A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land - the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing species. Farmland and woodland, prairie and wetland lake, water and river shoreline offer unlimited opportunities for nature lovers and sportsmen. 80 acres of the Des Plaines Wildlife and Conservation Area make up a dedicated nature preserve which contains many remnants of the natural prairie of years past. The preserve is managed so it can protect and perpetuate this prairie heritage for future generations.

Open water and ice fishing are popular events at the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area. Milliken Lake, as well as several ponds and the river backwaters, provide panfish, catfish, and bass fishing. The Kankakee River borders the site on the south with 3 miles of shoreline providing access to boating enthusiasts and excellent fishing. A public boat launch with 3 paved ramps is available on the Kankakee River for boating on the river or its backwaters.

• Canoe on the Kankakee River or its backwaters.
• Fish in Milliken Lake for panfish, catfish, and bass.