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Melrose Park, IL

Melrose Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago.

The suburb was the home of Kiddieland Amusement Park from 1929 until 2010 (it closed in September 2009 before it was demolished in 2010 and the sign of Kiddieland was relocated to the Melrose Park Public Library, a Costco warehouse store now stands in its place), the Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Stern Pinball, Inc., the Melrose Park Taste, and the now-defunct Maywood Park horse racing track.

There is a Metra railroad station in Melrose Park with daily service to Chicago. Melrose Park is home to Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

According to the Encyclopedia of Chicago, in 1882 residents of a then-unincorporated portion of Proviso Township voted to establish their municipality—called simply "Melrose" until 11 years later, in 1893, when the "Park" was added and population in the area began to steadily increase. The first Italian-Americans arrived in 1888.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Melrose Park has a total area of 4.35 square miles (11.27 km²), all land.

Melrose Park places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents access to essential healthcare services. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of the Loyola Medicine network, is a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated medical team, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for the community. Receive personalized nutritional advice and support at the Nutritional Counseling at Westlake Hospital. Join sessions for relaxation and mental well-being in Mindfulness Meditation at Peace Village. Enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking in a natural setting at Thatcher Woods. Access counseling services for mental health and emotional well-being at Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center. Access therapy services for mental health support and treatment at Insight Behavioral Health Center.

The top sites in Melrose Park, IL are Brookfield Zoo, Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, and Cernan Earth & Space Center.

Population: 24,796 (2020). ZIP Codes: 60160. Area codes: 708, 464, 847, 224. Elevation: 630 ft (190 m). Area: 4.35 sq mi (11.27 km²).

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Is Melrose Park, IL a good place to live?

Melrose Park, a great place to call home. Recently named by Chicago Magazine as one of the best suburbs for first-time home buyers, and recipient of the Governor's Hometown Award, Melrose Park has much to offer. Only 12 miles west of downtown Chicago, Melrose Park sits just north of Maywood, west of River Forest and Oak Park, and south of Franklin Park.

What are the demographics of Melrose Park, IL?

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Melrose Park, IL are Other (Hispanic) (33.7%), White (Hispanic) (23%), Two+ (Hispanic) (21.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.2%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%). None of the households in Melrose Park, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 79.1% of the residents in Melrose Park, IL are U.S. citizens.

What is the history of Melrose Park, IL?

Every town has a story to tell and Melrose Park is no different. Incorporated in 1882, Melrose Park has undergone a series of industrial and demographic evolutions but has always remained a vibrant close-knit community.  In many ways, the history of Melrose Park, Illinois mirrors the history of other Midwestern prairie communities that were transformed by the development of railroads, the rise and fall of heavy industry, the onset of wars, and the influx of different immigrant groups seeking the American dream.

Sources

Wikipedia - Melrose Park, Illinois

Village of Melrose Park

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

Westlake Hospital

Peace Village

Thatcher Woods

Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center

Insight Behavioral Health Center

Brookfield Zoo

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Cernan Earth & Space Center

Visit Oak Park

Data USA

Melrose Park Memories

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