The Des Plaines Park District features 7 major facilities, which include an indoor Aquatic Center with an 8-lane, 25-yard competition and lap pool, splash pad and wellness pool; a water park; two golf courses; a Fitness Center, and a Health Club, both with lockers, saunas and whirlpools; an Adventure Center with an 18-hole mini-golf course, batting cages and a Skate/BMX park; a Game Zone; Creative Corners Preschool; the 298 seat Prairie Lakes Theater; and the premier golf practice facility in the Midwest: Golf Center Des Plaines. We have two neighborhood pools, and we own or maintain 56 parks, facilities, and green spaces across Des Plaines. We are also a major sponsor of the Des Plaines History Center, and contribute to the Frisbie Senior Center. Click on any park in the list to see pictures of the open space and amenities, read information about the park, and learn about any upcoming events.
We have interactive maps to help you find swimming pools, basketball courts, walking paths, baseball fields, and other park amenities across the district.
We have downloadable PDFs of maps with a list of amenities. We also have the City Street Map, with every street and ward in Des Plaines listed. To access those maps, roll over the blue “Parks and Facilities” tab on the menu bar above, and click on “Parks & Facilities Maps”.
For more information, call 847-391-5700 or 847-391-5711.
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To contact the Parks Department staff, call 847-391-5744.
The Park District is independent of the City. If your question involves a city service or department, we’ll be happy to direct you to their contact information.
Des Plaines Park District Code Section 8.04
Dogs on leash* and under control are permitted in Des Plaines Park District owned parks, including general open space non-athletic areas, pathways and parking lots.
Dogs are prohibited on all playgrounds and athletic/sports fields, and outdoor and indoor facilities including but not limited to:
- Ballfield Infields and Outfields
- Soccer Fields
- Skate/Bike Park
- Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Golf Facilities (Courses, Driving Range, Short Game Practice Area)
- Picnic Pavilions in all parks
- Ponds, Lakes, and Swimming Pools
Dog owners/handlers are required to abide by the City of Des Plaines Ordinance Section 6 Chapter 1 as it relates to inoculations, licensing and cleaning up after their dog.
No owner/handler will permit their dog to drink from a Park District water fountain unless the fountain is designed as “dog friendly” and includes a surface mount bowl.
No owner/handler will tie or tether their dog to any post, tree, bench, fence, Park District structure or other stationary object.
At any time the Park District may impose restrictions due to special events, construction, or special circumstance in the interest of public safety.
*Leash not to exceed 6 feet in length.
The Forest Preserve operates a dog friendly area at Beck Lake.
