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DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL NOT ISSUE A PERMIT DURING PHASE 3 On June 8 the DuPage County Health Department informed the Naperville Park District that it will not issue a permit for Centennial Beach operations during Phase 3 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan.  Swimming facility guidance also has not been issued by public health officials for Phase 4. Therefore, the Park District regrets to announce that Centennial Beach will remain closed for the 2020 season. “We really hoped to be able to offer swimming at some level this summer at Centennial Beach, but unfortunately we are unable to do so,” said Executive Director Ray McGury. This spring the Beach was drained and cleaned as part of the annual maintenance that is required at the facility.  For the past several weeks the Naperville Park District has been waiting for guidance from the Governor’s office and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on the operation of swim facilities this summer, prior to filling the Beach with water and conducting staff training which takes several weeks to complete.  Late on Friday, June 5, IDPH released “Swimming Facility Guidelines” for Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan.  The guidelines allow for swimming facilities licensed by IDPH to open during Phase 3 for lap swimming, diving, swimming lessons, swim team practices, and therapy pool use.  However, water parks and bathing beaches are not to be opened in Phase 3. Centennial Beach is classified as a beach and is licensed as such by the state and county. The Park District contacted IDPH and the DuPage County Health Department in an effort to secure a license to operate programming in Phase 3 given the unique nature of the Centennial Beach facility, which includes chlorination of the water.  Requests to IDPH and the County were denied. DuPage County Health Department explained that it has determined not to review plans for individual facilities or allow any facilities to operate outside of the Restore Illinois guidelines provided by the state. During Phase 3 Centennial Beach will not be able to operate, unless there are changes to the guidelines provided by IDPH. At this time swimming facility guidance has not been issued for Phase 4, and it is unknown when Phase 4 guidelines will be issued.  Even if a permit were issued in three weeks, the earliest date that the region is able to move to Phase 4 under the Governor’s plan, the park district would need several more weeks to fill the swimming area with water, train staff, and prepare to open.  This makes it unlikely that the facility could open prior to mid-July and results in too little time in the season for feasible operations.  The Beach will be allowed to naturally fill with water this summer to maintain the water pressure between the Beach and nearby DuPage River. Individuals who purchased a 2020 Beach pass will receive a refund. Although the water will remain closed this summer, Centennial Beach will host Naperville Park District group fitness classes, such as Outdoor Beach Yoga, in the grass and sand areas. Registration for these classes is currently available online. Based on park district records this is the first year that Centennial Beach has not been able to operate for an entire season. Each year Centennial Beach experiences well over 100,000 visitors to the facility, and many more who participate in learn to swim programs, water fitness, swim team, water polo, and several other programs.  The Beach typically employs approximately 200 part-time staff each summer. The splash pad at the new 95th Street Community Plaza, originally scheduled for a grand opening this summer, also is unable to open under Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan.  The Park District is awaiting guidance from IDPH on the operation of splash pads under Phase 4. About the Naperville Park District:  Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. The District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 136 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk. ALL DUPAGE ALL ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

NAPERVILLE NEWS | 2020 Centennial Beach Season Cancelled

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HEAD ON COLLISSION AT ROYCE ROAD AND LISSON ROAD On Saturday June 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. the Naperville Police Department responded to the intersection of Royce Rd and Lisson Rd. for the report of a vehicle crash. Responding units observed two vehicles which appeared to be involved in a head on collision. One of the vehicles was a pickup truck and had been overturned. The vehicles involved were a silver 2014 Dodge Ram and a black 2017 Ford Fiesta. The Naperville Fire Department responded to the scene and provided emergency medical attention to the driver of the Ford Fiesta, who was declared deceased at the scene and later had to be extricated from the vehicle. Due to the nature of the crash, members of the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit specially trained in crash reconstruction responded to the scene.  Preliminary investigation indicated the driver of the Dodge Ram was traveling westbound on Royce Rd. and crossed over into the eastbound lanes of Royce Rd.  The Ford Fiesta was traveling in the eastbound lanes of Royce Rd. when it was struck head on by the Dodge Ram.  The Dodge Ram rolled over several times before coming to a rest upside down.  The driver of the Ford Fiesta was declared deceased at the scene and later had to be extricated from the vehicle.  The driver of the Dodge Ram, Frank P. Qualtier Jr., 54, out of Naperville, was charged with Aggravated Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Homicide. Additional charges are pending with the Will County States Attorneys Office.  The driver of the Ford Fiesta was a male, 41, out of Woodridge.  This crash remains under investigation at this time.  Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information is asked to contact the Traffic Unit at (630) 305-5379.    .

NAPERVILLE NEWS | Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash

HEAD ON COLLISSION AT ROYCE ROAD AND LISSON ROAD On Saturday June 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. the Naperville Police Department responded to the...

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