Summer 2025 at Main & West Beaches

Crystal Lake Park District Main Beach opens for the season on Sat, May 24 at 9 am and West Beach opens for the season on Sat, May 31 at 11 am. The beaches are open to Residents and Non-Residents. Find everything you need to know to plan your visit on our website.
2025 Beach Season Info

Boat Rental

Skip the lines opening weekend and make sure your boat is available. Reserve a boat or paddleboard online today!



  • Sailboat
  • Character Paddleboat (dragon or duck)
  • Canoe
  • Kayak
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Rowboat
Boat Rental Info

Sailing Lessons

Are you a beginner and want to start sailing or experienced and just need to receive your sailing card.?

We offer individual or group lessons where upon completion, you will receive a sailing card which is required to rent sail boats on Crystal Lake.



More info on page 22 of the digital guide.
Sailing Lessons

Main Beach

Summer 2025 Events

Concerts in the Park,

7 pm, Tuesdays

May 27* Good Clean Fun (Cover)

Jun 3 CL Community Band (Inst)

Jun 10 Bopology (Swing)

Jun 17 Serendipity (Cover)

Jun 24 Strung Out (Oldies)

Jul 01 Voices in Harmony (Choir)

Jul 15 Eric Case Band (Country)

Jul 22 Pre-Concert Kingpins 6 pm

Jul 22 The Jolly Ringwalds (80s)

Jul 29 CL Community Band (Inst)

Aug 5 Radio Gaga (Queen & Lady Gaga Tribute)

 * Line dance lessons at 6 pm 


Special Events

Wed, Jun 11: Summer Sing-a-Long: BenAnna Band, 10 am

Fri, Jun 13: Fri the 13th Part 2 Movie (ages 21+)

Sun, Aug 10: Monarchs & Music

12:30-4:30 pm

Fri, Aug 15: Movie in the Park: Moana 2 + Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Eating Contest, 6:30 pm

Wed, Aug 20: Margaritaville @Main, ages 55+, 5:30-7:30 pm
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Crystal Lake Park District Swim School


Swim Lessons Save Lives!

Register today for swim lessons at Main Beach-session 1 begins June 16. Group and Private Lessons available.


The Crystal Lake Park District Swim School offers group lessons for ages 3 and up. For the little ones, Water Babies (6 months-3 years) and Aqua Tots (ages 2-3) are NEW for 2025.

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NEW for Summer 2025-Cruise Crystal Lake!

We are now offering pontoon boat rides on Crystal Lake, every Thursday, June 5-Aug 7, 4-7 pm departing from Main Beach. Reserve your spot and pay a $10 per person fee the day of your ride in the Main Beach Aquatics office. Questions? Contact Stephanie Scott at sscott@crystallakeparks.org

Summer Time Family Fun

Splash Pads-Open for the Season May 23

HOURS OF OPERATION

10 am-7 pm, FREE

Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day

ACORN ALLEY

Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Road and Route 176

CRYSTAL CASTLE

Woodscreek Park, 850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake


DRAGON FLY LANE-Coming Soon!

Watch for opening day info.

Lakewood Meadows 6904 Haligus Rd, Lakewood

CRACK THE CODE

Ready for a summer adventure? Join the Crystal Lake Park District for a fun, interactive park exploration game the whole family will love!

How it works:

  • Stop by the Administration Office (1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, CL), to pick up your Crack the Code game piece. Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm, Sat, 9:30 am-Noon
  • Visit local parks to solve clues and complete the code on the back
  • The finished code reveals the secret prize location!
  • Game concludes Aug 8 – start your adventure today!
Crack the Code

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