# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Des Plaines

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Des Plaines. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 3 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Lake Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lake-park-des-plaines) (playground, Des Plaines). A 76-acre Des Plaines Park District lakeside park with a new free splash pad, a playground and boating.
2. [Kids Play Hive](https://ourplayday.com/places/kids-play-hive) (indoor play space, Des Plaines). A Des Plaines indoor playground with open-play passes and birthday parties, closed Tuesdays.
3. [Mountain View Mine Mini Golf & Batting Cages](https://ourplayday.com/places/mountain-view-mine-mini-golf) (mini golf course, Des Plaines). A Des Plaines Park District mining-themed 18-hole mini golf course with batting cages, near a skate/BMX park.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/des-plaines/playgrounds. All of Des Plaines: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/illinois/des-plaines