Above / Centennial Beach, located at 500 W. Jackson Ave., aims to open for 2020 on June 20. (PN File Photos)
UPDATE, April 9, 2020 / The Naperville Park District released news that Centennial Beach plans to open on June 20, 2020, of Father’s Day Weekend.
Original Post, May 26, 2016 / Naperville Park District’s historic Centennial Beach opens for the 2016 season on Saturday, May 28, kicking off its 85th anniversary year on Memorial Day weekend when temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-eighties.
Centennial Beach hours this weekend are 11AM to 8PM on Saturday and 11AM to 6PM on Sunday and Memorial Day.
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. (Note that Knoch Park and Knoch Knolls Park also bear the name of the honorable judge from Naperville who served the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.)
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.
Daily Passes & Season Memberships – Plus
Both daily passes and season memberships are available for residents and nonresidents. Season memberships include a members-only day, a 10 percent 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 5PM 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.
