Why Live in Hampton Park
Hampton Park in Romeoville, Illinois, is a suburban neighborhood located half a mile west of the Des Plaines River. Developed between 1957 and 1970, it now houses over 12,000 residents within its 4-square-mile area. The neighborhood features modest bungalows, ranch-style homes, and split-levels, with wide streets shaded by mature pines and oaks. Homes are close together on small lots with attached, front-facing garages. The Valley View Community Unified School District 365U serves the area, with Romeoville High School receiving high ratings and offering vocational courses through the Wilco Area Career Center. Hampton Park is bordered by the 55-acre O'Hara Woods Nature Preserve, which offers a one-mile shaded path, and Village Park, which provides sports and recreation facilities. Heritage Falls Water Park and Conservation Park, with its fishing lake and connecting trails, are popular local features. The Romeoville branch of the White Oak Library District offers various community programs. While the greenway running through the neighborhood provides recreational space, it also hosts two large rows of power lines, which may affect home prices. The small Lewis University Airport nearby has minimal noise impact. Dining options include the Iron & Glass Taproom & Bottleshop, White Fence Farm, and Café Romeo. For groceries, residents have access to Aldi, Walmart, and Jewel-Osco. The Romeoville Metra station, a mile away, offers an hour-long train ride to Downtown Chicago, and drivers can reach Interstate 55 within 5 miles.