Does anybody live in Forest Park?

[greatauntoftriplets]

It looks like I might be moving there in the next couple months. I know that it is gentrifying and that Danny Davis is the congressman. :)

Any hints about relocating to Forest Park from the Far North Side of Chicago?

Thanks to all.

[SIU_Blue]

1. Hello!!!

I don't live in Forest Park, but I do live in Oak Park (neighbor to the east).

You've chosen a fantastic time to relocate to Forest Park. The main street (Madison Ave.) is exploding with new businesses. Forest park is a lively town, and if you enjoy wining and dining, you should have a fantastic time.

Also make sure to check out Oak Park, Elmwood Park, and River Forest, all of which border Forest Park. I love the area, I'm sure you'll grow to like it to.

Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope this is helpful.

:)

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. Thanks very much....

That is what I have heard about Forest Park...from family in Berwyn and Brookfield. Condo prices are quite reasonable, taxes are good and the place is booming. Sort of Oak Park influence moving west.

I am relatively familiar with the area and have checked places in Elmwood Park and River Forest. Best deals seem to be in Forest Park and the town has a great website.

www.forestpark.net

Great flash intro.

[SIU_Blue]

3. That's the first time I've seen a town website with a flash intro...

I love that they have a "make a foia request" link right on the main page. It does indeed seem that Oak Park's influence is spreading!

BTW, politically, it is a wonderful community. Oak Park, and I'm sure forest park, is one of the most organized liberal communities in the country. enjoy your new home!

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. It's quite sophisticated for a town with 14,000 residents...

And I have written websites.

I am impressed. Checking out some condos a week from tomorrow.

[il_lilac]

5. Great town!

I lived there til 9 years ago and still attend my UCC church there. Great diverse, friendly town. I know it inside out and still spend a lot of time there so if you have any questions ask away.

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. Thanks for your response!

And you echo what my sister and nieces have told me about it...and, as I said above, I am impressed by the town website.

I am meeting with a realtor out there next Friday and looking around town and at some condos. At that time, I probably will have questions.

The diversity and friendliness sound good to me...rather like the area I now live in.

I checked your profile and see that you live in Riverside...that is another beautiful town. My sister lives just east of it in Berwyn and so I have been through it many times.

[il_lilac]

7. I miss Forest Park

But we do live 3 blocks from the zoo now and it is a beautiful area. Just a little too "white bread" at times for my taste. I do have a lot of connections tho in FP, so please feel free to pm me with anything. Good Luck!

[greatauntoftriplets]

8. I am sure I'll be in contact at some point...

My niece (the triplets' mother) lives in Brookfield a bit south and west of you. They like being close to the zoo as well.

Thanks again for your glowing recommendation of Forest Park.