Schedule & Hours
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May 25
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11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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Weekdays |
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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Weekends |
9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
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Adult Float* ()
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Saturdays |
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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Sundays |
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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* There will be no morning float on June 9, June 23 or July 21 |
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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Evening Adult Float Dates:
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June 23 |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Adult Float ()
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July 21 |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Adult Float ()
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Closed (Back-to-school) |
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9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
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Adult Float
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11:00 a.m. - Dusk
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Open Swim
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9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
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Adult Float
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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Closed (Back-to-school) |
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9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
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Adult Float
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11:00 a.m. - Dusk
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Open Swim
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9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
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Adult Float
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Open Swim
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Daily Fees
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Daily Admission Fee
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Resident Daily Admission |
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$6.00
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Resident Admission (after 5:00 p.m.) |
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$3.00
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Non-Resident Daily Admission |
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$10.00
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Non-Resident Admission (after 5:00 p.m.) |
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$3.00
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Location
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Address:
500 W. Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
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Phone:
630.848.5092
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Swim Lessons
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Mudrats
Children through young adults are invited to join the Mudrat swim team to enhance competitive strokes, conditioning, starts, turns and more. Mudrat swimmers are encouraged to have fun and do their best regardless of whether they win or lose. Pre-requisites: Swimmers must meet the stated age requirement by May 31, 2013. Swimmers eight years and under should be able to swim freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards. Swimmers nine years and older should be able to swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for 50 yards. Parental Requirements: Parents must work six meets during the season (plus City Meet and/or Classic Meet). The Mudrat Parent Board requires a 0 per family deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon completion of the parental requirement stated above. This deposit will be collected by the parent board by the first practice session May 28, 2013.
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Swim Lessons: Indoor
This program is designed to improve each child's swimming skills at his or her own pace. Swimmers are placed by skill level and each participant will learn water safety skills appropriate to their level. Level 1 has an instructor to child ratio of 2:4, and a ratio of 3:5 for Levels 2-7. Swimming requires advanced motor coordination that takes practice, and it is normal for a swimmer to remain at the same level for more than one session. If, after a session begins, we believe a swimmer has been placed in an inappropriate level, we will make the adjustment to ensure that every child will feel comfortable at their assigned level. The NNHS aquatics facility provides a unique and advantageous environment for novice swimmers because of the extremely shallow nature of part of the pool. It is solidly 3 1/2' deep with the exception of the lanes and deep end.
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Swim Team Conditioning
This program is designed to condition the competitive swimmer. (jam) Beginning Swimmers capable of swimming 25 yards, or one length of the pool, using freestyle and backstroke without stopping. Intermediate Swimmers capable of swimming all four competitive strokes for a distance of 25 yards without stopping. Advanced Swimmers capable of swimming all four competitive strokes for a distance of 50 yards without stopping.
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Swim: Masters Swim
Swim: Masters Swim Designed for adult advanced beginners, competitive swimmers and triathletes interested in improving all aspects of swimming in the company of a supportive community of swimmers. Each session features multiple workouts. Competitive swimming experience is necessary. Typical yardage for each session will range from 2,500-4,500.
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Water Polo Spring
Introductory and advanced water polo instruction is offered. Lesson plans will include conditioning, mobility drills with and without the ball, passing, shooting, basic rules of the game, individual skill development and the concept of team play and sportsmanship with scrimmages. Advancing athletes will progress to more advanced individual and team techniques taught by an experienced coaching staff from napervillewaterpolo.com in preparation for competitive league play offered at various times during the year. Athletes must be able to safely swim for 100-yards (4 lengths) freestyle in an all-deep pool without stopping. The coaching staff will group participants based on their skill levels and swimming ability.
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Events
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Open Water Polo Play
Tuesday and Friday Evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m. |
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Special Needs Nights
Families with individuals who have special needs are invited to enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening after regular operating hours of Centennial Beach. The shallow end and slide will be open Sundays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on June 16, 30, July 14 and 28. No registration is required. Cost is a person at the door or you may apply your membership toward entry.
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Weekend Adult Float
Float your cares away during this most relaxing time of day! On
Saturday and Sunday mornings, from 9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m., adults
age 18 and older can swim, sun or paddle around the Beach on an
inner tube. No morning float June 9 and 23 and July 21. Come try
evening float June 23 and July 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. No one
under age 18 will be permitted inside the Beach until 11:00 a.m.
Adult Float begins June 1. |
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Group Rentals
Looking for a unique venue to host your next special occasion? Make Centennial Beach the backdrop for your memorable, fun-filled day of swimming and relaxation. To help plan your special day we have several group outing options for you to consider:
Group Discount:
Groups of 25 or more can enjoy the day for a discounted fee of $5.00/person.
