Post Updated / Aug. 16, 2013
Where has the summer gone? Seems just yesterday Centennial Beach was being filled with more than 6 million gallons of fresh water for a season of fun in the sun, sand and shade trees. Today is the final Friday of the 2013 swimming season. Beginning Monday and for the next two weeks, The Beach will be open on weekends only. Residents are reminded to note the special end-of-season hours through Labor Day.
Park district officials explained that as many members of the staff return to college and high school, as well as days that are becoming shorter, August brings a change in operating hours for the 2013 Beach season:
Now through August 18: Regular Schedule
• Weekdays: 11AM-8PM, Open Swim • Saturdays: 9-10:55AM, Adult Float; 11AM-8PM, Open Swim • Sundays: 9-10:55AM, Adult Float; 11AM-6PM, Open Swim August 19-23: The Beach is closed.August 24-25: Weekend Hours • Saturday: 9-10:55AM, Adult Float; 11AM.-dusk, Open Swim • Sunday: 9-10:55AM, Adult Float; 11AM-6PM, Open SwimAugust 26-30: The Beach is closed
August 31 – September 2 – Labor Day Weekend Hours
• Saturday: 9-10:55AM, Adult Float; 11AM-dusk, Open Swim • Sunday: 9-10:55AM, Adult Float; 11:00 a.m.-6PM, Open Swim • Hours on Labor Day will be 11AM-6PM, Open Swim. Season ends.
This month patrons are asked to be mindful that during the times that the Beach is open, certain sections of the water could be closed for safety reasons, due to the limited availability of lifeguards. If the air temperature seems a little chilly for a dip, the sandy beach welcomes sandcastles and the volleyball court is set for play.
For more information, visit www.centennialbeach.org.
Here’s to a safe and healthful Last Fling Labor Day weekend! Enjoy all the amenities and activties along the Riverwalk and at Centennial Beach.
