Why Live in Washington Park
Washington Park in Niles features primarily split-level and ranch-style homes with small lawns and front gardens. The neighborhood is lined with young trees and streetlights, creating a pleasant streetscape. Townhomes along Washington Street form grassy courtyards, adding to the community feel. Washington Terrace Park offers various recreational activities, including a playground, tennis courts, baseball fields, and a skatepark. IceLand Ice Arena provides indoor and outdoor ice rinks for public skating and local hockey leagues. Dining options include Papagalino’s Café, known for Greek and American dishes, and Al Bawadi Grill, offering Middle Eastern cuisine. For groceries, residents have access to Park to Shop Supermarket and Jewel-Osco, 1.5 miles away. The Golf Mill Shopping Center is undergoing redevelopment into a mixed-use space with retail, condos, and offices. Local events include a classic car show and drone light show in Golf Mill Park and a Fourth of July parade and fireworks in partnership with Skokie. Transportation is convenient with Milwaukee Avenue and Dempster Street providing bus routes, and a free bus service within Niles. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is 1.5 miles away, and downtown Chicago is about 19 miles via I-94 or the Morton Grove Metra station, 2.5 miles away. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 8.5 miles from Washington Park. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Gemini Middle School and Maine East High School.
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