Calumet Park Illinois Map

About Calumet Park, Illinois

Calumet Park is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,855. The population density is 2362.6 people per km². Calumet Park is located at 41.6628°N, 87.6606°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60827.

Calumet Park unfolds as a broad green expanse along the Lake Michigan shoreline, a place where the wind carries the scent of damp earth and distant water. It lies 6.0 miles north-east of Oak Forest, IL (from Oak Forest, IL: bearing 46°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-north-west of Hammond. The terrain here is a gentle descent towards the lake, a series of rolling meadows punctuated by stands of mature trees that offer dappled shade on warm afternoons. Paths, worn smooth by countless footsteps, meander through the park, inviting exploration of its varied topography, from the open fields that catch the prairie sky to the more intimate groves where the air feels hushed and still. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a particular quality, a softened luminescence that seems to cling to the grasses and the weathered bark of the oaks. This stretch of land, once part of the vast industrial engine of the region, now breathes a different kind of life into Calumet Park. Its history is tied to the ebb and flow of manufacturing, echoes of which can still be felt in the very character of the surrounding neighborhoods. The park itself, however, has become a sanctuary, a place where the remnants of that industrial past are softened by the persistent reclaiming hand of nature. The economy of the nearby communities, while still bearing the imprint of its heritage, has diversified, yet the park remains a constant, a shared public space that fosters a quiet sense of community. Its most distinctive feature is this very duality—a place of robust natural beauty that holds the whispered memories of a more utilitarian era.

About This Calumet Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calumet Park, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.662812, -87.660604. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Calumet Park and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Calumet Park includes the ZIP code (60827), telephone area code (630, 331), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Community High School District 218). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Calumet Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.