Oglesby Municipal Pool

Pool Drive, Oglesby, IL 61348
ph: 815-481-8688

Applications for 2019 summer employment with the Oglesby Parks and Recreation Department and the Oglesby Municipal Pool are now available at the Oglesby City Clerk’s office and online on the Seasonal Employment Opportunities page.

Oglesby’s municipal swimming pool opens (weather permitting) around Memorial Day and closes in mid-August. The pool is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is available for rent after hours for pool parties. The Parks and Recreation department also offers swimming lessons. The grounds surrounding the pool are also home to Oglesby’s Summer Fun Fest, which is held Father’s Day weekend each year.

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A Revitalized Oglesby
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July 21, Central Region Tournament

Central Region Tournament begins on Saturday and ends on Wednesday at Oglesby’s Gandolfi Field. The best teams from the central region states come to Oglesby and Peru to play for a chance to make it to the World Championship. Oglesby will hold the Championship game on Wednesday, July 25 at 8:00 PM.

Oct 20, Harvest Fest

Harvest Fest begins at 9:00 AM and continues on throughout the day with many fun and family oriented events. The events may include: Harvest Marketplace, Team Scramble (like Amazing Race), Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Face painting, and Family Fun. Now featuring the annual Halloween Parade at 3:00 PM. Line-up starts at the corners of Spring Ave. and Walnut St. at 2:45 PM and concludes at Woodland Ave. and Walnut St.