Mount Prospect
Green space and downtown charm
One of the reasons residents enjoy living in Mount Prospect is for its 400 acres of parks and recreation facilities. This includes four park districts, two golf courses, miniature golf courses, an outdoor wave pool, skating rinks, playgrounds, sports fields, and more.
Additionally, its downtown area is frequented by locals for its modern, brick-paved streetscapes and plentiful restaurants and businesses.
Residents look forward to the Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party every summer, which is sponsored by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce.
Distance from Chicago: 20 miles
Time to Loop by Car: 50 minutes
Time to Loop by Train: 1 hour
Community Highlights
"Friendliness is a way of life" motto: The village's motto reflects the welcoming and neighborly atmosphere often highlighted by residents.
Randhurst Village: This is a major commercial hub and a prime shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. What was once the Randhurst Mall has been redeveloped into an open-air "lifestyle center" featuring a variety of stores (including big-box retailers), numerous restaurants, and an AMC Theatre.
Big Surf Wave Pool: A highly popular summer destination for families, offering a wave pool and other aquatic features.