Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is a facility of the Cary Park District. Located within Cary-Grove Park 1201 First Street, Cary, IL 847.474.7000 carypark.com Season Passes onsale NOW! 2024 Season
Amenities
The Reef
S Zero depth entry leisure pool
S Variety of water play features
S Water walk
S Current channel
Parking & Trails
The Cove
S Eight 25 yard lane lap pool
S Diving boards and drop slide
S Climbing wall
S Accessible entry
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is accessible by walking or biking the trail system and by car with plenty of bike racks and parking in front of the building.
Admission
Other Amenities
S Splish & Splash body flume slides
S Plenty of deck and lawn seating
S Shade sails and cabanas
S Locker rooms
S Snack Shack with plaza seating
S Oasis Party Room
S Sand Volleyball Courts (located outside of Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center)
Season passes will be valid from opening day until Labor Day. Passes may be purchased any time before or during the season.
Children 2 and under are free. For a family with more than four individuals, a combination of pass sales may be necessary to accommodate the needs of your family.
Children 2 years and under are free. To qualify for resident rates an individual must reside within the boundaries of the Cary Park District. Residents support the Park District through tax dollars. While boundaries of other taxing bodies in the community are different, you may confirm whether you are a Cary Park District resident by looking at your tax bill under the taxing bodies you support.
Season passes on sale April 8. Passes may be purchased at the Community Center, Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center (once open for the season), and at carypark.com.
1201 First Street, Cary within Cary-Grove Park carypark.com
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Season Passes
Season Passes Resident Non-Resident Youth Individual Ages 3 - 17 years $80 $120 Adult Individual Ages 18 & older $95 $143 Senior Individual Age 55 & older $80 $120 Family Pass Up to 4 individuals $175 $263 Daily Admission Resident Non-Resident Youth / Adult / Senior $10 $13 Punch Pass 10 Visits $90 $120
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Open Swim June 1 - August 9
Monday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Friday* 11:00 am - 6:30 pm*
* Members may enter at 10:00 am on Friday
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Season Pass Holders
Enter Early on Fridays
2024 season pass holders may enter Sunburst Bay at 10:00 am on Fridays from June 1 to August 9, 2024.
Open Swim: August 10 - 18
Monday - Friday 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Open Swim: August 19 - September 2
Monday - Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Labor Day: Sep. 2 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Snack Shack will close 1 hour before Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center closes for the day. Guests must leave the facility 30-minutes after the closing announcement. The Cove lap pool will close at 4:00 pm on June 11, 18, 25 and July 9 and 11 for Cary Barracuda swim meets. The Reef and Splish & Splash will remain open during swim meets. Dates are subject to change. Changes will be posted at the Admissions Desk, carypark.com, and RainOut Line. On June 28 Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center closes at 3:00 pm and reopens at 5:00 pm for Stars N’ Stripes Fest with a separate admission. See pages 8 & 9 for information on Stars N’ Stripes Fest.
Lap Swim
Lap Swim Through August 9
Monday - Friday (2 lanes) 6:00 - 8:00 am
Saturday (8 lanes)
Sunday (6 lanes)
Everyday (3 lanes)
Rules & Guidelines
6:00 - 8:00 am
8:00 - 10:00 am
During open swim hours listed above
Visit carypark.com for a list of Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center rules that promote a safe and fun environment for all our guests. Rules & Guidelines are also posted at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center. Thank you in advance for abiding by these rules.
Lap Swim Admission
Lap swimmers may pay the daily fee or purchase a season pool pass to attend lap swim.
See page 10 for admission information.
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Rentals
Cabana Rental
Rent one of our eight cabanas and enjoy a vacation-like experience. Each cabana features 2 loungers, 2 chairs, a table, and water. Plus, order from the concession stand from the comfort of your cabana. Our guest service staff will bring your order for you to enjoy. Fee below is per time slot.
Rent A Cabana
To rent a cabana, please complete a Sunburst Bay Cabana Rental Application.
Rent SBAC After Hours
To schedule an after hours pool rental, please complete a Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Rental Application.
Rent The Oasis
To rent the Oasis, please complete a Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Rental Application.
After Hours Pool Rental
Rent Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center for your own private party. Rentals are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, and Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Oasis rental is an additional fee.
Oasis Party Room Rental
Rent the Oasis for your summer gathering. The Oasis holds up to 40 people. It also includes a refrigerator with freezer, sink, microwave, and counter space to prepare for your gathering. Tables and chairs are included and can be set up to your specifications. Swimming is an additional fee. R/NR Fee: $50/$75 per hour
Fun in the Sun Birthday Party Package
Make your next birthday party a splash! Pool parties include the use of the Oasis Party Room and swimming. Parties are 2.5 hours in length with 90 minutes of swimming and 60 minutes for lunch and cupcakes. Lunch is your choice of hot dog, pizza, or chicken fingers with chips, juice box, and cupcakes. Fee is $385 for Cary Park District residents and $500 for non-residents for up to 24 guests. Additional guests (up to 40 guests) are $15.00 each.
