105 Reasons to Live Here - Forest Park
Most people choose where they live on a variety of factors including; weather, proximity to family/job, walkability, parks, taxes, shopping and resources. If you are considering living in the Forest Park/Oak Park/River Forest area, take a look at some of my favorite reasons to call the near western suburbs home. I will highlight reasons for each town, first up, Forest Park! Click below for a printable version.
1. Ellie's Turtle Temptation sundae at The Brown Cow
2. The holiday walk on Madison Street
3. Walking distance to the Blue and Green line
4. The Junction Diner serves alcohol
5. Something & Tonic, Roasted Oysters and brunch at The Heritage
6. Cherry Pie Cookies at The Twisted Cookie
7. FREE Preschool starting at age 3
8. The sand area at the Forest Park Pool
9. Forest Park Facebook Groups (email me for details)
10. Kay's chocolate frosted cake donuts
11. Vintage and original product designs at Yearbook
12. The ability to walk anywhere in town
13. Empowering Gardens flowers and plants
14. Exit Strategy Beer
15. Jacknow Noon Year's Eve Bash at Jimmy's Place
16. Residents with family history dating back 100+
years and the stories to accompany the history
17. The smell of Lemonheads from Ferrara Pan
18. A wide variety of home ownership options
19. Schauer's Hardware Ladies' Night
20. Golden Steer for an old school steak dinner
21. St. Patrick's Day Parade
22. The return of our awesome fireworks
23. The best public library and staff
24. Super friendly crossing guards
25. Local grocery store Ed's Way
26. The best Summer Camps
27. Passionate and active community
28. Parents night at Gaetano's
29. The Casket Races
30. The Forest Park Review
31. Creativita Mother's Day/Father's Day gifts
32. Antique shopping at The Forest Park Emporium
33. Forest Park Music Fest
34. Snow removal of residential sidewalks
35. The beer garden at O'Sullivans
36. Portillo's
37. Elephant tombstones
38. Half price appetizers at Francesca's on Friday's
39. MP Kitchen veggie omelet
40. Famous Liquors extensive wine selection
41. Piggyback Smokehouse Salad
42. The Forest Park Historical Society
43. Counter Coffee basement work space
44. Todd & Holland tea selection
45. Spanish classes at La Casa de Frida
46. Skate park at The Park District
47. Spring Wine Walk on Madison
48. 2017 Roosevelt Road Revamp
49. Free parkway tree trimming
50. "Big city access, small town charm"
51. Lollipops for kids at Forest Park Bank
52. The soups at Starship Subs
53. Free calendars that the village distributes yearly
54. The community guide that the Review distributes
55. Jayne Women's Boutique
56. Lots of block parties
57. Free school supplies and field trips for K-8
58. New playground equipment at the Park District
59. Little Free library boxes
60. View of Chicago down Madison Street
61. Spartan classes at John Hayley Fitness
62. Village Pilates Studio
63. Local pool and dart leagues
64. Mani-Pedi's at Team Blonde
65. The "FP" spelled in plants at Popelka Park
66. Free holiday parking
67. The old school photo booth at The Junction
68. Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore's cozy chairs
69. Forest Park Dog Park
70. Grand Appliance
71. Emily at Macdaddy Salon
72. Paper Source warehouse sale
73. Elements Massage
74. Nadeau's Ice Sculptures
75. Vet Fest
76. Original cobblestone streets on some blocks
77. 16" Softball Hall of Fame and Tournament
78. The community garden seed swap
79. Zombie Pub Crawl
80. Forest Park Youth Soccer
81. Spanish story time at The Brown Cow
82. Ribfest
83. Bowling at Circle Lanes
84. Suite Spot Co-Working (Spring 2017)
85. Easy access to lots of hospitals
86. Corner benches
87. Open gym at Tristar Gymnastics
88. The upstairs patio at caffe DeLuca
89. German Fest at The Altenheim
90. Craft beer selection at Chalk
91. ReUse Depot (a HGTV watchers dream)
92. Open knit nights at Knit Nirvana
93. French cremes at LaMaison de Bonbon
94. Empanada's at Amy's Wine House
95. Margarita's on Axcan's covered patio
96. Cigar lounge at Casa de Puros
97. Guitar lessons at Danche Guitars
98. Old School Tavern
99. Escape Factor's new space
100. Irish dancing lessons at The Bentley Academy
101. Diner fare at Louie's Grill
102. Garlic Butter fries from Sub Tender
103. The Pet Emporium for your 4 legged friends
