Local Information: Riverside

RIVERSIDE
2000 POPULATION-8895
HOUSING PRICE RANGE-$150,000 TO $1,600,000

Quiet picturesque Riverisde is situated along the banks of the Des Plaines River, only 11 miles west of Chicago's "Loop".

Frederick Law Olmsted, renowned landscape architect and designer of Central Park in New York City, planned this community in the mid-19th century. Today, the charm of another era still exists among the tree lined winding streets illuminated by gas lights. The original homes were built on large lots and set back from the road in order to preserve a park-like setting. Many architectural styles coexist, including Queen Anne, Victorian, Cape Cod, Colonial ,and Ranch. A number of Frank loyd Wright homes are located in the Village, including two designated as National Landmark Buildings.

The business district offering convenient shopping is small and quaint with the Metra Train Station located there. Communting time to Chicago's Union Station via the Burlington/ Santa Fe rail line is about 20 minutes.

The Eisenhower (I-290) and Stevenson (I-55) Expressways are only a short distance away for those wanting to travel by car. Midway and O'hare Airports are easily accesible.

Additional shopping is available at two nearby malls, North Riverside and the upscale Oakbrook Center.

Schools- Four public schools, a junior high and Riverside Brookfield High School provide quality educational oppurtnites for children. One parochial grade school is located in the community.

Library- The Riverside Public Library, located in the heart of town, is open seven days a week. It's collection consists of over 61,000 books, 3,800 videos/films and nearly 3000 audio recordings.

Parks and Recreation- There are 134 acres of parks, many with athletic fields and playgrounds, as well as private membership swim club. In addition, 900 acres of Cook County Forest Preserve buffer Riverside. Nationally famous Brookfield Zoo borders the western side of the villages.

Places of Worship- Most denominations are located in the village or nearby.

Hospitals- The renowned teaching hospital Loyal University Medical Cenrter serves the community as do MacNeal Memorial in Berwyn and LaGrange Memorial.

Crime Rate- Riverside has consistently had one of the lowest crime rates in Cook County.