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Forest Park Illinois Map

Explore Forest Park, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Forest Park, Illinois

How to Use This Forest Park, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Forest Park, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Forest Park.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Forest Park
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Cook County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.868369
Longitude	-87.815663
Population	14,339
Density	2304.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60432, 60130
Area Code	708, 312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Proviso Township High School District 209

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About Forest Park, Illinois

Forest Park is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 14,339. The population density is 2304.9 people per km². Forest Park is located at 41.8684°N, 87.8157°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Forest Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60432, 60130.

Forest Park carries a quiet dignity as the morning light stretches across the flat Midwestern horizon, illuminating the grid of streets that define its character. It lies 1.3 miles south of River Forest, IL (from River Forest, IL: bearing 179°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-northwest of Chicago. The landscape remains defined by the nearby Des Plaines River, which cuts a steady path through the earth only one mile away. Residents often find solace in the open air of Miller Meadow just two miles to the west, while the elevation of Players Hill rises slightly above the surrounding plains to catch the evening breeze. Though Forest Park sits inland, the atmospheric influence of the distant Cortez Basin brings a subtle moisture to the air during the warmer months. Local residents take pride in the Forest Park Tot Lot, a space that serves as a quiet anchor for daily life amidst the changing seasons.

Development in Forest Park reflects a long evolution from early settlement patterns into a hub of commerce and transit. The local economy has historically relied on a blend of small-scale industry and retail, maintaining a steady pace that favors local entrepreneurship over fleeting trends. While the surrounding region once saw the expansion of rail and trade, Forest Park kept its focus on the needs of its people, fostering a resilient business environment that persists today. The proximity to the Des Plaines River facilitated early trade routes, allowing the area to grow alongside the expanding metropolitan reach of the region. Today, the economy remains grounded in a diverse array of services that serve both long-term residents and those passing through the corridors of trade.

Cultural life in Forest Park finds its rhythm in the communal gatherings and the architectural honesty of its brick-and-limestone homes. The community honors its past through the preservation of its neighborhoods, where the quietude of the streets provides a sharp contrast to the bustle of the nearby metropolis. Notable individuals like the author Ray Johnson once called the area home, leaving a mark on the creative spirit that still permeates the local discourse. Throughout the year, various local events draw people together, reinforcing a social cohesion that feels both deliberate and sincere. Whether observing the golden hour from the edge of the town or walking through the local corridors, one senses a place that values its own steady, unpretentious pace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 295° NW
Forest Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 001° N
16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 008° N
Milton F. Eggerding (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 031° NE
Miller Meadow (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 209° SW
Berwyn Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 134° SE
U.S. Map (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 091° E
G.A.R. Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 332° NW
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
Schuth's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 1.3 mi, 199° S
Callahan Grove (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 197° S
Brooks Middle School Turf Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 043° NE
Riverside Golf Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 196° S
The Actors Garden (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 082° E
The Music Garden (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 082° E
Zoo Woods (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 194° S
California Sea Lion (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 198° S
Dolphin (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 197° S
Gray Seal (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 198° S
Dulphin Underwater Viewing (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 197° S
Bactrian Camel (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 204° SW
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 185° S
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 214° SW
Jedlica Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 138° SE
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 223° SW
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 31.0 mi, 142° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 33.8 mi, 198° S · 18k acres
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 36.2 mi, 360° N

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