Three Oaks Crystal Lake

4.6/5
(116) · Park in Crystal Lake, United States
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Three Oaks Recreation Area is a lake, beach and recreational park run by the City of Crystal Lake.

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4.6/5 · 116 reviews
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Apr 20, 2025
Three Oaks Recreation Area is a fisherman's paradise. The 330-acre lake is clear and deep. It's pristine waters are home to muskies, northern pike, bass, catfish, walleye, bluegill and yellow perch. …Full review by Taylor B
Jun 24, 2022
Overcrowded inside and outside water. . Sand is construction soil. Very dusty. Only kids beach open. 4 ft deep max. No swimming for adults. Line to pay to get to park, line to pay for the beach. Food…Full review by mogova
Sep 12, 2021
This place is great for summer fun! They have live music on the weekends and host great events as well! Perfect space for an adult birthday party/graduation party/ or other family fun event.Full review by sophiam7674
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Do they allow dogs?
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Pet Rules: Dogs are only allowed on the walking trails if kept on a short leash and owner pickup rules are adhered to. Dogs are not allowed in the water, picnic grounds, Marina or Lake …
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Pet Rules: Dogs are only allowed on the walking trails if kept on a short leash and owner pickup rules are adhered to. Dogs are not allowed in the water, picnic grounds, Marina or Lake House. Convenient doggie litter bags and drop stations are provided at the start of trails. Doggie water station is available at the water fountain located near the Scuba Zone off the East Trail. Pets should never be left in your vehicle. Even on cool days, the sun can heat up the inside of a vehicle to very high temperatures.
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Answer by Diane L · Aug 8, 2018
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What type of sand is it there? It was really dusty sand and it was hard to wash of my shoes? Just curious i havent seen …
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What type of sand is it there? It was really dusty sand and it was hard to wash of my shoes? Just curious i havent seen sand like this one before
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The sand is typical beach sand; not too dusty nor hard to wash off shoes. You can always take your shoes off and enjoy the sand between your toes!
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How far is parking from beach? Is this facility handicapped accessible?
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The beach and the quarry cable park both have accessible parking. With the exception of the sand area; both are accessible. The quarry park has an elevator for getting to …
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The beach and the quarry cable park both have accessible parking. With the exception of the sand area; both are accessible. The quarry park has an elevator for getting to the lower water level.
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I s the beach open to the public
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We live in Crystal Lake what about our grandkids we bring is it less for them?
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