Des Plaines Park District

Upcoming Programs & Events

Family Day at Lake Park

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Lake Park Golf Course & Marina Come out and enjoy everything that beautiful Lake Park has to offer! FAMILY DAY: • Golf & Foot Golf on the 18-hole course • Paddle boats, and kayaks Plus… • Live entertainment • Inflatables for kids • Climbing wall • Food Truck  

2nd Annual Kiwanis Cup

2nd Annual Kiwanis Cup Race starts at 8:00am Calling all students, grades K–8, to join us for the second annual KIWANIS CUP. Compete with your classmates to race against challengers from other local schools. Race distance is approximately 1 mile around beautiful Lake Opeka. Followed by Family Day at Lake Park Golf Course & Marina. […]

H2O Night

H2O Night Ages 11–14, Grades 6–8 Join up with your friends at Chippewa Pool to listen to your favorite songs played by our awesome DJ. Includes pizza and soft drinks. All registrations must be made by 5:00p prior to each listed date. No day of registration will be accepted. Min/Max: 10/60 DPPD Staff Chippewa Pool […]

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Our Facilities

  • Golf Center Des Plaines

    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
  • Prairie Lakes Community Center

    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
  • Lake Park Golf Course

    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
  • Lake Park Marina

    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
  • Mountain View Adventure Center

    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
  • Mystic Waters

    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