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DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 2\, from 10:00am to 11:30am\, the communit
 y is invited to join the Des Plaines Park District staff and Park Board 
 of Commissioners to celebrate the grand opening of North Lake Park\, How
 ard Avenue at Lee Street. The Park District has planned games\, demonstr
 ations\, and light refreshments.\nLake Park\, designed around Lake Opeka
 \, has long been one of Des Plaines&rsquo\; premier recreational areas. 
 The addition of the north park area was made possible by the purchase of
  that land from Good Shepherd Church in 2007.\n&ldquo\;When they sold th
 e property to the Park District\, the congregation made a significant co
 ntribution to the green space available to the residents of Des Plaines&
 rdquo\; said John Hecker\, Executive Director. Design and construction o
 f park amenities was started in 2010 and include a large fishing pier\, 
 a picnic shelter\, a gazebo\, interpretive signage\, an extended walking
  path with benches\, a sensory garden\, and native trees including red m
 aples\, Ohio buckeyes\, sugar maples\, swamp white oaks\, black tupelos\
 , bald cypress\, and American hornbeams. The new north park area also ha
 s a water spray for children\, two bags courts and a bocce ball court. &
 ldquo\;The development of the north side of Lake Park still allows for p
 lenty of open space for families to enjoy games\, picnicking\, and relax
 ing in the park\,&rdquo\; said Hecker. &ldquo\;Lake Park has always been
  a favorite in the community\,&rdquo\; he said\, &ldquo\;and now it has 
 even more to enjoy.&rdquo\;
URL:http://desplaines.patch.com/events/grand-opening-of-north-lake-park
SUMMARY:Grand Opening of North Lake Park
LOCATION:Lake Park: Howard Ave & Lee St\, Des Plaines\, IL
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