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Upcoming Programs & Events

January Park Board Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Des Plaines Park District Board of Commissioners.

Flick N’ Float – Finding Nemo

Flick N’ Float – Finding Nemo All Ages Grab your floats and kick back at Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center. Watch Nemo as he travels to get back to his home. […]

08 Feb

Couples Drive & Dine at Golf Center

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon at Golf Center. Bring your partner and enjoy a day of golf at the driving range. It’s the perfect way to unwind, […]

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Our Facilities

The Midwest's premier golf practice facility. 80-bay automated driving range, on 3 tiers; 1-1/2 acre short game practice area; Chicagoland's only fully lighted 9-hole, par-3 course...
Golf Center Des Plaines
At the heart of the Park District, Prairie Lakes has a Fitness Center, a full gymnasium, the 298-seat Prairie Lakes Theater, and rooms for fitness and dance classes, party rentals...
Prairie Lakes Community Center
Featuring an 8-lane, 25-yard Lap & Competition Pool, a Splash Pad and a large Wellness Pool. Home of the Des Plaines Park District Warrior Swim Team.
More info on Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center
A beautiful, sporty 18-hole short course that's great for all skill levels. Leagues and lessons. We have 18-hole FootGolf everyday.
Lake Park Golf Course
Rent a paddle boat, a swan boat or a kayak and cruise Lake Opeka. Launch your sailboat and join the join the regattas. Learn to sail with our experts. See our crew in the Clubhouse.
Lake Park Marina
18-hole Adventure Mini-Golf, with an old-time mining town theme; Batting Cages for baseball and softball; Skate & BMX Bike park. Great for parties, group outings and fundraisers...
Mountain View Adventure Center
A family destination all summer, with attractions for all ages. Giant slides, cliff dives, drop slides and a 550-foot lazy river. A leisure pool, a special area for tots & non-swimmers, and the Island Café.
Mystic Waters
All the information on our outdoor pools, Arndt Park Pool and Chippewa Pool!
Outdoor Pools