Clarendon Hills Real Estate

Clarendon Hills is located in DuPage County, Illinois with a population of 7,610 (2000 census). The best kept secret in the western suburbs.” That’s what the residents of Clarendon Hills say about their community. This friendly village is a quiet haven away from the bustle of Chicago but close enough so that residents can take advantage of all the city’s amenities. Not that they need to. Clarendon Hills has its own active business center and countless community activities to explore. This distinctive Village offers charm and convenience in a community that is bursting with pride. With approximately 8,047 residents, Clarendon Hills continues to prosper, and welcomes families, individuals and businesses to discover everything that makes it such a wonderful place to build a life.

Transportation:
The Village of Clarendon Hills is located just 19 miles west of Chicago in DuPage County. Several major interstates and highways are accessible from the area, including Route 83, I-88, I-55, I-290 and I-294. Both of Illinois’ major international airports, O’Hare and Midway, are within 15 miles of Clarendon Hills. The Village is adjacent to a high-tech research corridor that includes Fermi Lab and Argonne National Laboratory. Neighboring cities include Westmont, Hinsdale, Willowbrook and Oak Brook. The Village’s proximity to downtown Chicago (the Loop) encourages commuter travel for work and for pleasure. Train service to Union Station in downtown Chicago is available daily through the Metra Burlington Northern rail line.

Park District
The Clarendon Hills Park District maintains seven parks on nearly 40 acres. Prospect Park, the area’s largest recreational facility, features a variety of amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, a sledding hill, a fishing pond, playground equipment, a sand volleyball court, in-line skating, a picnic area and a community center. The Park District also oversees Lions Park Pool. This community facility features a zero-depth pool, a competitive pool, a water slide, a toddler pool, a sand play area, pool-side concession stand, sand volleyball and a picnic area.

Area Parks:
Blackhawk Park
Steeves Park
Hosek Park
Park Avenue Park
Prospect Park
Walker Park
Lions Park Pool
Shopping:
A quaint business area, local retailers, restaurants, nearby malls and more link Clarendon Hills to its residents and visitors with resources to satisfy virtually every need. Local stores and service providers in Clarendon Hills include grocery stores, salons, banks, pharmacies and everyday convenience stores. Dining in town can be casual or elegant. A variety of restaurants offer family-style dining, ethnic cuisines or treats on the go. Even more options can be found in neighboring towns as well as in nearby Chicago.

Nearby Oak Brook Center has become known across the United States. Beautifully landscaped, the open-air and recently renovated mall houses upscale department stores such as Nordstrom, Marshall Fields and Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store. More than 160 distinctive specialty shops fill the mall, and 18 restaurants serve a variety of meals.
– Source: Village Profile (2/5/08)