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Upcoming Programs & Events

Flick N’ Float – Finding Nemo

Flick N’ Float – Finding Nemo All Ages Grab your floats and kick back at Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center. Watch Nemo as he travels to get back to his home. […]

08 Feb

Couples Drive & Dine at Golf Center

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon at Golf Center. Bring your partner and enjoy a day of golf at the driving range. It’s the perfect way to unwind, […]

15 Feb

Royal Ball

Come one, come all to the royal event of the season! Royal subjects and their noble escorts are invited to enjoy an enchanted evening of music, dancing, games, and treats.

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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.
More info on Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center
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
All the information on our outdoor pools, Arndt Park Pool and Chippewa Pool!
Outdoor Pools
Lakeview Center
SHORELINE BANQUET ROOM The perfect place for celebrations, meetings, or any gathering, the Shoreline Room offers a full service bar and faces beautiful Lake Opeka.
Lakeview Center