Beaches

Crystal Lake Park District Beaches

West Beach
2330 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Opening Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
Closing Date: Sunday, August 19, 2007
Beach Hours: 9 AM until dusk daily
*Weekends only when school is in session.

Main Beach
300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake
Opening Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
Closing Date: Monday, September 3, 2007
Beach Hours: 9 AM until dusk daily, 3 PM unitl dusk when school is in session.

Daily Admission
Resident: Free
Vehicles entering Main or West Park Beach MUST have a current vehicle sticker attached to the windshield or a daily fee will be charged. City of Crystal Lake, Village of Lakewood and the Park District stickers are accepted.

Non-Resident - 2007 Fees
Non-resident daily fees to enter the beaches are:
Adults (16 and older): $10
Youth (4-15 years): $6
Ages 3 and under: Free
Parking: $5

Guests of Residents (NEW for 2007)
A resident family can bring up to 4 non-resident guests into the beach at no charge. Each person over the limit will be charged a $4 entry fee.

Non-Resident Beach Pass
The Crystal Lake Park District is now offering a non-resident beach pass, valid Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. A family pass is $200 (limit two passes), and an individual pass is $100. The passes are for beach use only and do not include the boat launch, program or special event privileges. The passes do not include entrance of guests.

To obtain a non-resident beach pass, you must provide all the following documents, in person:

• a valid driver’s license
• current vehicle registration(s)
• names of all family members residing at your address

Bike Compound
A lock-up area for bikes is provided at Main and West Beaches.

Safety
For the safety of a all patrons, the park district employs a highly trained lifeguard team, beach manager and a number of support personnel who are on duty 9 AM to dusk daily. Swim break rest periods are scheduled for 2:15 PM and 4:15 PM daily for everyone’s safety. Rest periods may be run every hour on the hour depending on the temperature.

Supervision of Children
Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult ages 16 or older.

Refreshments
The concession stands are open daily serving a variety of prepared hot foods, ice cream, beverages, chips and candy.

Picnicking
Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and holidays, you must obtain a table permit at the entrance gate and keep it on your table throughout the day. Only one permit per carload will be issued.

Safety Condition Markers
Flagpoles located at Main and West Beaches (adjacent to the recreation buildings) carry color-coded weather flags to inform boaters about weather conditions. To help ensure your safety, please learn the meaning of the following flag colors and make it a habit to look for them while on the lake.

	GREEN:	Fair weather, light air, wind 1-10 m.p.h.
	BLUE:	Fair weather, heavy air, wind 10-20 m.p.h.
	RED & BLUE:	Poor weather, heavy air, wind above 20 m.p.h.
	YELLOW:	Storm approaching
	RED:	Beach Closed. KEEP OFF LAKE