Can you swim here today?
Lake Park
Des Plaines, Illinois · City park
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Park is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45198, 19 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Boone, IL; Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Ford, IL; Grundy, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kane, IL and other areas. — NWS Chicago IL
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45198, as of Aug 21, 7:40 PM UTC
Water temp
74°F
23°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 45198 (19 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:40 PM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.