Lake Opeka
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Lake Opeka is a small, 40 acre (162,000 m²) lake in Des Plaines, Illinois, with an 18 hole par-3 golf course on its Western shore. On the Northern bank is a Lutheran Church. Jogging paths run around the East side, where a Band Shelter is located amongst picnic tables and grills, exercise stations and a playground. The Southern end has a volley ball sand pit.
Fishing is allowed. Bass, Bluegill and occasional Northern Pike are caught. There are small sailboats and paddleboats using the lake. Many ducks on the water, some large carp and occasional turtles.