Oak Park, Illinois

The village of Oak Park, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago, and is located just eight miles (13 kilometers) west of Chicago's downtown. Oak Park is part of Cook County, and is home to 52,524 people.

Oak Park has produced generations of architects, writers, and performers, and this abundance of creativity can be seen throughout the city. Here, you'll find the largest collection of Frank Lloyd homes in the world, since the acclaimed architect spent the first 20 years of his 70-year career working in Oak Park. Must-see sites include Unity Temple and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. If literature appeals to you more than architecture, pay a visit to the Ernest Hemingway's Birthplace Home and Museum.

Oak Park's long list of illustrious residents also include writer Carol Shields, Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs, and poet Edith Nash. Entertainers who hail from Oak Park include Kathy Griffin, Bob Newhart, and Dan Castellaneta (the voice of Homer Simpson). Looking for the next Oak Park celebrity? You might find him or her onstage with the Oak Park Festival Theater or the Village Players Theatre. Oak Park is also home to more than 40 galleries, studios, and antique stores, while the Oak Park Area Arts Council organizes a wide array of events to bring cultural events to the public.

Looking for the nearest gym or park? The city's Park District oversees 25 fitness centers, parks, playgrounds, and other facilities, and also offers many recreational programs for all ages. The Oak Park Conservatory attracts more than 16,000 visitors a year, with plants and flowers gathered from around the world.

Cultured, artistic, and only minutes away from Chicago, Oak Park is a fantastic place to call home!

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