Downers Grove

 

Welcome to Downers Grove, Illinois – a vibrant community boasting one of Chicagoland’s most lively downtowns. Home to Sabrina and Danny of The Glover Team and the Platinum Partners Realtors office, Downers Grove offers a plethora of boutique shops, trendy dining spots, and engaging community events. Conveniently accessible from Chicago via the BNSF Train Line and expressways, Downers Grove stands as a prime destination for living, working, and business endeavors. Situated just 22 miles west of Chicago, the Village of Downers Grove, IL, with a population nearing 50,000, showcases a rich history highlighted by iconic landmarks like The Tivoli Theatre and Bowling Alley. Renowned for hosting corporate and regional headquarters such as Advocate Aurora Health Care, Good Samaritan Hospital, Dover Corporation, and Pepperidge Farm, Downers Grove also shines in education, boasting highly ranked schools that earned it recognition as one of the Top 10 Livable Cities for kids by Livability.com. Additionally, Forbes has lauded Downers Grove as one of America's Friendliest Towns. Proud residents Sabrina and Danny Glover actively contribute to the community, calling Downers Grove their Hometown.

 

Downers Grove Schools are highly regarded, making it an ideal town for raising a family. Elementary School District 58 consistently earns accolades, with all schools awarded Exemplary or Commendable designations by the State of Illinois in 2019. Community High School District 99, comprising Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School, boasts a rich history of academic excellence, performing arts, athletics, and activities

See More about District 58 HERE

 

Community High School District 99 is located in Downers Grove, Illinois. The two-school high school district includes Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School—two of the most prominent high schools in the Chicago area and in Illinois. Both schools have a rich history of excellence in academics, performing arts, athletics and activities. District 99 initiatives are continuously focused on increasing student achievement, and in the 2022-23 school year we launched our new five-year Strategic Plan, "Future Focused, Future Ready." 

See more about District 99 HERE

 

Downtown Downers Grove

Downers Grove has become a vibrant, popular destination in the Western Suburbs. Its no wonder so many people looking for homes prefer to be near the Downtown district. The Downtown Management Corporation works on creating a diverse retail, shopping and service business environment which will increase activity within this area. Our residents and visitors alike enjoy our award-winning restaurants, unique boutiques, our theatre and all of our great amenities.

Downtown Downers Grove is home to many fine eating establishments including Pierce Tavern, Ballydoyle, Cadence Kitchen, Gia Mia, Bar Chido, Giordanos, The Foxtail, Gattos, Emmets, The Cellar Door, as well as a number of cute boutiques and shops!

See all the great business located in Downtown Downers Grove HERE 

 

Parks & Recreation

With almost 600 acres of parks and facilities, there are thousands of opportunities for individuals of all ages and interests to grow, play, imagine and explore. As a previous National Gold Medal finalist and winner the District takes pride in it's ability to provide high quality recreational experiences and facilities to the community. With just a point and a click, you can visit our historic Golf Club and reserve a tee time, learn how we are preserving and protecting natural resources such as Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie, or start on the path to a healthier lifestyle at our 69,000 sq. ft. state of the art Recreation and Fitness Center.

Are you looking to check out a new park near you Check the Interactive map HERE or see the list of parks below.

 

Hummer Park - 4833 Fairview Ave

Patriots Park - 501 55th Pl

McCollum Park - 6801 Main St

Doerhoefer Park - 4101 Venard Rd

Randall Park - 749 Randall St

Walnut Park - 4721 Walnut Ave

Whitlock Park - 4000 Fairview Ave

Hoopers Hollow Park - Chicago Ave &, Cornell Ave

Ebersold Park - 5923 Main St

Prince Pond - 4941 Linscott Ave

Gilbert Park - 1500 Gilbert Ave

O'Brien Park - 6909 Dunham Rd

Ned Bell Park - 1216 63rd St

Lyman Woods - 901 31st St

Highland and 39th Park

Concord Square Park - Concord Dr &, Camden Rd

Fishel Park - Grove St

Milnes Family Memorial Park - Fairmount Ave

Belmont Prairie - 4822-4830 Cross St

Loy Park - Pershing and Warren

Washington Park - Washington & Prairie

Frankowiak Park - 59th and Middaugh

Downers Grove Recreation Center - 4500 Belmont Rd