Des Plaines Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Year around Lake Park is one of Des Plaines most popular recreation areas. In the summer (May-Sept.) picnic areas fill the green spaces shadowed by trees and paddle boats can be rented on the lake. In the winter (Nov.-Mar.) the lake freezes over and visitors use Lake Opeka as their skating and hockey rink.

