Tinley Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Illinois

Tinley Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Illinois

The historic Village of Tinley Park is located some 25 miles south of Chicago and is home to approximately 45,000 residents. The community takes its name from Samuel Tinley, Sr., the first railroad station agent. Located at the hub of three railroad lines, early Tinley Park was a center of economic growth and prosperity. To call it Tinley “Park” is almost an injustice to this lushly landscaped city as it is bordered by vast preserves of forestland. When the first developments were built in the city, workers left as many trees as possible to compliment the lovely one- and two-story traditional homes being built. Today, historic homes and modern ranch-style homes exist side by side on spacious lots surrounded by the serenity of tree-lined streets. The Historical District has been restored and now includes a mix of homes, retail outlets and local businesses. There are nearly 40 parks in Tinley Park, lovingly maintained by the city’s active Park District. Hiking, riding and cross-country skiing trails are abundant. Picnic areas, nature preserves and every kind of ball field ever made exists in Tinley Park. This recreational Mecca is a place of tranquility, a place to play and have fun. A mere 30 minutes northeast is the “Windy City” of Chicago, a place to work and enjoy the amenities of a big city. But if Tinley Park residents never wanted to leave home, that would be okay, too. Facilities such as the Tweeter Center, offer outstanding cultural venues including the Community Chorale, a children’s choir, the Poet’s Circle and much more. There are 18 schools in Tinley Park, serving more than 10,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12. These schools are represented by numerous school districts, but they all have one thing in common - excellence.