Highland Park

Highland Park is known for its famous outdoor concert venue, Ravinia, yet there is so much more to love about Highland Park. The Lake County community is bounded by Lake Forest, Deerfield, and Glencoe, and is situated about 25 miles away from Downtown Chicago with approximately 32,000 residents. Real Estate: High-end homes in Highland Park range from custom lakefront mansions to multi-million dollar contemporary estates. Midcentury moderns and in-town bungalows are plentiful at more modest price points, while a number of luxury condominiums offer maintenance-free living close to downtown shops, restaurants and commuter train stations. The city is home to several landmarks, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Howard Van Doren Shaw, David Adler, Robert E. Seyfarth and Jens Jensen. Highland Park also created the first community land trust in Illinois to develop and preserve high quality affordable housing for residents. Education: Highland Park is part of Township High School District 113, which includes Highland Park High School and Deerfield High School. Highland Park High School is known for its comprehensive academic programs, offering a wide range of courses, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement opportunities. There are eight elementary schools (K-5) which include Indian Hill, Oak Terrace, Braeside, Oak Terrace, Ravinia, Red Oak, Sherwood and Wayne Thomas. The district has two Junior High schools which include Northwood and Edgewood. Shopping and Dining: A few blocks in from the lakeshore, and right next to the Metra station, Highland Park has a downtown commercial district with shops and restaurants. Shoppers will find fashion boutiques, furniture shops, antiques and collectibles stores, jewelers and much more. These are complemented by a diversity of tea rooms, cafes, bakeries, pancake houses, ice cream parlors, sandwich shops and restaurants. Some notable restaurants include Abigails, Walker Bros Pancakes, Max’s Deli, Norton’s and shops include Harper + Ash, Style Shack, Paper Source, Enaz and Anthropologie. Fun Facts: Several renowned figures have lived in Highland Park, including Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Toni Kukoc, when they still played for the Chicago Bulls. Recreation and Lifestyle: Accessibility to the lakeshore is a highlight for residents, with four beaches: Millard, Moraine, Park Avenue and Rosewood. Residents enjoy the North Shore Yacht Club for sailing, kayaking, power boating, and stand-up paddle boarding. The city is also a stone’s throw away from the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Skokie Lagoons, two prominent attractions. Highland Park hosts the iconic Ravinia Festival for three months each summer, drawing national musical acts. Nature lovers can explore the scenic Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve and Robert McClory bike paths, while families can enjoy the Hidden Creek Aquapark. There are also several health clubs, skating rinks and tennis courts for residents. There is one public golf course in the community and the city is home to the private country clubs of Exmoor, Northmoor and Lake Shore Country Club. Transportation: In Highland Park there is one train station that is part of the Metra Union Pacific North Line and provides commuter rail service to downtown Chicago and other suburbs along the line. The Highland Park Metra station is located in downtown Highland Park, offering convenient access for residents and visitors using the commuter train service. Highland Park is conveniently located near major highways, providing easy access to Chicago and while also only being 20 miles from O’Hare International Airport.