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 area residents from miles around.

Featuring

• 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 (permit required)
• 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
• Lake Wonderland A Winter Festival, with sleigh rides, entertainment, food, and Santa!
• Winter Ice Rink at the Howard Avenue entrance. Free!

On the east side of Lake Opeka is Des Plaines own armed services memorial honoring those who serve our country. The Lake Park Memorial Pavilion is an ideal location for private reflection or community commemoration ceremonies.
Click here for information about the Buy a Brick Memorial Program.

Live at the Lake Summer Entertainment Series
The pavilion is also the site of the Park District's free summer entertainment series, Live at the Lake. Concerts and family entertainment performances are offered on select Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Pack a picnic dinner, grab your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of great entertainment and unforgettable sunsets.