Golf and Central Roads are closed between Des Plaines River Road and East River Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
The City of Des Plaines hosts an annual group trash clean up with Clean Up - Give Back during Earth Month where dozens of volunteers join us at Axehead Lake to help beautify our community. Save the date for Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Axehead Lake (use the Chippewa Woods entrance located at 2760 S. River Rd.). Gloves, grabbers, safety vests, and trash bags will be provided. In case of severe weather, a cancellation will be communicated on our Facebook page. This event is FREE and open to the community. You can register in advance and check out other upcoming clean ups at cleanupgiveback.org. Walk-ups are welcome.
Axehead Lake (Chippewa Woods Entrance), 2760 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, View Map