Orland Park, Illinois - Commercial Center

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Orland Park is located in southwest Cook County in Orland Township at 41°36′42″N 87°51′15″W / 41.611582°N 87.854302°W / 41.611582; -87.854302.

According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 22.16 square miles (57.4 km2), of which 21.88 square miles (56.7 km2) (or 98.74%) is land and 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2) (or 1.31%) is water.

The main bodies of water in Orland are two lakes: Lake Sedgewick, and McGinnis Slough.

Bordering communities of Orland Park include Homer Glen to the west (in Will County), Orland Hills and Mokena (also in Will County) to the south, Tinley Park to the southeast, Oak Forest to the east, and Palos Park and Palos Heights to the north.

Orland Park is located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of downtown Chicago. The effective trade area is over 850,000 people and stretches all the way to the Indiana border.

Businesses and jobs in the finance, retail, services and healthcare fields continue to grow in Orland Park. A recent study found that more than one million people a year come to Orland Park for health care services. Orland Park’s retail/commercial sectors remain strong, even in the current economic climate. The community’s culinary offerings are extensive as national chains are continually drawn to Orland Park, reporting outstanding sales numbers for these locations.

Orland Park plans to develop new downtown district, the Main Street Triangle, as well as, the I-80 Business District.

Orland Park is served by three commuter train stations, being part of Metra’s Southwest Line to downtown Chicago. Weekend service was recently added, providing three trains each way on Saturdays.

Major highway transportation corridors are listed below:

I-80 – southern Border of Orland Park US45/LaGrange Road - Major north/south thoroughfare I-43/Harlem Avenue – eastern Border of Orland Park

The village maintained an Aa2 bond rating from Moody’s and an AA+ rating from Standard and Poor’s. These are among the best bond ratings in the Chicago suburbs.

Recreation and Parks

Orland Park boasts a very large Recreation and Parks Department. With over 60 parks in the Village, there are plenty of options for recreation. From sports complexes to nature trails.

The Centennial Park Aquatic Center is a 192-acre public pool. With 6 water slides, two large pools, and a children’s play area, it is one of the largest public pools in the area. Since its debut in 1992, The Aquatic center has gone through multiple renovations to accommodate its growing popularity. There have been several add-ons, including two new water slides, and two outdoor sand volleyball courts.

Located just south of The Centennial Park Aquatic Center, Lake Sedgewick is a 95-acre lake with plenty of activities to take advantage of. There are multiple hiking paths, nature trails, boardwalks, and boat ramps. There are also pedal boats and kayaks available to rent. Fishing and boating is allowed as well.

The Winter Wonderland Ice Rink is also located in Centennial Park. Opened from November to March, this outdoor ice rink is free of charge. There is a small warming hut where you can rent ice skates.

Located on 159th street, The Sportsplex is the largest indoor recreational facility in Orland Park. There are three full-sized basketball courts, an indoor soccer field, and a full weight room with free weights, plenty of cardio options, and a ¼-mile indoor track. Personal trainers are available, along with many different fitness classes, including Pilates, yoga, cycling, and zumba. The Sportsplex also has a 35-foot rock wall, with 6 different routes for all skill levels. With over 90,000 square feet of space, The Sportsplex is the recreation center of Orland Park.

The Recreation and Parks Department also helps organize many public events. Centennial Park hosts plenty of charity events. There are also seasonal events, including the Orland Park Turkey Trot, which is a 5K run held on Thanksgiving morning at The John Humphrey Complex. These events are heavily advertised and supported by students of the local Carl Sandburg High School.

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