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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2026–2027 Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) Memberships Now Available
Memberships for the 2026–2027 OLDA season are now available for purchase, following the opening of applications on August 28, 2026. The new season begins October 1, 2026. Apply today!
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.