Fun In The Sun Birthday Party
To schedule a Fun in the Sun Birthday Party, please complete a Fun in the Sun Application.
Parties take place during open swim hours:
Time
Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm
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Resident Non-Resident Reef Only $400 $600 Cove Only $400 $600 Whole Facility $600 $900 Time Slots Passholder Non-Passholder Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 2:00 - 4:30 pm $10 $20 Tuesday & Thursday 11:00
pm $20 $30 Friday 11:00
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$30 $40 Saturday 10:00 am
pm 2:30
6:30 pm $40 $50 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:30 - 4:30 pm $30 $40
am - 3:00 pm 3:30 - 7:30
am - 2:30
3:00 - 6:30 pm
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Aqua Fitness
Aqua Combat
Aqua Combat will have you striking and kicking like an MMA pro! Gain muscular strength, endurance, and coordination through water resistance training and choreographed mixed martial arts inspired movements. This takes kickboxing to a whole other level. All levels welcome.
Aqua Strut, Strength & Stretch
Come out for this unique class that is held in the current channel. Walk, jog, or run against the resistance of the moving water and finish with a good stretch. All levels welcome.
Aqua Zumba
Aqua Zumba brings both Zumba and water resistance together in one awesome pool party! Structured like a standard Zumba class, Aqua Zumba is dancing to
Aqua Fitness Daily Fee
If you prefer to try one class at a time or workout as your schedule allows, you may pay the per class R/NR daily fee.
$20/$30 Aqua Combat & Surfboard Yoga
$8/$12 all other aqua fitness classes.
Surfboard Yoga
The hottest new fitness phenomenon has made its way to Sunburst Bay! Tone your body while increasing your balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility through this slow flow yoga class. What could be more relaxing than yoga on water? No paddleboard or surf experience necessary. All levels welcome.
Total Body Aqua
Join in on the fun and get a full body workout with Total Body Aqua! This class will incorporate different exercises and techniques that will work all major muscle groups. This class is a great cardiovascular workout and strength builder. All levels welcome.
Day Dates Time Instructor Location R/NR Fee Code Total Body Aqua M
6:15 pm Lori Reef $48/$72 16171 Aqua Combat M
pm Kim Reef $60/$90 16172 Aqua
Strength
Stretch W
pm Carrie Reef $48/$72 16173 Aqua Combat W
6:15
7:00 pm Carrie Reef $60/$90 16174 Surfboard Yoga Express W
pm Sheri Cove $60/$90 16175 Aqua Zumba Th
no class
am Jamie Reef $36/$54 16176 Aqua Strut, Strength & Stretch F
9:30 am Kim Reef $48/$72 16177 Surfboard Yoga Express F
10:15
11:00 am Sheri Cove $60/$90 16178 Aqua Strut, Strength & Stretch Sa 6/8
9:15 - 10:00 am Carrie Reef $48/$72 16179 Surfboard Yoga Su
10:00 am Staff Cove $72/$108 16180 Total Body Aqua M 7/8
7/29 5:15 - 6:15 pm Lori Reef $48/$72 16181 Aqua Combat M
7:15 pm Kim Reef $60/$90 16182 Aqua Strut, Strength & Stretch W
6:00 pm Carrie Reef $48/$72 16183 Aqua Combat
pm Carrie Reef $60/$90
Surfboard Yoga Express W
pm Sheri Cove $60/$90 16185 Aqua Zumba Th
am Jamie Reef $48/$72 16186 Aqua
Strength & Stretch F
am Kim Reef $48/$72 16187 Surfboard Yoga Express F
am Sheri Cove $60/$90 16188 Aqua
Stretch Sa 7/13
am Carrie Reef $48/$72 16189 Surfboard Yoga Su 7/14
9:45 am Staff Cove $72/$108 16190 SUNBURST BAY
6/3 - 6/24 5:15 -
6/3 - 6/24 6:30 - 7:15
Strut,
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6/5 - 6/26 5:15 - 6:00
6/5 - 6/26
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6/5 - 6/26 6:15 - 7:00
6/6 - 6/27
6/20 10:00 - 11:00
6/7 - 6/28 8:30 -
6/7 - 6/28
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6/9 - 6/30 9:00 -
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7/8 - 7/29 6:30 -
7/10 - 7/31 5:15 -
W 7/10 - 7/31 6:15 - 7:00
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7/10 - 7/31 6:15 - 7:00
7/11 - 8/1 10:00 - 11:00
Strut,
7/12 - 8/2 8:30 - 9:30
7/12 - 8/2 10:15 - 11:00
Strut, Strength &
- 8/3 9:15 - 10:00
- 8/4 8:45 -
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Sunburst Swim School is a unique program that challenges participants to learn and grow as a swimmer, starting with the basics of water safety and building a skill set that enables swimmers to be safe in aquatic settings, and even advance to competitive levels if they choose. The swim instructor team is diligently trained by experienced instructors and Swim School coordinators. With safety being the program’s priority, lifeguards are always on duty while swimmers are in class.
