Des Plaines Friends of the Parks Mission

Promoting parks and recreational activities, cultural activities and a healthier lifestyle for the citizens of Des Plaines. Provide scholarships for kids to participate in a variety of Park District activities.

The Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is a volunteer organization that:

• Organizes events to raise funds and provides volunteer participation opportunities.
• Educates the citizens of Des Plaines about the value of quality parks and recreational services.
• Stimulates further public interest in parks and recreation and the preservation of park and recreational resources.

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About Us:

The Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is dedicated to the enrichment of the youth of Des Plaines by sponsoring fun events and providing scholarships for their participation in Des Plaines Park District programs. The Des Plaines Friends of the Parks has awarded more than $87,000 to children allowing them to participate in camps, programs, and trips.

The 2024 Des Plaines Halloween Home Decorating Contest

This free contest is open to all Des Plaines residents. Entries will be accepted through October 25th. To enter, call the Friends at 847-391-5089, email Friends@DesPlainesFriendsOfTheParks.org, or message us on our Facebook page. Make sure to leave your full name, address, and the best way to contact you.

For more info, visit the Halloween Home Decorating contest Page

2024 Golf in the Dark at Lake Park

Golf in the Dark is a fun evening of glow-in-the-dark-golf, with food & drinks, prizes & raffles—all for a great cause! Plus, it’s a great opportunity for businesses to help sponsor our organization, and provide much needed scholarship money for Des Plaines youth. 

Whether it will be your first time or 10th time, we welcome you to join us celebrate Golf in the Dark at Lake Park’s 10th Anniversary on September 28th, 2024, as we try to raise even more money to help the Youth of Des Plaines!

To sign up as a Sponsor or to attend this year’s event head over to our Golf in the Dark at Lake Park page for more info

Donate to help the children of Des Plaines

A small donation will help our yearly scholarship goals, allowing us to continue providing support to the members of our community who need it the most. Donate Today!

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Thank you Foxtail on the Lake for being a 2024 Corporate Sponsor, helping to support our organizational efforts!