Dates

Open Water Swims will be held on Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings in the months of June and July.

June

 Thursdays    Saturdays  
 June 6 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  June 8 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
 June 13 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  June 15 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
 June 20 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  June 22 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
 June 27 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  June 29 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

 

July

 Thursdays    Saturdays  
 July 4 Closed due to Holiday  July 6 Closed due to Holiday
 July 11 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  July 13 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
 July 18 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  July 20 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
 July 25 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  July 27 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

 

Open Water Swim Information

Open water swims (OWS) at the Lake House Swimming Beach are held on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Our Lifeguard Team and volunteer coaches will set up an 850-meter triangular route with corner-buoys, and will oversee the swims in kayaks and/or stand up paddle boards. Beginner and intermediate swimmers can swim at your own pace, and all swimmers choose to complete as many 850-meter laps as desired before the end of each series.

Open Water Swim Location and Fees

Open Water Swim occurs at 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois. The entrance is next to Cassidy Tire on Route 14.

  • Vehicle Parking: $5.00 for non-residents or Crystal Lake Residents without a valid City vehicle sticker.
  • Open Water Swim Fee: $5.00 per participant (paid at the park). Cash or credit card* accepted. 

*All credit/debit card transactions are subject to a service fee. Fees are remitted directly to the City’s payment processing agent. 

Registration and Check-In

Begins 60 minutes prior to scheduled start times.  Meet by the middle Lifeguard station on the swimming beach, straight out from the entrance stairs. A short briefing will be provided on weather, wind conditions, change in course, etc. and to answer any questions.  We suggest getting there a few minutes early and doing some stretching on your own.

Amenities

Locker rooms are available with: restrooms, showers, and secure lockers ($0.25 per locker). Bike racks are available at the southern end of the Lake House building.