Grandwood Park, Illinois
Grandwood Park is a community of 5,262 people in Lake County, Illinois.
Why visit Grandwood Park
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include College of Lake County, Six Flags Great America, Millburn and Serpent Safari.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Grandwood Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grandwood Park
Grandwood Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Warren Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 5,297.
From the Wikipedia article Grandwood Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
College of Lake County
School · 2.9 mi
Public community college in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Six Flags Great America
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Amusement park in Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Sky Trek Tower
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Observation tower in Gurnee, Illinois
Museums and landmarks1
Millburn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Unincorporated community in Newport Township, Lake County, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes27
Vuctir Kba
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
1234 Maplewood Drive, SPRINGFIELD
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
15 more on the map.
History
Before the Industrial Revolution had made its way to the western Great Lakes, the land remained in the hands of the Potawatomi until the 1833 Treaty of Chicago. Small farm families dotted the land for several decades until 1873, of which a train station was built along the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad in the n eighboring village (once an unincorporated area) of Gurnee. This over time caused an increase in the local population.
One of the earliest accounts of an individual living in the immediate community was a farmer in 1941. This farmer is credited for constructing a dam that barred Mill Creek and consequently formed Grandwood Lake that same year.
Development of the area began in the early 1960s and it started to receive fire and police support from Gurnee. The Grandwood Park Civic Association was established in 1962.
The Grandwood Park Park District was established in 1965. It acts as a municipal governing agency providing parks, recreation facilities, and events/programs for residents.
From the History section of Grandwood Park, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Map of Grandwood Park
95 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.3 in | 9.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Villa 2Ne (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
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Lindenhurst 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Gages Lake 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Gurnee 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Grayslake 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Waukegan 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Round Lake 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Beach Park 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Antioch 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Libertyville 8 mi south, about 12 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
- Columbia Carousel, Late June 2026, Feather Better, CC BY 4.0
- Sky Trek Tower, Harobouri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS055-E-80117 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-80116 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-411363 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-8999 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-428882 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-9620 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-9160 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- MarcusTheatreGurnee, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
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