Signs will be posted and the by-laws will be enforced. The by-law states: “In the beach area, no picnic lunches, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, coolers or dogs are allowed.” This includes grilling. GRILLING IS NOT BE ALLOWED in the beach area.
BEACH
BEACH OPENS MAY 23, 2026
Beach Hours For 2026
May 23–June 7: 11 AM–6 PM
June 8–August 9: 10 AM–7 PM
July 4: 10 AM–8 PM (Extended Hours)
August 10–September 7: TBD (based on lifeguard availability)
Swim Lessons
Lesson dates: 2 weeks: July 6 - 10 and July 13 -17
Registration information will be available in June. Stop by the Lifeguard Shack or call 815-634-9835 to register your swimmer.
All swimmers who complete the course will be presented with a certificate of completion and invited to leave their handprint on the Swim Grad wall to celebrate their achievement.
Rose's grandsons, Yenothan and brother Caleb, continue her legacy managing the concession stand.
Concession Stand
Open 12 PM–5 PM from May 23 through September 7 (subject to change due to holidays, staffing availability, and weather).
Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Unless marked as reserved, the sunroom, located to the north of the concession stand, is open daily for anyone to use.
