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Over-the-counter deer firearm permit sales begin on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Due to recent software updates beyond IDNR’s control, some vendors may have limited availability to print permits and licenses. IDNR is working closely with the license system provider to quickly address the issue for those vendors. To locate unaffected vendors, use the agent locator at https://www.exploremoreil.com/agentlocator.

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​Accessibility at Des Plaines:

  • Parking - The park office and the boat ramp parking lots are asphalt with accessible parking spaces. There is approximately 20' to the concrete sidewalk at the office. The park office has a wooden wheelchair ramp. PThe parkoffice door has an ADA accessible handle.

  • Restrooms - Accessible vault toilets are available at the boat launch, picnic area, park office, Milliken Lake, and west parking lot of the East Grounds. 

  • Boating - There is an accessible boat dock with a wooden deck and an aluminum ramp. There is an approximate 120' distance from the parking lot to the boat dock using the concrete sidewalk. 

  • Fishing - The fishing pier at Milliken Lake is concrete with an approximate distance of 120 feet using the sidewalk to the parking area.

  • Picnicking - The picnic area by the Kankakee River has an accessible concrete pad, picnic table and grill

  • Archery/Trap Range - The archery and trap ranges have designated accessible parking spaces. 

  • Hunting - The park offers disabled pheasant hunting by permit only. You must have a standing vehicle permit to register. 

  • Service animals are welcome in the park, but there are no outdoor water fountains.