Forest Park, Residential village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
Forest Park extends across 2.5 square miles of land, positioned eight miles west of downtown Chicago with tree-lined residential streets and local businesses.
The village, established in 1907, operated a Naval Ordnance Station during World War II that manufactured 19,000 torpedoes and employed 6,500 workers.
The population of 14,339 residents represents a diverse mix, with 49.6% White, 30.9% African American, 6.2% Asian, and 11.3% Hispanic or Latino communities.
The Forest Park terminal on the CTA Blue Line provides direct rail access to Chicago, while the village maintains four elementary schools and a middle school.
The village contains multiple large cemeteries, including Altenheim, Forest Home, Jewish Waldheim, and Concordia, with deceased residents historically outnumbering living ones 30 to 1.
Location: Cook County
Inception: 1907
Website: http://forestpark.net
GPS coordinates: 41.87950,-87.81370
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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