I really liked this place! Parking is a nightmare and limited but if you're patient it pays off. This is not a pool so don't expect clean and clear water. It's more like swimming at the beach. Lots of geese poop on some of the grass areas but bring chairs and shoes and you'll be fine.
Emma S.
Beautiful beach, sand volleyball and a beach house with restrooms, snack shop, patio seating and on summer weekends there is a small local band with live music. Perfect atmosphere for family, kids and friends galore. Please note there are no lifeguards but if you're a cautious swimmer and are familiar with Lake Michigan, it's a great place to dip in the water. My favorite go-to place!
Debbie S.
Wonderful time at the beach with my niece and grand nephews. Best place to bring out of town family. Friendly staff and clean water. Snack shop was perfect treat for all.
Katelyn J.
Nice place, but $5.50 for this sad salad? Foul10/10 does not recommend. Go with the nachos.
Berenice T.
I visited here last Friday and it was a good alternative to driving to downtown Chicago for the beach. The water was definitely more green/dark looking than at a pool or real beach though. There's a big lot with free parking right next to it. Residents and their guests pay alot less than non-residents as well which is a downside if you're not from the area. There are plenty of bathrooms right when you walk in after an attendant checks your bags. People cannot bring glass bottles, liquor or smoke here. I was able to get a family room right away even though there was a lot of people. There's a wadding area for smaller kids and then a deeper end for swimmers. There's lots of tables set up which can be used to eat snacks you bring or buy some there.
Ella L.
I'm a lifelong pool-lover and had to check out Centennial. Could not have been more impressed. It sort of feels like a lake- the water is cold and cloudy, and it's so huge. 4 50-meter lap lanes are open all day long, which is awesome. Swimming laps in a 50-meter lane (without being able to see underwater!) is not for the faint of heart- I got a great workout in here! The deep part with all the diving platforms is super awesome as well. There are a lot of teenagers over there, but they keep to themselves and don't bother the adults who are just swimming around, treading and enjoying the water. It's also pretty cheap to get in even as a nonresident-- the "waterparks" in Tinley and Orland Park are like $20/day and they don't even come close to comparing to Centennial, which is only $14/day (and $7 after 5pm I believe). Location is fantastic, right in downtown Naperville, so many options to go out for dinner after a long day of swimming. Overall, highly recommend!!!
ashley n.
We LOVE this place!! If you plan it right, you can get a pretty good spot and we always bring our own chairs and picnic bag. We could stay there all day! They also have decent food at their Grill Cafe.
Zoe B.
closes with no update to website or phones. Manger was beyond rude. It's just disappointing. We traveled all the way from the city and checked multiple times on the website and phones. Dont waste your time coming here.
Holly J.
Besides the bright green pool and the perverts this "beach" was alright. $14 for a fake beach is pretty insane to me if i'm being honest. They take safety very seriously there which I like.
Danny Mcfadden
I went there the other day and I have to say the coleslaw was so good. It just makes me want to come back to the grill to get the coleslaw. 10/10 would recommend.
fantastic environment. it was honestly the coleslaw that really did it for me. would highly recommend!
Brennan Bahr
Best coleslaw I’ve ever had
Tyson Berg
The legendary coleslaw lives up to its reputation.
Florence G.
What a great beach for all ages. There's a sandy beach, shallow parts for younger ones, a huge 4 feet pool too play around and another huge section of 15 feet diving and swimming.
Esteban C.
It's a beautiful little getaway in the suburbs. It's a pool with a cozy beach. It's great for a swim and hangout for the kids. My nieces loved it. Adequate parking that's free and admission is affordable. We got nachos from the stands, and they were good too. Only thing that was a bit different, was that every hour or so they'd force everyone out of the water for 15-20 minutes for "testing".
I really liked this place! Parking is a nightmare and limited but if you're patient it pays off. This is not a pool so don't expect clean and clear water. It's more like swimming at the beach. Lots of geese poop on some of the grass areas but bring chairs and shoes and you'll be fine.
Beautiful beach, sand volleyball and a beach house with restrooms, snack shop, patio seating and on summer weekends there is a small local band with live music. Perfect atmosphere for family, kids and friends galore. Please note there are no lifeguards but if you're a cautious swimmer and are familiar with Lake Michigan, it's a great place to dip in the water. My favorite go-to place!
Wonderful time at the beach with my niece and grand nephews. Best place to bring out of town family. Friendly staff and clean water. Snack shop was perfect treat for all.
Nice place, but $5.50 for this sad salad? Foul10/10 does not recommend. Go with the nachos.
I visited here last Friday and it was a good alternative to driving to downtown Chicago for the beach. The water was definitely more green/dark looking than at a pool or real beach though. There's a big lot with free parking right next to it. Residents and their guests pay alot less than non-residents as well which is a downside if you're not from the area. There are plenty of bathrooms right when you walk in after an attendant checks your bags. People cannot bring glass bottles, liquor or smoke here. I was able to get a family room right away even though there was a lot of people. There's a wadding area for smaller kids and then a deeper end for swimmers. There's lots of tables set up which can be used to eat snacks you bring or buy some there.
I'm a lifelong pool-lover and had to check out Centennial. Could not have been more impressed. It sort of feels like a lake- the water is cold and cloudy, and it's so huge. 4 50-meter lap lanes are open all day long, which is awesome. Swimming laps in a 50-meter lane (without being able to see underwater!) is not for the faint of heart- I got a great workout in here! The deep part with all the diving platforms is super awesome as well. There are a lot of teenagers over there, but they keep to themselves and don't bother the adults who are just swimming around, treading and enjoying the water. It's also pretty cheap to get in even as a nonresident-- the "waterparks" in Tinley and Orland Park are like $20/day and they don't even come close to comparing to Centennial, which is only $14/day (and $7 after 5pm I believe). Location is fantastic, right in downtown Naperville, so many options to go out for dinner after a long day of swimming. Overall, highly recommend!!!
We LOVE this place!! If you plan it right, you can get a pretty good spot and we always bring our own chairs and picnic bag. We could stay there all day! They also have decent food at their Grill Cafe.
closes with no update to website or phones. Manger was beyond rude. It's just disappointing. We traveled all the way from the city and checked multiple times on the website and phones. Dont waste your time coming here.
Besides the bright green pool and the perverts this "beach" was alright. $14 for a fake beach is pretty insane to me if i'm being honest. They take safety very seriously there which I like.
I went there the other day and I have to say the coleslaw was so good. It just makes me want to come back to the grill to get the coleslaw. 10/10 would recommend.
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fantastic environment. it was honestly the coleslaw that really did it for me. would highly recommend!
Best coleslaw I’ve ever had
The legendary coleslaw lives up to its reputation.
What a great beach for all ages. There's a sandy beach, shallow parts for younger ones, a huge 4 feet pool too play around and another huge section of 15 feet diving and swimming.
It's a beautiful little getaway in the suburbs. It's a pool with a cozy beach. It's great for a swim and hangout for the kids. My nieces loved it. Adequate parking that's free and admission is affordable. We got nachos from the stands, and they were good too. Only thing that was a bit different, was that every hour or so they'd force everyone out of the water for 15-20 minutes for "testing".