Splash over to Schaumburg Park District to celebrate Aquatics Appreciation Week

Dive into Aquatics Appreciation Week with splash-tastic activities throughout the District including Wild, Wild West, pirates, tropical themes and more!

The free activities will be held at multiple SPD locations from 1 to 4 p.m., July 14 to 18.

Ahoy! Become a pirate on July 14 at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road. Canoes, paddle boats and kayaks are available for rent. There will be free treats for children. Rental fees are $10 per hour or $5 per half-hour.

It will be a Totally Tropical Tuesday on July 15 at The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road. The indoor pool will be transformed into a luau paradise where children will enjoy free themed games and treats. Admission is by daily fee. Daily use fee for youth is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Daily use fee for adults is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents.

Become a cowboy or cowgirl on July 16 at Wild, Wild West Wednesday at Meineke Pool, 220 E. Weathersfield Way. The event will feature free treats and games for children. Admission is by daily fee. Daily use fee for youth is $4 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Daily use fee for adults is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.

Find some treasure on July 17 during Tropical Treasure Thursday at Atcher Island, 730 S. Springinsguth Road. The tropical paradise will have free games and treats for children. Admission is by daily fee. Daily use fee for youth is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Daily use fee for adults is $7 for residents and $9 for non-residents.

The party at Atcher Island and Park will continue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a summer picnic. Families will enjoy a moon bounce, carnival games, fabulous face painting, music and great barbecue food. Admission is $2. Food will be available for purchase. Cost is $3 for a hot dog or brat, chips and a drink.

End the exciting week on July 18 at Bock Disco Day at Bock Pool, 1223 W. Sharon Lane. Children will chill out with groovy games and funky fun. Admission is by daily fee. Daily use fee for youth is $4 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Daily use fee for adults is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.

For more information, call (847) 490-7015 or visit www.parkfun.com.