Evergreen Park, Illinois
Evergreen Park is a village of 19,420 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1893.
Why visit Evergreen Park
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 84 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Saint Xavier University, Auburn Gresham Bungalow Historic District, Brainerd Bungalow Historic District and Dan Ryan Woods - 91st Street.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Evergreen Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park is a village and south suburb in Cook County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, the population was 19,943. The village shares a border with Chicago on the north, east, and south sides; while also sharing a border with Oak Lawn on the west side.
From the Wikipedia article Evergreen Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Saint Xavier University
School · 1.1 mi
Private Roman Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, US
3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago
Museums and landmarks10
Auburn Gresham Bungalow Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Residential historic district in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois
Brainerd Bungalow Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Chicago, Illinois
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Ridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Residential historic district in the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois
Vanderpoel Art Museum
Museum · 1.7 mi
9625 South Longwood Drive, Chicago
Tu,Th 13:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-12:00
Anker Site
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Hoxie Farm Site
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Huber Site
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Knoll Spring Site
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Oak Forest Site
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Palos Site
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes84
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
9800 South Western Avenue, Evergreen Park
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
3977 West Columbus Avenue, Chicago
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Afro Joe's Coffee & Tea
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
1818 West 99th Street, Chicago
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09:00-13:00
72 more on the map.
History
As early as 1828, a German farming family had settled in the area that became Evergreen Park. In the following decades, additional German settlers arrived. Kedzie Avenue and 95th Street crossed the farmland and provided access to markets. The first railroad, that became part of the Grand Trunk Railroad, passed through the area in 1873. In 1875, the community constructed its first school just west of the intersection of 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue. This school, along with the stores that later clustered around the intersection, defined the community's central business district.
Nearby, a real estate developer, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe area of Paris, designed a star-shaped park with eight streets radiating outward. Evergreen trees planted in the park inspired the village's name. Although the park’s location and layout were intended to form the town’s center, the intersection of 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue later proved to be a more accurate midpoint. Following the death of Mayor Henry Klein shortly after the village’s 75th anniversary in 1968, the park was renamed Klein Park in his honor.
From the History section of Evergreen Park, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship46
Ashburn Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
3341-3347 West 83rd Street, Chicago
Ashburn United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.6 mi
3801 West 83rd Place, Chicago
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
9402-9422 South Bell Avenue, Chicago
Beverly Evangelical Covenant Church
Church · Evangelical · 1.8 mi
10545 South Claremont Avenue, Chicago
Christ the King Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
9233-9235 South Hamilton Avenue, Chicago
Evergreen Park Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
8859 South Francisco Avenue, Evergreen Park
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare16
Advocate Children's Medical Group Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
9730 South Western Avenue, Evergreen Park
Midwest Express Clinic Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
2508 West 94th Street, Evergreen Park
Map of Evergreen Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Burbank 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Alsip 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Chicago Ridge 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Blue Island 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bridgeview 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Crestwood 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Chicago 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Dolton 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Cicero 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Berwyn 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Evergreen Plaza, Evergreen Park, Illinois, Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave of Edward Carl Gaedele (1925–1961) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Raymond William Schalk (1892–1970) at Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of George Joseph Moriarty (1884–1964) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- W. 95th Street and Evergreen Plaza, Evergreen Park, Illinois (11004141765), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grave of Martin Patrick Durkin (1894–1955) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Raymond Stephen McKeough (1888–1979) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Louis Brian Piccolo (1943–1970) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Josephine V. Bogash (1897–1960) at Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Neil Joseph Linehan (1895–1967) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Edward Austin Kelly (1892–1969) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Ridge Historic District, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 7510 S. Wolcott, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9227 S. Racine St, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EPCH main gymnasium, ChicagoEric, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Far Southwest Side of Chicago Wikivoyage banner, Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois (11004143045), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WGRB - WVON transmitter site, Tdl1060, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WGRB transmitter building, Tdl1060, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS009-E-13521 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS046-E-22707 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Columbus Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois (11004366773), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ashburn Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206563635, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206175196, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54205265087, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206563215, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206580350, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206380303, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206421974, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206373764, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206127291, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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