# Centennial Beach, United States: what it is and when to go > Centennial Beach is a public aquatic park in Naperville, Illinois in United States (Downers Grove), at 204 m above sea level. Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/centennial-beach/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Public aquatic park in Naperville, Illinois · Beaches - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 204 m - **Best time:** June to September. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 31 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 41.77082, -88.15714 ## What it is and where Centennial Beach is a public aquatic park in Naperville, Illinois in United States (Downers Grove), at 204 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Downers Grove](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/downers-grove/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 10.0 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 41.77082, -88.15714; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.770818%2C-88.157142) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.770818%2C-88.157142) It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Centennial Beach is **June to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 17 | | February | Better not | 10 h 23 | | March | Better not | 11 h 40 | | April | Possible | 13 h 08 | | May | Possible | 14 h 21 | | June | Best time | 15 h 01 | | July | Best time | 14 h 45 | | August | Best time | 13 h 41 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Possible | 10 h 51 | | November | Better not | 9 h 36 | | December | Better not | 8 h 59 | In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Naper Settlement](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naper-settlement/): Museum · 387 m - [Naperville Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naperville-historic-district/): Historic district in Illinois, United States · 1.3 km - [Solemn Oath Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/solemn-oath-brewery/): Brewery · 2.7 km - [Noon Whistle Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/noon-whistle-brewing/): Brewery · 3.0 km - [Bubblehouse Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bubblehouse-brewing-company/): Brewery · 6.0 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Beaches - [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA - [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/) - [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States - [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA - [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii - [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Centennial Beach? It is a public aquatic park in Naperville, Illinois in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Centennial Beach? June to September. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. ### How do you get to Centennial Beach? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.770818%2C-88.157142) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Naper Settlement](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naper-settlement/), [Naperville Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naperville-historic-district/), [Solemn Oath Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/solemn-oath-brewery/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/134260537), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5059118), CC0. More about Centennial Beach on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centennial_Beach). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).