Crystal Lake Main Beach

Category: Swimming lake

Address: 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

Phone: +18154775404

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–8PM

Monday: 9AM–8PM

Tuesday: 9AM–8PM

Wednesday: 9AM–8PM

Thursday: 9AM–8PM

Friday: 9AM–8PM

Saturday: 9AM–8PM

Reviews

Christine Jenks

Oct 25, 2022

Great place and fun to be

Sean

Sep 11, 2022

If you are looking to swim with some friends or family then keep looking because the beach portion is crowded with a summer camp. You can't even find a place to swim because they only rope off a small area that you are allowed in.

Elizabeth Ashley

Sep 5, 2022

We live in Prairie Grove which pays far in more taxes than Crystal Lake we even have a Crystal Lake address but it was still $60 for my little family to get in to swim today. We will never come back here thanks to those prices!

Amanda Jendusa-Nicolai

Sep 4, 2022

Not really worth what we paid just to get in...all of the lifeguards had to be about 16 years old and had bad attitudes, the showers/bathrooms were dirty....it's a cute little park but if we're paying just for admission when nothing special is going on I'd expect a bit more

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Questions & Answers

Is the main beach still closed due to bacteria found in the water? Swim lessons canceled?

Jill Pacheco | Oct 28, 2018
Jenny Leech | Oct 27, 2020

Main Beach is open. Main Beach was only closed for 1 day. Please refer to our website for questions regarding beach closures https://www.crystallakeparks.org/beaches

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Does it cost money to be at Crystal lake???

Kansas Mendala | Oct 28, 2018
Parminder Kaur | Oct 28, 2018

Is this free after 5 for non residents also?

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can u bring a grill nd bbq ,is it a picnic area by beach

LaGinnise Dickerson | Oct 28, 2018
Ryan Ahrens | Oct 28, 2018

Yes for sure I do it every chance I get

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Is there a closing time?

Adriana gonzalez | Oct 28, 2017
Karin Kubacki | Oct 28, 2017

Yes, it closes at dusk.

Does it cost anything to go to this beach????

Mike Heinzman | Jul 29, 2022
Ian Coger | Jul 29, 2022

$5 to swim but that’s it if you’re not swimming then you don’t have to pay

Is it open to non residents

Angg_ girl | Oct 27, 2020
Edith Rodriguez | Oct 27, 2020

Yes it is.. as usual nonresident entrance is a little bit more

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Hi everyone, what is the charge for one day visit preferably a Sunday, and what is the charge

Julio Gonzalez | Oct 27, 2020
Emily Pope | Oct 27, 2020

It's free

are the rest rooms open this evening Friday June 12

Jerry Shaffer | Oct 27, 2020
Andy Saputo | Oct 27, 2020

Not all of them. There are two sets at the main building but one set is locked up. The other set is open.

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Is the beach open today?

Brett Adams | Oct 28, 2017
Susan Labaj | Oct 28, 2017

Closes on Labor Day, but public grounds aren't locked & are accessible until dark

Can you paddle board here and if so do I rent or bring my own

Michael Ann Smith | Aug 28, 2022
Kris Carter | Aug 28, 2022

They offer rentals. You can bring your own, but you need to be a CL resident and get a lake usage decal.

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You can bring a small dog

Elena Mena | Aug 28, 2022
Nelson Burgos | Aug 28, 2022

Not recommended

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Beautiful place, I am Turkish, friends welcomed me, my family was comfortable, there is no direction to improve, I recommend a nice place

levent isgandarov | Jul 29, 2022
Crystal Lake Main Beach | Jul 29, 2022

We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to Main Beach. Hope you can come back for another visit soon!

What time does the main beach open?

Diamante Holt | Oct 27, 2021
Crystal Lake Main Beach | Oct 27, 2021

Main Beach is open 7 days/week, 9 am-dusk. You can find additional admission information on our website https://www.crystallakeparks.org/beaches

can we swim here

Fayth McMahon | Oct 27, 2021
Crystal Lake Main Beach | Oct 27, 2021

Main Beach swim area opens on Sat, May 29. You can find info about admission and hours of operation on our website https://www.crystallakeparks.org/beaches

Is night fishing allowed?

Theresa Bowman | Oct 27, 2020
Jason Hager | Oct 27, 2020

No. Gates close at 8pm

Is there a capacity limit like 3 Oaks Recreational ?

Juan Bravo | Oct 27, 2020
The Gamer | Oct 27, 2020

No there isnt

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Is this it open? And can you get in the water?

Starry J | Oct 27, 2020
Erica V | Oct 27, 2020

Beach is still closed. Its fenced off. You can walk around the grounds but not the actual beach.

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Is the beach open today

Adam Nelson | Oct 27, 2020
Raul Moctezuma Jr. | Oct 27, 2020

It's open but you cannot get in the water

This place is free

ITZEL GOMEZ | Oct 28, 2019
Jesus Garcia | Oct 28, 2019

It is not free, if they charge.

Can you bring your own kyak to the lake?

greg sauer | Oct 28, 2019
Whispering Eye | Oct 28, 2019

Yes

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I saw people had cans of beer; is that allowed if you bring a cooler?

Vanessa Z- Huebner | Oct 28, 2019
Diane Marks | Oct 28, 2019

Yes it is.

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Does the beach admissions accept credit cards?

marina ruiz | Oct 28, 2018
Mike Sage | Oct 28, 2018

No

08/12/18.....Is main beach open this week?? Thks

John Kaiser | Oct 28, 2018
Simon Silva | Oct 28, 2018

Yes

How much is admission for non residents before and after 5pm?

Andrea Coleman | Oct 28, 2018
Jackie Hampson | Oct 28, 2018

Before 5pm its $11, after 5pm its $5.50

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Is this beach dog friendly

Jen Tantlinger | Oct 28, 2018
Steve Otten | Oct 28, 2018

Directly from the park district website: DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS AT BEACHES Animals are prohibited at Main Beach Park and West Beach Park (qualified service animals are exempt.)

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Do u need a license to go fishing ?

Miriam Pacheco | Oct 28, 2018
Daren DeWitt | Oct 28, 2018

Only if you are 16 years or older.

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What's the Wi-Fi password at main beach?

Nick j | Oct 28, 2018
Nick j | Oct 28, 2018

It's on

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Will the beach be open on Labor Day tomorrow?

Gabor Puska | Oct 28, 2017
Daren DeWitt | Oct 28, 2017

yes

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