Beck Lake offers a trailered boat launch and fishing. Located across Central Avenue from Oakton Community College, the site also has an off-leash dog area and a trail connection to the Des Plaines River Trail System.
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Location & Things to Do
Beck Lake
Entrance
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Off-Leash Dog Area
- Boat Launch
- Fishing
- Ice Fishing
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Trails
Des Plaines River Trail System
The unpaved Des Plaines River Trail follows its namesake river through more than a dozen forest preserves, allowing visitors to enjoy casual strolls, full-day adventures and anything in between.
Location: Chicago, Des Plaines, Glenview, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Park Ridge, River Forest, Rosemont, Schiller Park & Wheeling
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
28.4 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Off-Leash Dog Area
The Beck Lake Off-Leash Dog Area features:
- 40 acres of open space
- A large pond
- An outdoor shelter
- A connection to 9 miles of trails (leash required)
An annual membership is required to enter the off-leash dog area.
Fishing at Beck Lake
This 37-acre body of water with a depth of 18.5 feet has an island in the middle of it. The island is a wildlife area and access is prohibited. Features a trailered boat launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Designated ice fishing lake.
Boat Launch
A trailered boat launch provides access for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors.