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Putnam Lake Beach Rules & Information
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Beach Rules and Information

Lake facilities are for Park District Residents (and their guests) only.

• No swimming unless lifeguard is on duty
  
• Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older)
  
• All guests must be accompanied by a Park District resident
  
• Lifeguards are to be obeyed at all times
  
• Keep clear of lifeguard chair, boat and rescue equipment
  
• All people entering beach are shall sign in at Lifeguard station (name and amount of people) and show wrist band 
• All garbage and recycling shall be properly disposed of in provided receptacles

 THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED:

• Swimming under the raft/docks
• Swimming beyond the ropes, docks unless permitted by Lifeguard
• Hanging on ropes, buoy, ladders or lifeguard equipment
• Glass or sharp objects
• Large rafts/floats in the shallow area
• Rafts/floats beyond the end of dock unless permitted by Lifeguard
• Masks/snorkels  at the discretion of the lifeguard
• Use of “swimmies”, rings, floats, noodles, life jackets past the shallow line unless permitted by Lifeguard
• Use of  threatening, obscene or abusive language or behavior
• Alcoholic beverages
• Pets
• Smoking
• Throwing of rocks or sand
• Fishing in the beach area

FIRST AID IS AVAILABLE FROM THE LIFEGUARDS