Grandwood Park, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Grandwood Park, Lake County.
| City | Grandwood Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.393077 |
| Longitude | -87.986745 |
| Population | 5,262 |
| Density | 1419.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grandwood Park, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Grandwood Park is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Grandwood Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |