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Park Forest is a village located south of Chicago in Cook County and Will County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 23,462.

Park Forest began life in 1948 as a plan to provide housing for GIs returning from World War II . It was the first post-war planned community and its innovative design has been recognized and used as a model for towns throughout the world. The Village of Park Forest has received numerous livability citations including two All-America City Awards, two Governors Home Town Awards and, most recently, its downtown redevelopment received the Burnham Award for excellence in planning.

Located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, Park Forest (population 23,462) is part of both Cook and Will Counties. It is bordered by Chicago Heights, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Richton Park and University Park. Interstate Highway 57 is less than three miles to the west and the Calumet Expressway eight miles to the east, provide access to all of the major highways in the Chicago area. Both Midway and O’Hare airports are less than an hour away. Park Forest residents have easy access to three Metra commuter rail line stations. Metra trains make 80 daily trips to downtown Chicago. During rush hour, this trip can take as little as 50 minutes.

Park Forest’s greatest amenities are recreational, cultural and the high level of service provided by its local government. The 2,000 acres of parks, recreation facilities and open land in Park Forest are the largest per capita in Illinois. In addition to numerous playgrounds, ball fields, ice rinks and picnic facilities, the Village contains 26 tennis courts and one of the largest outdoor swimming complexes in the state. The Village’s pioneers planted trees in both parks and along the Village’s developing road system. The urban forest has now matured, along with the Village. Today, despite the challenge of maintenance, it provides an enormous asset to the Village.

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