There are two nearby malls, North Riverside Park Mall and the upscale Oakbrook Center. Riverside has consistently had one of the lowest crime rates in Cook County. Most denominations are located in the Village of Riverside or nearby. Nationally famous Brookfield Zoo borders the western side of the villages. In addition, 900 acres of Cook County Forest Preserve buffer Riverside. There are 134 acres of parks, many with athletic fields and playgrounds, as well as private membership swim club. It's collection consists of over 61,000 books, 3,800 videos/films and nearly 3000 audio recordings. The Riverside Public Library, located in the heart of town, is open seven days a week. One parochial grade school is located in the community. Midway and O'hare Airports are easily accesible.įour public schools, a junior high and Riverside Brookfield High School provide quality educational oppurtnites for children. The Eisenhower (I-290) and Stevenson (I-55) Expressways are only a short distance away for those wanting to travel by car. Riverside is located 11 miles from downtown Chicago. Communting time to Chicago's Union Station via the Burlington/ Santa Fe rail line is about 20 minutes. The business district offering convenient shopping is small and quaint with the Metra Train Station located there. A number of Frank loyd Wright homes are located in the Village, including two designated as National Landmark Buildings. Many architectural styles coexist, including Queen Anne, Victorian, Cape Cod, Colonial, and Ranch. The original homes were built on large lots and set back from the road in order to preserve a park-like setting. Today, the charm of another era still exists among the tree lined winding streets illuminated by gas lights. Riverside was designed in the mid-19th century by renowned landscape architect and designer of Central Park in New York City, Frederick Law Olmsted. Quiet and picturesque, the village of Riverisde is situated along the banks Gaslight Realty Specializes in and is Located in. Our People | Current Listings | Local Info
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