Crystal Lake Main Beach reopens Wednesday after long closure

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach reopened just in time for Independence Day weekend after a six-day closure because of high bacteria levels.

The opening is a relief, as high heat continues in the area and with celebrations for the Fourth of July and the Lakeside Festival nearby at The Dole this weekend surely will bring in large crowds.

Still dealing with a closure is Acorn Alley Splash Pad in Veteran Acres Park, which closed Monday for repairs because of storm damage. Crystal Castle Splash Pad at Woodscreek Park still is open, according to the Crystal Lake Park District website.

All beaches in Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills are in the clear and reopened this week after high levels of E. coli were detected, prompting them to close to swimming last week.