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Registration deadline is 3 days in advance
of program date unless noted otherwise
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Independence Day Celebration Information | |
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Stop into the Crystal Lake Park District Administration Office (1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake) and purchase your Crystal Lake July 7 fireworks wristbands ahead of time!
Office hours:
Mon-Fri, thru Wed, July 3, 8:30 am-5 pm
Sat, June 29, 9:30 am-Noon
Fireworks wristband price:
$5 per person/Kids under 3 free
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Sunday, July 7 Schedule
Fireworks presented in by the City of Crystal Lake in cooperation with the Crystal Lake Park District
9 AM
Main Beach front gates open. No tables may be reserved prior to 9 am. Picnic tables limited. First come, first served basis. One table per family.
Picnic tables may not be moved.
9 AM-2:30 PM
Regular beach resident & non-resident admission rates apply (see button below). Everyone entering will receive an ID bracelet that will allow Main Beach in and out access throughout the day plus admission to the fireworks celebration
Please note:
NO PROPANE ALLOWED
NO DOGS
NO GLASS
After 2:30 PM
Fireworks admission wristband price:
$5 per person/Kids under 3 free
1 PM
Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade
presented by the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
Parade steps off at 1 pm
Please note the alternate route this year due to construction on Dole Avenue.
The parade starts at the Crystal Lake Municipal Complex at West Woodstock Street, then proceeds down Dole Avenue, west on West Crystal Lake Avenue, and then north on North Oak Street.
7 PM
Voices in Harmony and Crystal Lake Community Band Fireworks Concert begins at Main Beach Band Shell
At Dark: Fireworks Display begins at Main Beach
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Holiday Hours of Operation | |
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Administrative Office
Mon, July 1: 8:30 am-5 pm
Tu, July 2: 8:30 am-5 pm
Wed, July 3: 8:30 am-5 pm
Th, July 4: closed
Fri, July 5: 8:30 am-5 pm
Sat, July 6: 9:30 am-Noon
Sun, July 7: closed
Lippold Family Golf Center
Mon, July 1: 9 am-9 pm
Tu, July 2: Noon-9 pm
Wed, July 3: 9 am-Noon
Th, July 4: closed
Fri, July 5: 9 am-10 pm
Sat, July 6: 9 am-10 pm
Sun, July 7: 9 am-5 pm
The Racket Club
Mon, July 1: 7:30-Dusk
Tu, July 2: 7:30-Dusk
Wed, July 3: 7:30-Dusk
Th, July 4: closed
Fri, July 5: 7:30 am-Noon
Sat, July 6: 7:30 am-Noon
Sun, July 7: 7:30 am-Noon
The Nature Center
Mon, July 1: 10 am-5 pm
Tu, July 2: 10 am-5 pm
Wed, July 3: 10 am-5 pm
Th, July 4: closed
Fri, July 5: 10 am-5 pm
Sat, July 6: 10 am-5 pm
Sun, July 7: 10 am-5 pm
Colonel Palmer House
Mon, July 1: closed
Tu, July 2: closed
Wed, July 3: closed
Th, July 4: closed
Fri, July 5: 11 am-5 pm
Sat, July 6: 10 am-4 pm
Sun, July 7: closed
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July/August Special Events | |
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FREE. Concerts are held every Tuesday through August 6 at 7 PM.
Please note: No concert July 9.
Food and beverage (beer and wine) and small charcoal grills are allowed (no glass please.)
In the event of inclement weather, decision to reschedule the concert will be made by 4 pm. Check status by calling 815.410.4475 ext 6.
Check the concert schedule for weekly food truck updates.
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The third and final Sing-a-Long of the summer! FREE-just drop in. Presented in partnership with the Crystal Lake Public Library. Free snacks (while supplies last). Julie Ann's Frozen Custard available for purchase. | |
Join us at the Nature Center for a technology free family fun night! Be sure to bring your flashlight and collect your scavenger hunt kit at the Nature Center or Rotary Bldg. FREE-just drop in! | |
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There is still time to build a cardboard boat and signup for the Crystal Lake Cardboard Regatta!
Sat, July 20, boats can arrive 9 am, Races begin at Noon
Don't know how to build a boat- we have Kwicki boat kits available.
$50 for a Kwiki Kit- you pick up supplies on race day and make a quick boat
Just want to be a spectator? It's a great time for your entire family!
$5 event admission (under age 3 Free)
Other fun activities during event
-Food trucks
-Band
-Beer Garden
Profits from the event benefit the non profit Crystal Lake Parks Initiative Foundation
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NEW Park Coming in Spring 2025!
The Crystal Lake Park District is excited to launch the 'Name Your Park' contest. We invite Crystal Lake Park District residents to share their creativity and submit suggestions for the official name of the new 10-acre park being developed, just south of the Lakewood Public Works facility on Haligus Road in Lakewood.
The challenge to residents is simple, yet fun-name this new park!
Contest Timeline
Jun 15-Jul 15: Submission Form Open
Jul 18-Jul 28: Crystal Lake Park District Board & Staff Review Entries
Jul 28: 5 entries selected to go to public vote
Aug 1-Aug 12: Online Public Voting
Aug 15: Winner with most votes announced
Winner receives a $100 Crystal Lake Park District gift card as well as the honor of knowing your creativity will be part of this new park's legacy.
Complete contest details and entry form on our website
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Agents of Discovery-there is still time to complete the June Mission 🔍
July mission will be released on July 1.
Complete the mission for each month, earn your badge and then stop by the Crystal Lake Park District Admin Office to claim your prize. After you download the app, get ready to explore four incredible parks in Crystal Lake and uncover their hidden treasure. Missions change each month through August.
Find out how to get started by clicking the button below
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Family Golfing Fun just FORE you at Lippold Family Golf Center!
1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Stop by for a round of miniature golf or time on the driving range.
Please note:
Mini Golf groups will not be allowed to start 45 minutes before close
Driving Range patrons will not be allowed to start 30 minutes before close
Summer Hours: through August 11
Sun-Th: 9 am-9 pm
Tu: Noon-9 pm
Fri & Sat: 9 am-10 pm
Holiday Hours
Mon, July 1: 9 am-9 pm
Tu, July 2: Noon-9 pm
Wed, July 3: 9 am-Noon
Th, July 4: closed
Fri, July 5: 9 am-10 pm
Sat, July 6: 9 am-10 pm
Sun, July 7: 9 am-5 pm
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Enrolling now for Jul/Aug sessions:
Swim Lessons
Sailing Lessons
Colonel Palmer House Classes
Nature Center Classes
Youth Sports
Hapkido
Fitness/Yoga
Yoga
Youth Variety Classes
Tot Classes
Golf Clinics
Tennis Lessons
Pickleball Lessons
Watercolor Painting
Cycling Without Age
Adult Trips
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Acorn Alley
Located at Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Ave and Rt 176
Crystal Castle
850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake
FREE, open daily thru Labor Day,
10 am-7 pm
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For everything you need to know to rent a boat at Main Beach, visit our website
We have the following types of boats available to rent: Pedal Boat, Canoe, Sailboat, Rowboat, Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board, Dragon Pedal Boat, Quackers the Duck Pedal Boat
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