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Upcoming Programs & Events

April Park Board Meeting

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

Earth Day 2024

Fun for the entire family! Teach your children the importance of a clean planet! Learn ways we can reduce, reuse, & recycle! Earth Day Event will be held at the […]

04 May

Under the Sea Tea

Under the Sea Tea Saturday, May 4 1:00–3:00p Ages 4–10 Mermaid, Mermen, Merfolk of all types, join us at the Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center for an Under the Sea Tea […]

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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.
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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