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Golf Around The Park District! Golf Center Des Plaines is the Midwest’s premier golf practice facility, and it’s right in your backyard! Open year-round, it features a three-tiered, 80-bay automated Driving Range, with 300 yards of outdoor landing area; a 1½-acre Short Game practice area for chip shots up to 60 yards, with bunkers and putting greens; and a Rick Jacobson designed fully lighted 9-hole par-3 course that’s open late all season. Plus, the Club Casa Café, Pro Shop and GolfTEC. Read more on page 40. Lake Park Golf Course is an 18-hole short course that’s great for beginners and any smart golfer who wants to work on their all-important short game. Well-kept greens, well-placed bunkers and beautiful Lake Opeka as a water hazard! See page 43. If mini-golf is more your style, Mountain View Adventure Center is a family-friendly course that’s close to home. On page 37. 80-bay, 300 yard Driving Range. Lighted & heated. 18-hole, par-3 short course at Lake Park. Mini-golf is for all ages! We have Batting Cages, too. 9-hole, par-3. The only fully lighted course in Chicagoland. Beautiful greens, str ate gically placed bunk ers, and Lake Opeka ! Mini-golf is part of the Late Night in the Park events.