lake park • Fishing & Boating
1015 Howard Avenue • 847-391-5730 • DPParks.org
FISHING ON LAKE OPEKA
Shoreline Fishing Hours
Monday–Sunday 6:00a– sunset
Call 847-391-5730 for information.
The park district no longer issues/requires
its own fishing passes.
All Cook County and State of Illinois
licensing requirements still apply.
For the health of the lake, and to respect
your fellow fishermen, please follow all
posted fishing rules and creel limits.
Fishing boats are available to rent. See
the Lake Park staff in the clubhouse at
the Marina.
SAILING & BOATING
Boating season is April 1 to October 31.
Sailing is available to those owning a boat
who are properly qualified. Privately owned
boats must be registered. All boaters
must sign in and out at the clubhouse.
Sailing is only permitted during hours when
waterfront staff is on duty.
2019 Boating Fees
Annual User Fee : Includes use of Lake
Opeka for the entire season, April–October.
Residents: $70 • Non-residents: $115
Daily Launch Fee : For users who prefer to
pay to use Lake Opeka one day at a time.
See the staff in the clubhouse.
Residents: $10 • Non-residents: $20
2019 Season Boat Moorings
PICNICS BY THE LAKE
Three beautiful Lake Park Picnic Pavilions
are available to rent for parties and group
outings. Complete information, pictures,
and rentals forms are all on our website:
DPParks.org. (Under Parks & Facilities.)
Questions? Call 847-391-5700, or
email [email protected].
Lake Park North Picnic Shelter
2000 Lee Street at Howard Ave.
Seating for 72–80 • Grill, electric outlet
Lake Park Optimist Club Picnic Shelter
2200 Lee Street, at Fargo Ave.
Seating for 64–72 • Grill, electric outlet
Lake Park South Picnic Shelter
1012 Touhy Ave, west of Lee St.
Seating for 72–80 • Grill, electric outlet
Fee includes a mooring slip at Lake Park
for the entire season, April 1–October 31.
Residents: $220 • Non-residents: $380
Winter 2019–2020 Boat Moorings
November 1–March 31.
Residents: $180 • Non-residents: $205
All moorings are reserved on a first come,
first served basis, and those with a mooring
from the previous year have priority.
A registration form is at DPParks.org, and
the Lake Park Clubhouse. 847-391-5730.
Lake Opeka Boat Rentals
Paddle Boat Rentals
All boaters must be at least 16 years of age
or be accompanied by an adult. All rentals
are arranged in the clubhouse.
Residents: $10 for ½ hour, $18/hour
Non-res.: $12 for ½ hour, $20/hour
Group paddle boat rentals are available.
Please call the clubhouse for details.
Kayak Rentals
Residents: $8 for ½ hour, $14/hour
Non-res: $10 for ½ hour, $16/hour
Tandem Kayak Rentals
Regattas
Regattas take place throughout the season,
on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday
evenings. Come join us!
annual Labor Day
Lake Opeka Regatta
Monday, September 2
The park district is pleased to sponsor
the always popular Labor Day Regatta.
Call the Lake Park Clubhouse for
information 847-391-5730.
Help Protect Our Wildlife
Sailing Lessons Sailing lessons, on Lake Opeka, are available
through the park district. For complete details,
contact Tyler Fuchs: 847-803-4754, or email
[email protected]. Beer and Wine Coolers can be purchased at
the Clubhouse, but must not be carried off
the Lake Park Golf Course property.
Special Group Boat Rental Rates are
available for summer camps, parties, and
company outings.
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If you’re interested in sailing, and want to
share that interest with a friendly group,
join us for a meeting and get involved with
our fun activities. Meetings are at the Lake
Park Clubhouse Tuesday evenings at 7:30p.
For more information visit the Yacht Club
website: www.desplainesyachtclub.com
Young wild animals that live around the
lake quickly grow to full-size, hungry adults.
Over-population causes overcrowding with a
shortage of food and space. Bread crumbs
and popcorn are NOT food for ducks, geese
and other wildlife. Birds will lose their
natural instinct to forage for food, as well as
the need to migrate in the winter.
Please, do not feed the wildlife.
Residents: $12 for ½ hour, $18/hour
Non-res: $14 for ½ hour, $20/hour
The South Lake Park Picnic Pavilion.
Sail on... with the
Des Plaines Yacht Club!
Alcohol is prohibited in Lake Park.