Washington Park, Illinois
Washington Park is a village of 1,701 people in St. Clair County, Illinois, founded in December 19, 1923.
Why visit Washington Park
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Cahokia and Downtown East St. Louis Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Washington Park
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About Washington Park
Washington Park is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,592 as of the 2020 census, down from 4,196 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Washington Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Cahokia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
Downtown East St. Louis Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Majestic Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Former movie theater in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States
Melvin Price Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic federal building located at 750 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois
Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District (East St. Louis, Illinois)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Union Trust Bank Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Bank building in East St. Louis, Illinois
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Spivey Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Mound 34
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Archaeological site in Collinsville, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Tienda Del Ranchito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
2565 North 32nd Street, Fairmont City
Buzz's Firehouse Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
3623 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City
Where to stay2
Fairmont City Fire Department
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2601 North 41st Street, Fairmont City
Indian Mound Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4700 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City
History
Washington Park filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection in July 2009, citing assets of less than $50,000 and debt of more than $1 million. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Pamela Pepper threw out the filing in December 2010 after finding there was no state law enabling a municipality to declare bankruptcy. Washington Park filed for bankruptcy in 2004 as well, claiming a $1.6 million debt, but that filing was dismissed when the village briefly emerged from insolvency.
In 2010, the mayor of Washington Park, John Thornton, was found to have been fatally shot; he was discovered in his car injured on the morning of April 1, and died at a hospital at 6 AM.
On July 25, 2012, the chief of police called for the disbanding of the police force.
From the History section of Washington Park, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship20
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
2716 North 42nd Street, Fairmont City
Fairmont Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
2733 North 44th Street, Fairmont City
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Map of Washington Park
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cahokia St Louis Ap (5 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
St. Clair County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2022-10-14: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Downtown - Parks Airport (CPS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Fairmont City 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- East St. Louis 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Caseyville 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Madison 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Cahokia Heights 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Fairview Heights 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Venice 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Collinsville 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Granite City 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- St. Louis 8 mi west, about 13 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
- Monks Mound in July, Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Courthouse, East St Louis, Nyttend, Public domain
- 20030720 22 East St. Louis, IL (6116695806), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katherine Dunham Museum 2014, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Majestic Theatre side view, binkle_28, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Union Trust Bank Company Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spivey building, Paparutzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Default Flickr-Dateiname (4570122564), J.G. Park from Columbia, MO, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
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