Riverwoods, Illinois
Riverwoods is a village of 4,013 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1949.
Why visit Riverwoods
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marriott Theatre, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area and Deerfield.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Riverwoods
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riverwoods
Riverwoods is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It was established on the banks of the Des Plaines River in 1959 by local steel magnate Jay Peterson. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,790. The corporate headquarters of CCH are located there, as well as Orphans of the Storm, an animal shelter founded in 1928 by famous dancer Irene Castle.
From the Wikipedia article Riverwoods, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Marriott Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
School · 1.9 mi
Academic divinity school
Marriott Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
1342 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove
Museums and landmarks5
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in United States of America
Deerfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Railway station in Illinois
Mildred and Abel Fagen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house at 1711 Devonshire Lane in Lake Forest, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Crane's Landing Golf Club at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort
Golf course · 1.9 mi
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Armo Grill
Restaurant · Kebab, Mediterranean · 2.0 mi
516 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:30
Naf Naf Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.9 mi
950 Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
Mo-Su 10:30-21:30
Spears Bourbon & Burgers
Restaurant · Burger · 1.8 mi
723 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling
We-Th,Su 11:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-01:00
Tomahawk BBQ Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
295 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
Mo-Th 16:30-22:00; Fr 16:30-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Brunch Factory
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
1111 North Milwaukee Avenue, Riverwoods
Mo closed, Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
District Brew Yards
Brewery and winery · 1.8 mi
700 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-23:30, Su 11:30-21:00
Fat Rosie's Taco & Taquila Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
940 North Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
22 more on the map.
History
In 1885 a station for the Wisconsin Central Railroad was built near the modern day intersection of Deerfield Road and North Milwaukee Avenue that over time caused an increase in the local population. The first half of the 20th-century saw Riverwoods as a popular vacation spot. The Des Plaines River was often frequented by outdoorsman.
In 1959 the locals had Riverwoods incorporated as a village in order to halt development and protect their woodlands.
The 565 acre Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area is considered the soul of the community after the Ryerson family began donating their land to the Lake County Forest Preserves in 1966.
From the History section of Riverwoods, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Lincolnshire
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1400 North Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Deerfield/Lincolnshire
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2600 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center - Riverwoods Campus
School · 0.6 mi
3140 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods
Trinity International University
School · Evangelical · 1.7 mi
2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield
Healthcare1
Map of Riverwoods
147 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Palwaukee Ap (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
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Lincolnshire 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Deerfield 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Bannockburn 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Wheeling 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Northbrook 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Highland Park 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lake Forest 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Prospect Heights 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Highwood 5 mi northeast, about 8 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Edward L. Ryerson Country House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marriott Theatre, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.