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Oak Park is a village adjacent to the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is the 29th largest municipality in Illinois as measured by population in the 2010 U.S. census. As of the 2010 United States Census the village had a population of 51,878.
Oak Park was settled beginning in the 1830s, with rapid growth later in the 19th century and early 20th century. It incorporated in 1902, breaking off from Cicero. Development was spurred by railroads and street cars connecting the village to jobs in Chicago. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his wife settled here in 1889. Population peaked at 66,015 in 1940. Smaller families led to falling population in the same number of homes and apartments. In the 1960s, Oak Park faced the challenge of racial integration, devising many strategies to integrate rather than re-segregate the village. Oak Park includes three historic districts for the historic homes: Ridgeland, Frank Lloyd Wright and Seward Gunderson, reflecting the focus on historic preservation.
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Oak Park, IL is a perfect area for families, schooling, and localized events. The area is lively, warm and welcoming. It is central to the city of Chicago, Melrose Park, Cicero and Forest Park.
My neighborhood is very quiet, nice, clean and they neighbors are very friendly.
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Oak Park is a great suburban town!! The people that live there are so sweet and have so much hospitality. Transportation is usually through bus but mostly everything is walking distance
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There's senior living facilities and health clinics in abundance. You can easily find a grocery store or have them delivered to your front door. Many specialized doctors in the area. Lots of public parks and beautiful walking spaces. The nightlife scene is an older crowd and often in limited areas of the neighborhood; very quiet usually in this neighborhood even on the weekends but have the option to go out locally if desired. Public transportation around oak park and even to the surrounding suburbs and the city of Chicago.