Centennial Beach opens on May 28 for the 2016 season
Naperville Park District's historic Centennial Beach opens for the 2016 season on Saturday, May 28, kicking off its 85th anniversary year on a warm Memorial Day weekend.
Originally a stone quarry, Centennial Beach became the community's unique swimming facility in 1931 through the vision and generosity of a citizen committee led by Judge Win Knoch. Today, the Beach welcomes more than 100,000 patrons annually, offering something for all ages. Kids look forward to building castles in the sand, exploring the water play features and sliding down the slide. Adults can enjoy a vacation experience, alternating between relaxing under shade trees or umbrellas and swimming laps or floating in the spacious deep end of the pool. Teens can swim out to the rafts, play sand volleyball or soak up the sun.
Centennial Beach offers both daily passes and season memberships for residents and nonresidents. Season memberships include a members-only day, a 10% discount at Centennial Grill, and, new this year, a coupon book featuring discounts at local businesses. Twilight memberships are available for those who plan to visit the Beach on weekday evenings after 5:00 p.m. as well as on weekends. Additionally, members may purchase a Plus Friends Pass for out-of-town summer visitors, including grandparents, nannies, friends and family. Information about rates and registration can be found at www.centennialbeach.org.
Once again the Beach will extend its hours to include times for "Weekend Adult Float" and "Special Needs Nights." Adults can float on inner tubes on most Saturday and Sunday mornings, beginning June 4. Please note that there is no Adult Float on June 12, as the Beach will host the Esprit de She triathlon event that morning.
Families with individuals who have special needs may enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at Centennial Beach after regular hours on Sundays, June 5 and 26, and July 17 and 31. Walk-ins are welcome, and no pre-registration is required. Season members may use their passes; others will pay $3 per person. Hours are 6:30-8:00 p.m. Swimming will be available in the shallow end, including access to the slide and water play features.