Above / Paddleboat rides around the quarry are opportunities to watch waterfowl such as double-crested cormorants, egrets, great blue heron, Canada geese and Mallard ducks. (PN File Photo)
Naperville Park District Report
On Sat., May 10, the Paddleboat Quarry, located at 441 Aurora Ave, opens to the public and signals the beginning of the 2025 summer season. The quarry will be open on weekends only from 10AM -7PM until Memorial Day weekend, when daily hours for the Park District’s aquatic recreation facilities, including Centennial Beach and its two splash pads, begin.
The Paddleboat Quarry is located on the Riverwalk adjacent to Rotary Hill. Centennial Beach is the community’s unique and historic swimming facility, located at 500 W. Jackson Avenue. Beach goers can enjoy a sandy beach, bag toss area, shallow-end slide, diving boards and more.
The Paddleboat Quarry offers paddleboats, paddleboards and kayaks for rentals, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis for 20-minute or 40-minute rides. Paddleboats can accommodate up to four people and kayaks include one-person or two-person rentals. Paddleboards are available for patrons 13 years of age or older. Those individuals under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign a waiver.
Fee information
Paddleboat Fees: 20 minutes $16 / 40 minutes $22
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Paddleboards Fees: 20 minutes $11 / 40 minutes $16
Persons 13 years of age and up may operate a kayak or paddleboard. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign the wavier.
Kayak Fees:
One-person kayak rental 20 minutes $11 / 40 minutes$16
Two-person kayak rental 20 minutes $16 / 40 minutes$23
Centennial Beach & splash pads open Memorial Day Weekend
The District’s two splash pads are located at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road, and the 95th Street Community Plaza at Frontier Sports Complex, at 3109 Cedar Glade Drive.
Centennial Beach has a full lineup of aquatic programs scheduled for the summer, including youth and adult swim lessons, Beachside Yoga, Paddleboard Yoga, and Mudrats Swim Team. Special Needs Nights are scheduled from 6:30 to 8PM for June 15, June 29, and July 27. Families with individuals who have special needs can enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at Centennial Beach after regular operating hours.
Beach memberships for the 2025 season are available for purchase at napervilleparks.org/beachmemberships; memberships are available at a discounted price through May 26. Benefits of membership include early entry on weekdays, coupons for Park District amenities, 10% discount at the Centennial Grill and two guest passes.
Splash pads are free to use, but available on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities are open daily from 9AM to 8PM from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
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