, a gazebo, basketball courts, softball field, and playground equipment this is the largest city maintained park.
The picnic shelters can be reserved by call city hall at 893-3217. 

Whiting Park

With a new picnic shelter built in 2011, volleyball courts, a gazebo, and playground equipment, this park invites community members and people passing through to stop and enjoy a small part of what Winnebago has to offer. Conveniently located next to the Municipal Center and across the street from Casey's General Store, this park is a great location for your next event. The picnic shelter can be reserved by calling 893-3217.

Swimming Pool

The Winnebago Pool is an outdoor pool operated by the City of Winnebago and located in West City Park.  The pool includes a diving board, waterslide, wading pool, concession stand, pop vending machine, picnic tables and additional shaded seating.  Swimming lessons as well as adult water aerobics are available.  All employees are Red Cross Certified Lifeguards. The pool is handicap accessible.

The first day the swimming pool will be open for the 2013 season is Saturday, June 1.

Pool Hours
Monday-Thursday – 1:00-5:30pm & 6:30-8:20pm
Friday – 2:00-5:30pm & 6:30-8:20pm
Saturday & Sunday – 12noon-8:20pm

Lap Swim
Monday-Thursday – 12:00-1:00pm
Monday-Friday – 5:30-6:30pm

Aquasize for all Ages
Monday-Thursday – 12:00-12:50pm
Monday-Thursday – 5:30-6:30pm
$4 for adult, $3 for students

Ladies Brunch
On Fridays, Ladies Brunch sponsors a noon lunch and swim from 12:00-2:00pm at the pool.  Lunch is $2 and swimming is an additional $4 unless you have a season ticket.  Call Millie Hanson or Evelyn Krause for more information.  Rain or shine – they always dine.

Winnebago Pool Swimming Lessons
Red Cross Lessons will be held on the following dates and times.  Cost is $20 and must be paid prior to the first day of lessons.  Limit 10 per class (Little Squirts class is limited to 5 per class). 

Registration for swimming lessons will be May 30 and 31 from 3-6pm at the Swimming Pool.

Session 1 – June 17th - June 28
       Section A:  Monday-Friday, 10:00-10:50am - Levels 1, 2, 3, & 5

      Section B:  Monday-Friday, 11:00-11:50am - Levels S, 3, 4, & 6

 

Session 2 – July 8th - July 19
          Section C:  Monday-Friday, 10:00 -10:50am - Levels 1, 3, 4, & 6

          Section D:  Monday-Friday, 11:00-11:50am - Levels S, 2, 4, & 5

 

Session 3 – July 22 - August 2
          Section E:  Monday-Friday, 10:00-10:50am  - Levels 1, 2, 3, & 5

          Section F:  Monday-Friday, 11:00-11:50am  - Levels S, 2, 4, & 6

Levels:
Little Squirts (S) = Preschool age 4 & 5 years
Level 1 = Introduction to Water Skills
Level 2 = Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3 = Stroke Development
Level 4 = Stroke Improvement
Level 5 = Stroke Refinement
Level 6 = Fitness Swimmer, Personal Water Safety, Lifeguard Readiness and Fundamentals of Diving

 

The pool is available for rent during non-swimming hours.  Please contact City Hall at 893-3217.