Richton Park, Illinois
Richton Park is a village of 12,521 people in Cook County, Illinois.
Why visit Richton Park
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 15 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Governors State University, Tolentine College, Olympia Fields Country Club and University Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Richton Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richton Park
Richton Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,775 at the 2020 census. It is a south suburb of Chicago.
From the Wikipedia article Richton Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
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Governors State University
School · 2.6 mi
Public university in Illinois, USA
Tolentine College
School · 3.3 mi
Catholic seminary and college in Olympia Fields, Illinois
Museums and landmarks1
Olympia Fields Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Private golf club in the central United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Dewey Helmick Nature Preserve Addition to Old Plank Road Prairie Nature Preserve Buffer
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Dewey Helmick Nature Preserve Addition to Old Plank Road Prairie Nature Preserve Buffer
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
3937 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
Mo-Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
5220 211th Street, Matteson
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
4420 Lincoln Highway, Matteson
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 1.9 mi
4559 Lincoln Highway, Matteson
Su-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
4767 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
3937 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
Mo-Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 05:00-22:00
19 more on the map.
History
Richton Park sits along the Sauk Trail, a major trail used by the several Native American tribes for travel. By the 1840s German migrants settled in the area and created a small farming community.
The village was named after a Richton in Vermont, the native home of a first settler.
On the evening of June 7, 2008, an EF2 tornado went through portions of Richton Park, damaging homes and businesses.
From the History section of Richton Park, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Southland-Matteson
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
20920 Matteson Avenue, Matteson
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago Matteson
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
950 Lake Superior Drive, Matteson
Terrace Monee Inn Motel
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
24142 South Governors Highway, University Park
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Prairie State College Matteson Area Center
School · 1.5 mi
4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson
Map of Richton Park
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Park Forest (3 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
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Matteson 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Park Forest 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Country Club Hills 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Chicago Heights 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Homewood 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Frankfort 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Hazel Crest 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Mokena 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Oak Forest 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Markham 9 mi north, about 14 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Richton Park station house and parking entrance, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Richton Park station house interior, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Metra Electric southbound view at Richton Park station, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Richton Park station platform (September 2024), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Metra Electric train at rail yard - Richton Park, IL - September 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Main St and Central Park Ave at Richton Park and Park Forest, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Governors State University D Building, main entrance, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Plank Road Trail at I-57 - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20160212 17 Last Run of Metra Electric Highliners (28668032122), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20160212 16 Last Run of Metra Electric Highliners (28668032502), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20160212 14 Last Run of Metra Electric Highliners (28741794826), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- University Park Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
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