Octavia Pool Colfax IL

02/06/2026

If you are 15 or older and interested in lifeguarding this summer, here is an opportunity to get your lifeguard certification!!

Lifeguard courses are back for 2026! There are 2 course options: one in March and one in April. You must be 15 years old by the end of the course you’re in. If you’re interested in applying, please contact Lori at the Rec Center.

08/31/2025

The pool will be closing at 3:00 today, 8/31, due to low attendance. Tomorrow will be the last day we are open for 2025!

08/30/2025

Octavia Pool will be closing today August 30th at 3:00 due to low attendance

08/30/2025

We have some items up here that have been separated from their owner. Anything look familiar? If so, come on up and grab it before we close for the season on Monday!

08/30/2025

Last weekend to get a swim in! We are open today! Come on up!

08/24/2025

The pool will be closing at 3:00 PM today due to low attendance. See you all next weekend!

08/16/2025

The forecast is HOT 🥵☀️ this weekend and the pool will be open!!

08/14/2025

Join us for water aerobics at 7:00 tonight!!

Water aerobics will be in the evenings this week!!

The pool is closed for public swim during the week, but we will be hosting water aerobics on Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM.

Water aerobics are $2 per person and season passes do not apply.

08/12/2025

Looking at the forecast and what’s to come during the 7:00 hour we have decided to cancel water aerobics tonight. We will try again Thursday at 7:00 PM!

Water aerobics will be in the evenings this week!!

The pool is closed for public swim during the week, but we will be hosting water aerobics on Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM.

Water aerobics are $2 per person and season passes do not apply.

08/10/2025

Water aerobics will be in the evenings this week!!

The pool is closed for public swim during the week, but we will be hosting water aerobics on Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM.

Water aerobics are $2 per person and season passes do not apply.

08/10/2025

The fireworks looked amazing from the pool deck on Friday night, and we had an awesome time with all of our swimmers!! Thank you to everyone for coming out and supporting the pool during the Colfax Good Ole Days!

The pool will be open 12:00-7:00 PM today, and it’s going to be a hot, sunny day! After today we will be open 12:00-6:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays until Labor Day!

08/08/2025

After the rain and lightening cleared up there was a beautiful sunset sky last night!!

Join us tonight for our last night swim of the season and watch the fireworks 🎇🎆 with us! The pool will be open 12:00-9:30 PM tonight, and will close immediately following the fireworks.

It is $5 per person over the age of 3 from 12:00-5:00 today, and FREE after 5:00!