Park Ridge, Suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Park Ridge extends across 7.14 square miles of land near O'Hare International Airport, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts at 195 meters elevation.
The settlement transformed from Pennyville to Brickton in 1854 when George Penny established a brickworks, later incorporating as Park Ridge in 1873.
The Pickwick Theatre, constructed in 1928, stands as an Art Deco monument in the city center and continues to present films and performances.
The city maintains two Metra rail stations with direct connections to Chicago, while multiple bus routes provide transportation throughout Cook County.
Maine Township High School South in Park Ridge educated Hillary Rodham Clinton and actor Harrison Ford before their rise to national recognition.
Location: Cook County
Inception: 1873
Elevation above the sea: 195 m
Shares border with: Maine Township, Chicago, Edison Park
Website: https://parkridge.us
GPS coordinates: 42.01255,-87.84362
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
Allstate Arena
3.7 km
Leaning Tower of Niles
5 km
Rosemont Theatre
4.4 km
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
8.4 km
Des Plaines River Trail
3.3 km
Chicago Illinois Temple
8.4 km
Pickwick Theatre
1.2 km
Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground
4.4 km
Noble-Seymour-Crippen House
5.1 km
Kennicott Grove
8.6 km
St. Martha Catholic Church
5.8 km
Turzak House
2.5 km
Wingert House
2.7 km
Katyń Monument in Niles
4.1 km
Passionist Fathers Monastery
4.2 km
Eisenhower Public Library District
6 km
Park Ridge Youth Campus
1.7 km
Skokie Public Library
7.2 km
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
6.5 km
Harrer Building
7.6 km
Edison Park
2.4 km
Jefferson Park
8.2 km
First Congregational Church
5 km
Skokie Water Playground
8.3 km
Herbert A. Dilg House
5.6 km
Emily Oaks Nature Center
8.3 km
Niles-Maine District Library
3.9 km
Edgebrook Branch
7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes