May 26  Time  Type
   11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Open Swim
May 27 & 28  Time  Type
   11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 May 29 - August 12  Time  Type
 Weekdays  11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 Weekends  9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
 Saturdays  11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 Sundays  11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 July 4th  Time  Type
   11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 August 13 - 17  Time  Type
  4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 August 18  Time  Type
   9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
   11:00 a.m. - Dusk  Open Swim
 August 19  Time  Type
   9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
   11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 August 20 - 24  Time  Type
 Closed (Back-to-school)  Closed  Closed
 August 25  Time  Type
   9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
   11:00 a.m. - Dusk  Open Swim
 August 26  Time  Type
   9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
   11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 August 27 - 31  Time  Type
 Closed (Back-to-school)  Closed  Closed
 September 1  Time  Type
   9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
   11:00 a.m. - Dusk  Open Swim
 September 2  Time  Type
   9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.  Adult Float
   11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim
 September 3  Time  Type
   11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Open Swim

 

Membership Type Age Fee
Resident Early Bird Rate - On sale now through May 20
 Resident Youth  3-17  $34.00
 Resident Adult  18-59  $44.00
 Resident Senior  60 and up  $34.00
 Resident Family  All  $149.00
Resident Normal Rate - After May 20
 Resident Youth  3-17  $42.00
 Resident Adult  18-59  $53.00
 Resident Senior  60 and up  $42.00
 Resident Family  All  $179.00
Non-Residents - On sale now
 Non Resident Youth  3-17  $69.00
 Non Resident Adult  18-59  $82.00
 Non Resident Senior  60 and up  $69.00
 Non Resident Family  All  $256.00
 


If you are purchasing a Centennial Beach membership for the first time, please visit us at the Naperville Park District's Administration Building located at 320 W. Jackson Avenue and South Maintenance Facility, 3415 Book Road. Please bring proof of Naperville residency in the form of a utility bill or a new pre-printed check in addition to your payment. A photo will be taken of you that will be included on your Beach membership I.D., so you must be present to obtain your card as a first-time member.


 

 Daily Admission Fee  Fee
 Resident Daily Admission  $6.00
 Resident Admission (after 5:00 p.m.)  $3.00
 Non-Resident Daily Admission  $10.00
 Non-Resident Admission (after 5:00 p.m.)  $3.00
 


CENTENNIAL BEACH LIFEGUARDS
At the core of what makes Centennial Beach unique is the lifeguarding staff. Each season they undergo rigorous training in water safety and lifesaving skills. Each possesses certifications in first aid, CPR and SCUBA. This team’s collective skills and knowledge are put to the test annually, and their achievements have been recognized through numerous awards.


 
FRIENDS AND FAMILY PASS AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY 20 ONLY

Back by popular demand is our Friends and Family Pass! Our resident and nonresident members have the opportunity to purchase a special, limited time offer membership for their friends and family. The pass is designed for out-of-town summer visitors. It’s perfect for visiting grandparents, nannies and, well, friends and family!

The pass is available for purchase for $66(R)/$99(N) and provides the pass holder with the ability to bring up to two additional guests on any given day. The pass will be linked directly to the pass holder’s primary membership. Pass Holders must always accompany their guest(s) in order to use the Friends and Family Pass.

Please note that this pass cannot be used for group rentals. Additionally it is nontransferable and nonrefundable. If you are registering online, look for the Friends and Family extra fee that is located within each of the memberships.

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Open Water Polo Play

Tuesday and Friday Evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m.


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 17, 24, July 15 and 29. No registration is required. Cost is $3.00/person at the door or you may apply your membership toward entry.
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Weekend Adult Float

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, from 9:00-10:55 a.m., adults 18 and older get their chance to act like "kids" again. Swim, sun, or paddle around the Beach on an inner tube. No one under 18 will be permitted in the park until 11:00 a.m. Adult float begins June 2.

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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Starfish Swim School
 

 

 

A complete listing of all Centennial Beach Safety Rules can be found here and at the entrances into Centennial Beach.

    - 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.
    - Parents or guardians age 16 or over are responsible for supervising children are seven or under. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and respond in case of an emergency.
    - Only U.S. Coast Guard approved floatation devices are allowed. Centennial Beach does offer a limited number of floatation devices for use by all patrons

Staff reserves the right to move a swimmer if he or she is not swimming at the appropriate speed.

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.


 

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 $500 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.

 

 
Address:
500 W. Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540

Phone:
630.848.5092 (Memorial Day - Labor Day)


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WEATHER UPDATES
In the event of inclement weather, poor conditions, low attendance, or insufficient staffing the manager may close the Beach or certain sections of the Beach. Beginning mid-August, the Beach will close earlier due to the earlier darkness.
FEATURES
• Water play features that add an element of fun and provide children with a convenient place to fill their buckets and cool off
• Shallow-end slide
• Almost six acres of fence-enclosed area, including four acres of grass and trees
• A large sand beach, located next to the shallow end, is perfect for toddlers and sandcastle buffs
• Award-winning, licensed lifeguards
• First aid/safety equipment on the premises
• Clean, supervised bathhouses with showers and coin lockers
• N.C.A.A./U.S.S.-approved diving complex: two one-meter boards and one three-meter board
• Plenty of free, off-street parking
• Playground equipment, and Frisbee® area

Our Mission

To provide recreation and park experiences that enrich the quality of life for our community

Our Vision

To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community.

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