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Hours

The Scuba Zone has closed for the 2024 season. Thank you to all scuba divers who visited this year!

Please contact the City Manager's Office at 815-459-2020 with any questions regarding the scuba zone. 

 

 

Hours of operations may vary based upon weather conditions. Scuba divers must check-in and complete a waiver form at the Marina prior to diving. For any inquires regarding scuba diving hours not listed above, please contact the Manager on Duty number (815 790-8840) prior to arrival.

Scuba Diving Daily Rates

  • Regular Dive Rate: $20 
  • Resident Discount Rate/Non-Profit Rate: $15
  • Instructor Discount: Non-Resident $15 /Resident $10 (Discount applies with 3 full-price paying students)
  • Parking: $5.00 (If you are a Crystal Lake resident and have a valid vehicle sticker displayed on your vehicle, parking is free)  

Scuba Check-In Procedures

The release form must be completed to register.  Each diver must present an active diving certification card along with a photo ID, and certification card of the diver will be retained until the diver checks-out. Registration, check-in and the daily dive fee must be completed before entering the water. 

Minimum age to dive is 12 years of age.  Divers 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by a certified dive instructor or a certified parent or legal guardian during the entire length of the dive.  Divers are required to use a Dive Flag at all times when in the Scuba Zone.

Scuba Facility Amenities

  1. Easy-access walkways from the parking area.
  2. Secured/fenced area for equipment.
  3. Privacy changing rooms.
  4. Three training platforms with buoy markers.
  5. Submerged concrete culverts for training.
  6. Rinse/shower station.
  7. Picnic area.
  8. Beach access and private dock access to scuba diving area.