Welcome to Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge is a cozy, tree-lined community of 38,000 people tucked alongside Chicago’s northwest border, just 15 miles from downtown Chicago. This historic community, first settled in 1831, plays host to a variety of homes, from luxurious new construction to charming turn of the century houses, not to mention bungalows, ranch homes, condominiums, townhouses and retirement communities. Park Ridge is a home buyer’s dream.
The city’s Uptown area features the Art Deco masterpiece the Pickwick Theatre, a national historic landmark, plus multiple shops and boutiques, and restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines. The Park Ridge Library, also located in Uptown, is recognized for not only its collection but also its vast offering of programs for adults and children alike. Lutheran General Hospital, located in the northwest corner of Park Ridge, ranks among the Chicago area’s top hospitals. The schools in Park Ridge are among the highest rated in the state of Illinois, and include Maine South and Maine East high schools. The community is also home to numerous pools and parks, including Paws, a park for dogs and dog owners.
Centrally located between Chicago and the North Shore suburbs, Park Ridge is connected to downtown Chicago by two train lines — the “El” and Metra trains — and provides easy access to several of the area’s major expressways. Park Ridge is also a short drive from the beaches of Lake Michigan, and nestled alongside the community’s borders are miles of leafy Forest Preserve trails.