104. The Old School Records
105. Local "curveologist" Carmen at Bliss Fashion Lounge
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Forest Park by Aubrey.jacknow
1. Ellie's Turtle Temptation sundae at The Brown Cow
2. The holiday walk on Madison Street
3. Walking distance to the Blue and Green line
4. The Junction Diner serves alcohol
5. Something & Tonic, Roasted Oysters and brunch at The Heritage
6. Cherry Pie Cookies at The Twisted Cookie
7. FREE Preschool starting at age 3
8. The sand area at the Forest Park Pool
9. Forest Park Facebook Groups (email me for details)
10. Kay's chocolate frosted cake donuts
11. Vintage and original product designs at Yearbook
12. The ability to walk anywhere in town
13. Empowering Gardens flowers and plants
14. Exit Strategy Beer
15. Jacknow Noon Year's Eve Bash at Jimmy's Place
16. Residents with family history dating back 100+
years and the stories to accompany the history
17. The smell of Lemonheads from Ferrara Pan
18. A wide variety of home ownership options
19. Schauer's Hardware Ladies' Night
20. Golden Steer for an old school steak dinner
21. St. Patrick's Day Parade
22. The return of our awesome fireworks
23. The best public library and staff
24. Super friendly crossing guards
25. Local grocery store Ed's Way
26. The best Summer Camps
27. Passionate and active community
28. Parents night at Gaetano's
29. The Casket Races
30. The Forest Park Review
31. Creativita Mother's Day/Father's Day gifts
32. Antique shopping at The Forest Park Emporium
33. Forest Park Music Fest
34. Snow removal of residential sidewalks
35. The beer garden at O'Sullivans
36. Portillo's
37. Elephant tombstones
38. Half price appetizers at Francesca's on Friday's
39. MP Kitchen veggie omelet
40. Famous Liquors extensive wine selection
41. Piggyback Smokehouse Salad
42. The Forest Park Historical Society
43. Counter Coffee basement work space
44. Todd & Holland tea selection
45. Spanish classes at La Casa de Frida
46. Skate park at The Park District
47. Spring Wine Walk on Madison
48. 2017 Roosevelt Road Revamp
49. Free parkway tree trimming
50. "Big city access, small town charm"
51. Lollipops for kids at Forest Park Bank
52. The soups at Starship Subs
53. Free calendars that the village distributes yearly
54. The community guide that the Review distributes
55. Jayne Women's Boutique
56. Lots of block parties
57. Free school supplies and field trips for K-8
58. New playground equipment at the Park District
59. Little Free library boxes
60. View of Chicago down Madison Street
61. Spartan classes at John Hayley Fitness
62. Village Pilates Studio
63. Local pool and dart leagues
64. Mani-Pedi's at Team Blonde
65. The "FP" spelled in plants at Popelka Park
66. Free holiday parking
67. The old school photo booth at The Junction
68. Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore's cozy chairs
69. Forest Park Dog Park
70. Grand Appliance
71. Emily at Macdaddy Salon
72. Paper Source warehouse sale
73. Elements Massage
74. Nadeau's Ice Sculptures
75. Vet Fest
76. Original cobblestone streets on some blocks
77. 16" Softball Hall of Fame and Tournament
78. The community garden seed swap
79. Zombie Pub Crawl
80. Forest Park Youth Soccer
81. Spanish story time at The Brown Cow
82. Ribfest
83. Bowling at Circle Lanes
84. Suite Spot Co-Working (Spring 2017)
85. Easy access to lots of hospitals
86. Corner benches
87. Open gym at Tristar Gymnastics
88. The upstairs patio at caffe DeLuca
89. German Fest at The Altenheim
90. Craft beer selection at Chalk
91. ReUse Depot (a HGTV watchers dream)
92. Open knit nights at Knit Nirvana
93. French cremes at LaMaison de Bonbon
94. Empanada's at Amy's Wine House
95. Margarita's on Axcan's covered patio
96. Cigar lounge at Casa de Puros
97. Guitar lessons at Danche Guitars
98. Old School Tavern
99. Escape Factor's new space
100. Irish dancing lessons at The Bentley Academy
101. Diner fare at Louie's Grill
102. Garlic Butter fries from Sub Tender
103. The Pet Emporium for your 4 legged friends
104. The Old School Records
105. Local "curveologist" Carmen at Bliss Fashion Lounge
Type your favorites in the comments below! #livefp #shopfp #eatfp #playfp #aubreyjacknowhomes #forestparkrealestate
Forest Park by Aubrey.jacknow
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