Mt. Vernon is Going Mobile!

We are excited to announce the launch of the My Mt Vernon mobile app, now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! This app is designed to bring convenience and connectivity right to your fingertips.

With the My Mt Vernon app, you can: receive important notifications directly from the city, stay updated on upcoming community events and activities conveniently pay your water bill, and access our official website.

Party Packages & Rental Information

Birthday Party Packages

Party Packages are offered during general swim hours.

Zebra Package - $100.00

Daily Admissions 10

Soft Drink Vouchers 10

Concession Vouchers ($2.00 each) 10

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Lion Package - $135.00

Daily Admissions 15

Soft Drink Vouchers 15

$2.00 Concession Vouchers 15

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Private Rentals

To rent part of the Aquatic Zoo:

  1. Call the Park Office to see if the facilities are available on the day of your event. 
  2. Submit a rental agreement form online or you can download the form and submit it in person to the Park's Office located on the south side of the Roland Lewis Building.

We are not accepting reservations at this time. Reservations will resume on May 1, 2025, and will continue until all dates are filled. Please note, your reservation is NOT secured until full payment is made.

Leisure Pool, Slides, and Lazy River $225.00

Per Hour

Splash Pad $100.00

Per Hour

Lap Pool and Diving Boards $150.00

Per Hour

Entire Facility $475.00

Per Hour

Cancellation Policy

Event cancellations made two weeks or more before the event will be refunded 100% less expenses incurred by the Mt. Vernon Park and Recreation Department. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made less than two weeks before the scheduled event.

In the event of severe weather occurs during private rental times, and does not pass within an appropriate amount of time, the management staff will determine if the private rental will be cancelled and close the facility for safety reasons. The renter will have the option of reserving another date at no extra cost. If another date is not available then a severe weather refund will be issued at 100% less expenses incurred by the Mt. Vernon Park and Recreation Department.

Contact Information

Aquatic Zoo
1700 S 34th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
See on map: Google Maps

Seasonal: (618) 241 - 0691
Off Season: (618) 242 - 6890
Email: parksandrec@mtvernon.com

Schedule & Hours

May 25 - August 9

Monday - Saturday
11 am  - 6 pm
Sunday
Noon - 6 pm

August 10 - September 1 Weekends Only

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