Group Discount plus Reserved Area:
Groups of 25 or more can come and enjoy the day in a reserved area.
This option includes the $5.00/person entrance fee and a fee of $25.00-$50.00 for the reserved area. Reserved area fee varies based on the number of guests and space needed.
Centennial Grill Catering option plus Reserved Area:
Groups of 10-25 can enjoy Centennial Beach and catering from our very own Centennial Grill.
For $14.00/person your group will receive a reserved area, entrance fee and a lunchbox meal. Lunchbox meals include your choice of a hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken tenders or hot dog plus watermelon or chips, cookie and a medium drink. Lunchbox serving times are only available from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or in the evening from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Build–Your–Own Experience:
Groups larger than 30 guests that would like to have Centennial Grill provide event catering should call 630-848-5092 to discuss Build-Your-Own Experience options.
Need more information?
Please call 630-848-5092 for more information, to check availability or to reserve your date.
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Rules
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A complete listing of all Centennial Beach Safety Rules can be found here and at the entrances into Centennial Beach.
Supervision
Infants and toddlers who are not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers approved by the Department of Public Health. Swim diapers are available for purchased on site at the Centennial Beach Store.
Children age 7 and younger must be surpervised at all times by a parent or guardian (age 16+) during their visit to Centennial Beach. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and respon in case of emergency.
Beach Closings
On occasion the beach will be closed before the regularly scheduled session due to air temperature falling below 65 degrees, rain, lightning, and other threatening weather conditions. The Beach will close for any situation that would jeopardize the health/safety of the people present. A closure may also happen due to lack of attendance.
Deep Water and Diving Boards
Due to the depth and length of Centennial Beach, we are very strict about the swimming requirements for our deep end and diving board area. Any swimmer who has not graduated from the 8th grade will be required to pass a deep water test before they are allowed in the deep end or allowed to use the diving boards. All swimmers will be required to swim a total distance of 100 meters using the front crawl stroke. (This distance is two lengths of the lap lanes.)
The deep water test will be offered at 12:50 p.m., 2:50 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. daily.
Due to the staffing that is required to offer this test, we are only able to test patrons three times daily.
The Beach staff reserves the right to remove any swimmer, no matter what age, from the deep end if he or she appears to be tired or struggling while swimming.
Personal Floatation Devices
ONLY Coast Guard approved floatation devices are permitted in the beach. There are a limited number of life jackets available at the guardhouse.
Smoke Free
Centennial Beach is a smoke-free facility. No smoking will be permitted on the grounds or inside the Bathhouse. We appreciate your cooperation.
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History
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First-time visitors are often times surprised and amazed by Centennial Beach and its uniqueness, and many still are unaware of its rich history as an important part of the community.
Naperville was a century old in 1931 when the former quarry property was purchased as a part of the city's centennial celebration for $16,500.
Thirty-three local citizens personally and willingly underwrote the cost of the land although, at the time, the Great Depression was having an impact not only in Naperville, but across the world. Each member of the group contributed 0 to purchase the 45-acre site in downtown Naperville near the West Branch of the DuPage River. The property was to commemorate a century of progress and was dedicated as a permanent memorial on June 6, 1931. Actual development of Centennial Beach as a swimming facility began in 1932.
In 1934, the limestone bathhouse was completed and the first Beach water show - also known as an "Aquathon" - was hosted to honor the completion of the structure. Re-creations of this original Aquathon, which included water skiing, diving, comedy ballet and synchronized swimming, were held in the 1940s and 50s. The most recent Aquathon was hosted by the Naperville Park District in 2006 as a part of the Beach's 75th birthday celebration.
In later years, the large, double-quarry was divided. One part of the quarry remained Centennial Beach while the other part became the paddleboat quarry. During the warmer weather months, visitors can rent a paddleboat for a refreshing and fun trip around this portion of the historic quarry. It also is a popular place for catch-and-release fishing for small fish.
Renovations and improvements over the years have maintained the beloved community swimming facility. However, each improvement has been carefully planned and executed in order to maintain the historic nature and significance of Centennial Beach - an aspect that is of great importance to the community. In 2004, Centennial Beach hosted a grand reopening of the facility after a nine-month renovation project including the installation of new concrete decks, a new water circulation system, facility lighting, and new staircases leading to the bathhouse.
Over the course of a summer, weather-permitting, Centennial Beach charms more than 135,000 visitors from Memorial Day through Labor Day, who come to enjoy a day of swimming, sunning, picnicking, and playing with family and friends.
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