Sunburst Swim School offers 7 levels:
S Guppies (Formerly Infant/Parent)
S Starfish (Formerly Level 1)
S Goldfish (Formerly Level 2)
S Dolphins (Formerly Level 3)
S Stingrays (Formerly Level 4)
S Sharks (Formerly Level 5)
S Pre-Swim Team (Formerly Level 6)
Sunburst Swim School Open House
Sunday, May 26 8:00-9:30 am
Learn about Sunburst Bay’s new swim school! Level assessments by swim instructors will be available.
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Guppies - Swim With Me
Parent & Child
Swimmers explore the water accompanied by a parent or guardian. This purpose of this course is to give young swimmer’s a positive introduction to swimming. Instructors will provide structured lessons that include skills such as blowing bubbles, bobbing underwater (not required), and kicking feet! Participants can expect to play games and sing songs, all while introducing their little swimmer to the pool! Max 12/session
Starfish - Water Exploration
Preschool Age
Swimmers gain comfort in the water without being accompanied by a parent. This level gives young swimmers an opportunity to learn about water safety, while also learning basic skills that are all performed with direct support from instructors. Skills will include blowing bubbles, bobbing underwater, floating with support, kicking feet, and more! Level requirements include willingness to get in the pool with instructors. Max 12/session
Goldfish - Water Independence
Preschool & School Age, Teenagers, Adults
Swimmers will learn basic swimming safety and survival skills, including but not limited to, floating without assistance, treading water, and combining arm and leg action to perform freestyle and backstroke swimming. Level requirements include being comfortable in 3-5 ft. of water, blowing bubbles, and willingness to bob head underwater without assistance. Max 20/session
Dolphins - Stroke Introduction
School Age, Teenagers, Adults
Swimmers will improve their freestyle and backstroke abilities, as well as be introduced to breaststroke. This level will also revisit treading water, and introduce headfirst entries. Swimmers can expect to gain endurance in the pool at this level. Level requirements include prior knowledge and ability to perform freestyle and backstroke without assistance. Max 16/session
Swim Lesson Registration Deadline
The deadline for swim lesson registration is 48 hours before the session begins.
Swim Lesson Rules
A letter will be sent to parents following enrollment in the swim lesson program. Please refer to this letter for important information on lessons, rules, and guidelines.
Swim Lesson Cancellations
Always assume lessons will be held. In the event of questionable weather, visit carypark.com and click on the RainOutLine banner on the home page. There you may select to receive text alerts, e-mail alerts, or you can download the app.
You may call 847.639.6200 to hear a recorded message of updates.
Unless otherwise listed, cancellations due to inclement weather will usually be made up on the Thursday within the session. Make-ups or refunds will not be granted if the participant does not show up for a scheduled lesson that is held.
Stingrays - Stroke Development
School Age, Teenagers, Adults
Swimmers will be exposed to all four competitive swimming strokes. Instructors will focus on refining swimmers freestyle and backstroke skills, while giving swimmers foundational knowledge on breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers will also review treading water and headfirst entries. Level requirements include confident ability to perform freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke without assistance. Max 16/session
Sharks - Stroke Refinement
School Age, Teenagers, Adults
Swimmers will practice stroke drills to improve their ability to perform the four competitive swimming strokes. Swimmers will also improve their endurance in this level by swimming laps. This level will also introduce flip turns, diving off swim blocks, and more! Level requirements include knowledge of all four competitive strokes and ability to swim at least 25 yards without stopping. Max 12/session
Pre-Swim Team
School Age, Teenagers, Adults
Swimmers will perform all four competitive swim strokes proficiently. Swimmers will also be introduced to swim team practice structure and terminology. Swimmers can expect to swim several laps of each stroke during a lesson, in addition to practicing drills and swim team skills such as flip turns and dives. Level requirements include ability to perform all four competitive strokes, and ability to swim at least 200 yards during a 45 minute lesson. Max 12/session
SUNBURST SWIM SCHOOL
RainOutLine
Receive weather related program and facility information at your fingertips. Areas include: Community Center Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Preschool & ET KidZone Sites Athletic Fields Walnut Hollow Disc Golf Course
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Visit carypark.com and click on RainOutLine
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SUNBURST SWIM SCHOOL
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
All ages Instructor: Staff Min/Max: 2/4 per instructor Semi-private swim lessons offer individualized instruction for all ability levels from Goldfish through Stingrays. Descriptions for each level can be found on page 17. Unfortunately, there are no make-ups or refunds if the participant does not show up for a scheduled lesson.
