On the shores of Lake Opeka, this beautiful 60 acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for all age groups. It's a magnificent neighborhood park, and a popular destination for families and kids of all ages from miles around.
* 18-Hole, Par-3 Lake Park Golf Course a sporty short course for all skill levels
* Sailing/Boating on Lake Opeka
* Paddle Boat Rentals at the Lake Park Marina
* Fishing
* Walking/Jogging Path along the lake
* Nautical Themed Playground a favorite with neighborhood families
* Picnic Grounds & Optimist Club Picnic Pavilion
* Lake Park Memorial Pavilion
* Outdoor Concerts Summer home of the Des Plaines Concert Band
* Live at the Lake Summer Entertainment Series, for all ages, on Wednesdays & Thursdays
* Fall Fest Three days of music, food, carnival rides, and events for all ages
* Winter Ice Rink at the Howard Avenue entrance. Free!
Categories
Scouts and Schools:
Moms Group, Play Groups, Scouting
Indoor Kids Activities:
Cafe & Play Area
Outdoor Kids Activities:
Biking, Boat Rides, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Ice Skating, Movies, Picnic Areas, Plants/Gardens, Playgrounds & Parks, Rivers and Lakes
This is our favorite park in Des Plaines, and it keeps getting better. There's separate play equipment for little kids and big kids. There's a nice path around the lake, and several nice places to sit and eat a picnic lunch. In the summer, there are lots of ice cream trucks that pull up next to the park. The only negative is the distance from the play area to the bathroom.
