Riverside, IL Townhome for Sale

Riverside, IL, known as the "Village in the Forest," was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1869, featuring expansive green parkways, gas-lit street lanterns, and curvilinear streets. The community is characterized by its diverse architectural styles, ranging from contemporary to Craftsman and Regency-inspired homes, with many properties dating back to the early to mid-1900s and some new constructions post-2000. Riverside School District 96 serves the area with highly rated schools, including Ames, Blythe Park, Central, and Hollywood Elementary Schools, Hauser Junior High School, and Riverside Brookfield High School. The community is home to several small parks such as Big Ball Park, Guthrie Park, and Blythe Park, and offers walking trails along the Des Plaines River. The historic Riverside Golf Club, established in 1893, is located just north of the community. Dining options include Lalo’s Restaurant, Connie's Family Restaurant, and La Barra Riverside, with shopping available at Tony's Fresh Market, Costco, and North Riverside Park Mall. Riverside is designed to be walkable, with a Metra station providing a 25-minute nonstop ride to downtown Chicago and a 30-minute drive to O'Hare International Airport. The Riverside Public Library offers various community programs, including toddler story times and a BYOB book club. The local government is noted for its efficient public works department, especially in maintaining roads during winter.