Park City, Illinois
Park City is a city of 7,827 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1958.
Why visit Park City
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Six Flags Great America, Sky Trek Tower, Hotel Waukegan and Karcher Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Park City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Park City
Park City is a small city located in the Warren and Waukegan townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States, on the northern end of the Chicago metropolitan area. Per the 2020 census, the population was 7,885.
From the Wikipedia article Park City, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Six Flags Great America
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Amusement park in Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Sky Trek Tower
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Observation tower in Gurnee, Illinois
Museums and landmarks6
Hotel Waukegan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic hotel in Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Karcher Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Hotel in Waukegan, United States of America
Near North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Waukegan, Illinois
St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Monastery
Waukegan Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Office building in Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Waukegan Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Library in Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes34
ZümBier Brewery
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
3232 West Monroe Street, Waukegan
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Hunan Hibachi Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
3900 Northpoint Boulevard, Waukegan
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
22 more on the map.
History
Park City was incorporated in 1958 through the approval of a referendum by Park City residents. The incorporation was spearheaded by the owners of four trailer parks in the community who wanted to avoid annexation by the neighboring city of Waukegan. In the late 1970s, a federal lawsuit was filed against Park City, alleging that the city was engaging in housing discrimination against non-whites. Since that time, the city has become a multi-cultural community, accepting a wide diversity of people from different backgrounds and ethnicities.
Of the city's residential uses, two-thirds are manufactured residential housing and apartments, and one third is single-family housing. The city is split into residential, commercial and industrial zones. Park City sponsors a Chamber of Commerce to promote its growing business base.
From the History section of Park City, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Waukegan Gurnee
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
411 South Green Bay Road, Waukegan
Executive Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
680 South Green Bay Road, Waukegan
Churches and places of worship3
Holy Family Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
411 North O'Plaine Road, Gurnee
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Warren Township High School O'Plaine Campus
School · 1.5 mi
500 North O'Plaine Road, Gurnee
Healthcare5
Map of Park City
132 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waukegan (1 mi away), rain and snow from Gurnee Public Works, 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, 5 miles away.
- Waukegan 2 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Gurnee 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- North Chicago 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Green Oaks 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Gages Lake 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Knollwood 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Lake Bluff 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Libertyville 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Grandwood Park 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Beach Park 6 mi north, about 10 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
- Genesee and Cory in Waukegan, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holy Family Church North Chicago, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waukegan Public Library, Carnegie building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hotel Waukegan, Nyttend, Public domain
- Waukegan Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Warren Township, IL, USA - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Former Karcher Hotel in 2006 - Waukegan, Illinois, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Columbia Carousel, Late June 2026, Feather Better, CC BY 4.0
- Sky Trek Tower, Harobouri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 029 Des Plaines (8674481005), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 026 Des Plaines (8675587730), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 027 Des Plaines (8675587324), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 028 Des Plaines (8675586674), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 146 North Branch (8675707614), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 032 Des Plaines (8675584968), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 031 Des Plaines (8674480121), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 149 North Branch (8675706596), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 148 North Branch (8675706924), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 030 Des Plaines (8674480553), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 147 North Branch (8675707218), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 033 Des Plaines (8675584526), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Comcast cable, waukegan, illinois - panoramio, DOLL2011.ZION, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pipe nail, Fishal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 145 North Branch (8675707950), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 144 North Branch (8675708194), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
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