Downtown, Park Ridge, IL

Downtown Neighborhood Guide Park Ridge, IL

About

Downtown Park Ridge, Illinois is a vibrant neighborhood known for its artsy vibe and plentiful amenities. It's nestled in between the bustling Dempster Street and the serene Uptown Park, creating a pleasing blend of urban and suburban environments. The neighborhood is easily accessible via the Edens Expressway and is serviced by the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line, making commuting a breeze.

What You Will Love About Downtown Park Ridge, Illinois

  • The charming Uptown Park is a popular gathering spot, featuring a scenic pond, movie nights, and summer concerts.
  • A plethora of shopping and dining options are found along Prospect Avenue and Main Street.
  • The Pickwick Theater, a classic art deco movie house, offers unique cinematic experiences.

What's Nearby

Downtown Park Ridge neighbors the Rosemont Entertainment District, known for its lively nightlife, entertainment venues like the Allstate Arena, and fashion outlets. The neighborhood is also close to O'Hare International Airport, perfect for frequent travelers.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle in downtown Park Ridge is a harmonious blend of suburban tranquility and urban excitement. Residents enjoy easy access to cultural institutions such as the Park Ridge Historical Society, while still being able to unwind in the many parks and green spaces the neighborhood has to offer.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 208 restaurants, 32 grocery stores, and 32 parks within a mile of the Downtown neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Sav-A-Lot

    Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.1 miles

    110 Euclid Ave

  • GROCERY
    Trader Joe's

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    190 N Northwest Hwy

  • GROCERY
    Whole Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    225 W Touhy Ave

  • GROCERY
    Park Ridge Farmers Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    15 Prairie Ave

  • GROCERY
    Done Rite Vending

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    350 S Northwest Hwy

  • GROCERY
    Jewel-Osco

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.6 miles

    481 Busse Hwy

Downtown Apartments and Rentals

18 Rental properties in Downtown, Park Ridge, IL.

  • 2 S. Greenwood property

    Contact for Price

    2 S. Greenwood

    1–3 Beds • 1–2.5 Baths

    500–850 Sqft

    Not Available

  • 400 N Northwest Hwy #1 property

    $2,450

    400 N Northwest Hwy #1

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1856 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 824 S Clifton Ave property

    $2,600

    824 S Clifton Ave

    3 Beds • 1.5 Baths

    2000 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 2400 Archbury Ln #3J property

    $2,400

    2400 Archbury Ln #3J

    2 Beds • 2 Baths

    1250 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 1108 Fortuna Ave #2 property

    $2,990

    1108 Fortuna Ave #2

    3 Beds • 1.5 Baths

    1850 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 1121 N Northwest Hwy #2 property

    $2,195

    1121 N Northwest Hwy #2

    3 Beds • 1.5 Baths

    1700 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
21.3%
39.1%
utilities
0.4%
6.4%
food
2.2%
3.8%
transportation
0.7%
5.4%
healthcare
4.5%
7%

Downtown Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

79/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

60/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

40/100
5 train stops, 1 other stop

Park Ridge Station

Train Stop

100 Summit Ave

Metra Metropolitan Rail

Train Stop

100 Summit Ave

Moretti's Edison Park

Train Stop

6730 N Olmsted Ave

Source: foursquare.com

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