Grandwood Park Illinois Map

About Grandwood Park, Illinois

Grandwood Park is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,262. The population density is 1419.3 people per km². Grandwood Park is located at 42.3931°N, 87.9867°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60031.

Grandwood Park unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the quiet persistence of glaciers, its terrain a gentle, undulating terrain of woodlands and open meadows that hint at the ancient forces that shaped them. It lies 4.6 miles west-north-west of Gurnee, IL (from Gurnee, IL: bearing 290°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east-north-east of Round Lake Beach. Here, the air often carries the crisp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly after a rain, and the rustling of leaves overhead creates a constant, soothing murmur. The broad sky, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and greys, presides over a dominion where mature oaks and maples stand as silent sentinels, their branches reaching towards the sun, while beneath them, a rich undergrowth of ferns and wildflowers carpets the forest floor, alive with the scurrying of small creatures. The very character of Grandwood Park is one of verdant tranquility, a place where the natural world holds sway, inviting a slower, more contemplative pace. Historically, Grandwood Park owes its existence to the westward expansion and the subsequent desire for residential havens away from burgeoning urban centers, a legacy reflected in its carefully planned subdivisions and the enduring presence of mature trees that were likely planted as the area was first settled. The local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, benefits from its proximity to larger employment hubs, fostering a community of commuters and those who appreciate the quietude it offers. Its distinctive character is further defined by its commitment to preserving green spaces, with numerous parks and natural areas woven into its fabric, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and a connection to the land. The nearby wetlands and small streams, often hidden within the denser woodlands, contribute to the area's ecological richness and offer glimpses of native flora and fauna, a subtle reminder of the wildness that still thrives at the edges of human habitation.

About This Grandwood Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grandwood Park, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.393077, -87.986745. 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 Grandwood Park and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Grandwood Park includes the ZIP code (60031), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Warren Township High School District 121). 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 Grandwood Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.