Des Plaines Park District
NOTICE: Lake Opeka and the Marina remain closed to the public due to a Blue-Green algae bloom. No boating. No fishing. Just stay away from the water, and keep your pets away, too. Lake Park and the Lake Park Golf Course are open.
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    Be Creative! Paint & Sip with the Instructors from the Des Plaines Art Guild

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    Our Facilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Lake Park Golf Course

    A beautiful, sporty 18-hole short course that's great for all skill levels. Leagues and lessons. We have FootGolf! Paddle boats, kayaks, sailing, fishing...

    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
  • 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
  • Golf Center Des Plaines

    The premier golf practice facility in the Midwest. 80-bay driving range, on the 3 tiers; 1-1/2 acre short game practice area; Chicagoland's only fully lighted 9-hole, par-3 course...

    Golf Center Des Plaines