Events
2017 Eggs-travaganza
Prairie Lakes 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines, ILJoin the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at the Annual Prairie Lakes Easter Egg Festival. Kids will be able to decorate a basket, fill it with goodies and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Des Plaines Friends of the Parks will have cookies for our Friends to decorate, as well as popcorn for […]
May 2017 Board Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL2017 Spring Fun Fair
Mt. View Adventure Center 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, ILThe Des Plaines Friends of the Parks will be selling popcorn at the 10th annual Spring Fun Fair. This family-friendly event will feature the Kids 50-Yard Dash, Touch-A-Truck, helmet giveaways, wall climbing and the Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade, plus more!
June 2017 Board Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, ILChase to the Taste 5K
Downtown Des Plaines 1500 E. Prairie Ave at Pearson St., Des Plaines, ILThe Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is co-sponsoring the annual Chase to the Taste 5K. Volunteers are needed throughout the course to direct traffic, distribute gear, water and refreshments. Student volunteers will earn service hours. Student volunteers must be at least 14 years. Larger groups are encouraged to volunteer together, so this is a […]
2017 GITD Prep Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL2017 Golf in the Dark at Lake Park
Lake Park Golf Course & Marina 1015 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, ILSave the date for our 2017 Golf in the Dark event!! Golf in the Dark at Lake Park is our annual scholarship fundraiser! Join the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks for an evening of glow-in-the-dark-golf, great food & drinks, prizes, raffles and camaraderie…all for a great cause. Proceeds go to fund park district scholarships […]
2017 Fishing Derby
Lake Park 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, ILJoin us for our annual Lake Opeka Fishing Derby. It’s free for all ages and prizes will be awarded for two age groups: a) 12 and younger b) 13 and older Bring your own fishing rod and we’ll provide the bait.