Three Oaks Recreation Area

Yes! You are able to bring your own food & beverage into the area

Yep! Bring charcoal

Yes a lot of dogs were there .

Someday go hang out over by the fishing docks and the bridge and watch the fish swim back and forth there is a well-known catfish and some bass that hang out there quite often otherwise it is catching release and there are very nice fish throughout

I wish

Typically, it is $5 parking fee per car and then $10 for anyone 16 and older. Senior citizens and children 4-15 are $6.00. Rate is cheaper after 4:00 pm.

sure

Is the fishing area open?

No camp sites. Just fishing and swimming and boating.

I wouldn't bring glass

not

I believe it is catch and release but maybe the rules have changed. Call first.

I don't see why not. To be sure check with the Illinois hunting and wildlife website.

No.

Is the fishing area closed as well?

Not until the beach opens again in the spring.

$12 for first hour $5 per hour thereafter

The gates open at 6:30am each day. Most of the time. Sometimes they run a little late. Usually a line of fisherman are there waiting.

Yes..clean water👍

No

You can come Ice Fishing on Wonder Lake! I don't think you can at Three Oaks. Wonder Lake and Muccolum Lake are perfect for ice fishing!!

yes you can use kayak and the fishing is relax and really quiet. great place

Hi Luis, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, personal watercrafts are not allowed as to protect against any invasive species.

I believe if you have a Crystal Lake vehicle sticker entry is free. If not, drop them off as Matt suggested

Yes.

Hello, yes, but if you bring a small grill from home, it must be a charcoal grill as propane or gas grills are not allowed. We do also have public grills available for use in the Picnic Grove!

The vacation is over so they have a different schedule

Yes you need a fishing license to fish.

Not the best signal

Hi Jaemo, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the picnic areas, pavilions or beach. However, we do welcome dogs on the walking trails while on a leash!

They provide them at a cost. They must be approved.

Depends on what you want and the day of the week. Maybe on a weekend for a pavilion.

Thank you for your question! The parking fee is $5.00 per car without a valid City vehicle sticker.

Hi Carol, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Three Oaks Recreation Area does not allow any outside watercrafts as to protect against any invasive species.

Hi Ally, thank you for your question. There is no fee to enter the park by foot or bike. The parking fee is only charged to vehicles without a valid City vehicle sticker.

Yes it is

At the city hall. https://www.crystallake.org/your-government/departments/finance/vehicle-stickers

Yes

Yes it should be open till Labor day weekend and non residents usually have to wait until 2pm to enter the beach depending on capacity!

Hi Chris, unfortunately, Three Oaks does not allow any outside watercraft as to protect against invasive species.

Hi Tom, Culvers is no longer at the park, but we do have The Cottage on the Beach instead! The Cottage on the Beach will be open on the weekends through Labor Day.

Hi Christy, yes, there are portable restrooms about the parking lot for public use. These are available during normal park hours, 6:30 am – sunset, daily.

Yes

Not sure but I think yes , give them a call

5 bucks

Beach is closed. They do have picnic areas and kayak rentals.

Only if you live in crystal lake. If you don't its $5 to park.

No I believe you have to rent from them

I don't think so.

Paddle board and kayak is open

They are 😊

Not yet....but it has nothing to do with the water level..it was high last year and will be high all year this year until they fix the issues with the drainage

I believe if you are a resident of Crystal lake you can fish for free but if you are a non resident there are charges for parking and entry. You can also rent boats here for fishing.

No

yes

I don't know the weekday hours for kayaking. If you're a resident of Crystal Lake, there is no charge. However, if you're not a resident, it's a $5 charge per car load.

Website or hotels.com

Yes

It open at 8am during the summer but it depends on weather you have to check the website bc if storm are in area they will not let you in snd if water levels are high there a lot but tshe is right 7pm

When you first enter you'll see a beach area to your right to swim in. Once you enter the area there are bathrooms with showers to your right and the food court to your left. Keep in mind that they do. Charge for non residents. $10 for adults and $6 for kids. If you wanna go in an out they'll just stamp your hand.

There's a designated smoking zone outside of the main area.

Yes

Fees for non residents =$5 to park and $10 for beach

Last time I was there i saw a family enjoy there time with a rc boat in the water and noone said anything.

If your a resident

According to  https://www.crystallake.org/three-oaks-recreation/hours-and-pet-rules Pet Rules Dogs may walk on the trails, if they are kept on a short leash. Owners must abide by the City's Rules and Regulations relating to   leashes   and   removal of animal defecation. Litter bags and drop stations are provided at the start of the East Trail and West Trail. Dogs are not allowed to enter the water, picnic grounds, Marina, or Lake House.

Yes! of course

Memorial day thru labor day

I believe 5 for parking and a per head. Call ahead to price.

Yes also little pontoons. The rates are listed on the boathouse on the southern most part of walkway outside the beach area.

Free parking?

Unfortunately the answer is no. They provide fishing boats there with motors and patels

Yes

Better call

2nd that answer, entry for resdents is free, non pay s fee

yes

They have hot dogs and such but there's a cool restaurant by the old quarry called Dukes on the Water that's better.

not sure call them

Definitely NoT in the beach area... possibly other areas, not sure.

wading, 3 ft, 5ft, 8ft plus further out. Areas have signs of how deep. Great place!

Yep, that's right!

Yes, in certain areas while leashed.

You can absolutely not bring any flotation devices into the swim area at the beach. They must have changed the rules as you could last year. Today 7/13/19 they yelled at us for bringing a small floatie into the water.

$20 to $25 per hour with discounts on additional hours

Yes

Not allowed.

65 degrees

They charge $25 for the first hour then $10 per hour thereafter. They also have electric pontoons for $35 for first hour then $15 for each additional hour. The pontoon can handle 6 to 8 people.

Nope

Do not know!

No, the entire park is open to public with no private homes on the property.

For now yes. I think after labor day the beach is closed (the swimming part) and there will be no more life guards becausee there will be no people swimming. You can still take rides on paddle boats and stuff though. Hope I answered your question!