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Prairie Lakes Park
Park · Des Plaines, Illinois
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse 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.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse 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, 7:30 PM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 45198 (20.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prairie Lakes Park?
- Prairie Lakes Park is a park in Des Plaines, Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at Prairie Lakes Park?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Prairie Lakes Park in Des Plaines, Illinois is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45198, 20.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Prairie Lakes Park?
- 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. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Prairie Lakes Park rated?
- Prairie Lakes Park in Des Plaines, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 823 reviews.
- What amenities does Prairie Lakes Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Prairie Lakes Park include camping-nearby.
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