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Neighborhood Vibe

Its unmistakable small-town appeal hearkens back to post-war America and would render it a suitable backdrop for any future remake of the Leave It To Beaver television show. The post office, the art deco Pickwick Theatre, the domes, the church spires, the many schools, the public library, and the abundance of American flags collectively paint an image of yesteryear and leave no doubt about the appropriateness of the city slogan: “A wonderful place.”

What We Love Most

On the western edge of town, a vast swath of forest preserves barricades the residents from the bustle of O’Hare airport, while the southern boundary runs roughly parallel to the Kennedy Expressway.

Best Way to Get Around

For folks without wheels, two Metra train stations can be found along Northwest Highway, which cuts diagonally through the city, and the local streets are increasingly becoming more bike-friendly. Many residents live in low-density apartment buildings (or tastefully-designed new construction condominiums). At the same time, the shady interior streets typically feature modest single-family homes, many of baby boom vintage. Retail and restaurant options abound here, making it easy to remain within city limits indefinitely.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Shopping, movies, parks, and dining are all clustered around the intersection of West Touhy Avenue, Northwest Highway, and Prospect Avenue. This active part of Park Ridge is usually referred to as Uptown, and apartment renters can find almost anything they need at the new development in Uptown.

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Park Ridge is a charming, idyllic city, and it's no surprise why Park Ridge apartments are in high demand. The apartments for rent in Park Ridge range from studios to larger apartments and houses with three bedrooms or more. Most of the apartments for rent in Park Ridge are larger configurations, with at least two bedrooms and up, and there are many single-family homes for rent in Park Ridge.

There are a fair number of 1 bedroom apartments in Park Ridge and even a few studio apartments for rent in Park Ridge.

Known by some Chicago area residents as the childhood home of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Park Ridge is also easily identified by its picturesque uptown district and numerous municipal parks. The Pickwick Theater is another iconic symbol of Park Ridge. The beloved art deco theater plays new feature films and hosts special events in its large main theater, which can seat 900 guests.

The uptown stretch of Park Ridge includes convenient shopping and dining options, where apartment renters can buy groceries, grab a bite to eat, or get supplies for everyday life. Everything from salons to pet supply stores makes up the commercial heart of Park Ridge's uptown. The Metra UP-NW makes a stop in the heart of Park Ridge, making it a cinch for commuters to travel into the core of downtown Chicago in about 20-30 minutes from Park Ridge.

Transportation options beyond the Metra commuter train include the I-90 expressway and I-294 tollway. Most local errands could take renters along Northwest Highway, a major thoroughfare that intersects with Touhy Ave in the heart of Park Ridge. Travelers who are bound for O’Hare International Airport won’t have to travel far from their Park Ridge apartments or homes; the airport is about a 10-minute drive from the middle of Park Ridge.

Park Ridge homes and apartments are never too far away from green areas such as the Des Plaines River's forest preserves. The river runs along the western edge of Park Ridge, giving renters in this quaint northwest suburb of Chicago a convenient place to hike nature trails, observe wildlife or take a small craft out on the water.

The Maine Township High School District 207 is the public school district for Park Ridge. Most Park Ridge residents will fall within the boundaries of the Maine East or Maine South high schools, and there are a few private schools in the area, such as Northridge Preparatory School and Notre Dame College Prep in nearby Niles.

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