Des Plaines Park District
Until further notice, Tier 3 Mitigation Guidelines will affect park district programs and facilities. While we encourage everyone to follow the stay at home advisory and limit social gatherings, we're committed to providing our members with as many recreation services as possible under the new guidelines. For the week after Thanksgiving (Nov. 27–Dec. 6), and potentially the two weeks after Christmas (Dec. 26–Jan. 8), Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center, Prairie Lakes Community Center, and the Administrative & Leisure Center will be closed. The Golf Center Driving Range, Short Game Area and 9-hole Course will be open. These closings are a safety precaution, as most COVID-19 related exposures occur after some type of indoor gathering. Within a short time after those gatherings, individuals know if they have been exposed or are infected with the virus.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe throughout the holiday season.
Facility Closings at the Des Plaines Park District
Facility Closings at the Des Plaines Park District
Winter 2021 Registration Program and Events Guide
Winter 2021 Registration Program and Events Guide Available
Until Further Notice Facility Reservation Are Required at the Des Plaines Park District
Make Your Facility Reservations Now For December 7 Through December 24
Park District Restore Illinois Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation Updates
Park District Restore Illinois Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation Updates
Winter Wonderland 2020
Winter 2021 Registration Program and Events Guide
Winter 2021 Registration Opens December 7 — Program and Events Guide is Available
Golf Center Des Plaines Holiday Gift Certificates and Bonus Rewards
Golf Center Des Plaines Holiday Gift Certificates and Bonus Rewards
Golf Center Des Plaines Practice Early and Play Late Year-round
Golf Center Des Plaines Practice Early and Play Late Year-round
The Des Plaines Park District Mobile App is available now to download
The Des Plaines Park District Mobile App is available now to download
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Upcoming Programs & Events

Facility Closures

From November 27 through December 6 the Administrative & Leisure Center, Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center, and Prairie Lakes Community Center are closed.

Winter Wonderland 2020

A drive-thru event at Prairie Lakes. Tickets are on sale for residents of the Des Plaines Park District and the City of Des Plaines.

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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 or a kayak and enjoy Lake Opeka. Launch your sailboat and join the join the regattas. Learn to sail with our experts.

    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