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The Top 4 Lakes around Des Plaines

Looking to visit the best lakes around Des Plaines? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Des Plaines’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

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A small rocky dam separates the North Pool and the Main Pool of Busse Lake from each other. The paved (and striped) Busse Woods Bicycle Trail (BWBT) passes directly between …

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In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.

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Lake Arlington is a 50-acre man-made lake within a 93-acre park. The park amenities include an exercise area, two playgrounds, a fishing pier, a cycling/walking path, a picnic area, and restrooms.

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