Private Swim Lessons
All ages Instructor: Staff Min/Max: 1/5
Private swim lessons offer one-on-one instruction for students at any age and ability level. Unfortunately, there are no make-ups or refunds if the participant does not show up for a scheduled lesson.
6/1-6/22 8:00-8:45 am 16228
Mon/Wed 6/3-6/12 5:15-6:00 pm 16229 $192/$265
Mon/Wed 6/3-6/12 7:15-8:00 am 16230 $192/$265 Mon/Wed 6/17-6/26 5:15-6:00 pm 16231 $192/$265
Mon/Wed 6/17-6/26 7:15-8:00 am 16232 $192/$265
Mon/Wed 7/8-7/17 5:15-6:00 pm 16233 $192/$265
Mon/Wed 7/8-7/17 7:15-8:00 am 16234 $192/$265
Saturday 7/13-8/3 8:00-8:45 am 16235 $192/$265
Mon/Wed 7/22-7/31 5:15-6:00 pm 16236 $192/$265
Mon/Wed 7/22-7/31 7:15-8:00 am 16237 $192/$265
Sunburst Swim School offers 7 new levels! Turn to page 17 for descriptions of the levels.
Days Dates Time Goldfish Dolphins Stingrays R/NR Fee Saturday 6/1-6/22 8:00-8:45 am 16198 16208 16218 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 6/3-6/12 5:15-6:00 pm 16199 16209 16219 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 6/3-6/12 7:15-8:00 am 16200 16210 16220 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 6/17-6/26 5:15-6:00 pm 16201 16211 16221 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 6/17-6/26 7:15-8:00 am 16202 16212 16222 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 7/8-7/17 5:15-6:00 pm 16203 16213 16223 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 7/8-7/17 7:15-8:00 am 16204 16214 16224 $152/$225 Saturday 7/13-8/3 8:00-8:45 am 16205 16215 16225 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 7/22-7/31 5:15-6:00 pm 16206 16216 16226 $152/$225 Mon/Wed 7/22-7/31 7:15-8:00 am 16207 16217 16227 $152/$225
Days Dates Time Any Level R/NR Fee
$192/$265
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Days Dates Time Guppies Starfish Goldfish Dolphins Stingrays Sharks Pre-Swim Team R/NR FEE M-W 6/3-6/12 8:15-9:00 am 16290 16306 16318 16326 $132/$198 M-W 6/3-6/12 9:10-9:55 am 16239 16257 16275 16291 $132/$198 M-W 6/3-6/12 10:00-10:45 am 16240 16258 16276 16292 16307 16319 16327 $132/$198 M/W 6/3-6/12 6:00-6:45 pm 16241 16259 16277 16293 16308 $68/$102 M-W 6/17-6/26 8:15-9:00 am 16294 16309 16320 16328 $132/$198 M-W 6/17-6/26 9:10-9:55 am 16243 16261 16279 16295 $132/$198 M-W 6/17-6/26 10:00-10:45 am 16244 16262 16280 16296 16310 16321 16329 $132/$198 M/W 6/17-6/26 6:00-6:45 pm 16245 16263 16281 16297 16311 $68/$102 M-W 7/8-7/17 8:15-9:00 am 16298 16312 16322 16330 $132/$198 M-W 7/8-7/17 9:10-9:55 am 16247 16265 16283 16299 $132/$198 M-W 7/8-7/17 10:00-10:45 am 16248 16266 16284 16300 16313 16323 16331 $132/$198 M/W 7/8-7/17 6:00-6:45 pm 16249 16267 16285 16301 16314 $68/$102 M-W 7/22-7/31 8:15-9:00 am 16302 16315 16324 16332 $132/$198
7/22-7/31 9:10-9:55 am 16251 16269 16287 16303 $132/$198 M-W 7/22-7/31 10:00-10:45 am 16252 16270 16288 16304 16316 16325 16333 $132/$198 M/W 7/22-7/31 6:00-6:45 pm 16253 16271 16289 16305 16317 $68/$102 Sa 6/1-6/22 8:55-9:30 am 16254 16272 $68/$102 Sa 7/13-8/3
am 16255 16273 $68/$102
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Group Lessons
SWIM SCHOOL
