Norshore Park House for Sale

Norshore Park in Waukegan offers a mix of outdoor activities, convenient amenities, and accessible transportation. Residents can explore the 5 miles of wooded trails at Greenbelt Forest Preserve, ideal for hiking and cross-country skiing, with deer sightings and educational plaques along the way. Golfers can visit the nearby Foss Park Golf Course, while Corrine J. Rose Park provides a waterpark and playground for families, including basketball and tennis courts. Belvidere Road serves as the main thoroughfare, with bus routes connecting to downtown and the Waukegan Metra station, 2.5 miles away, offering a commute to downtown Chicago, 39 miles away. The neighborhood features duplexes and ranch-style homes from the 1950s and 60s, with mature trees providing occasional shade over the sidewalks. Local dining options include Monica’s Diner, Mike’s Pizza, and Toluca’s Restaurant, while grocery needs are met by Waukegan Fruit Market and nearby supermarkets like Walmart and Lewis Fresh Market, both 3 miles away. Monthly ArtWauk events and the annual Scoop the Loop car show add cultural vibrancy to downtown Waukegan, easily accessible from Norshore Park. The neighborhood's open streets showcase homes with plain lawns and overhead telephone wires, reflecting its mid-20th-century roots.