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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