Explore Palos Park, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Palos Park, IL street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| City | Palos Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.667255 |
| Longitude | -87.830332 |
| Population | 4,816 |
| Density | 289.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60464 |
| Area Code | 708 |
| County Seat | Chicago |
| School District | Consolidated High School District 230 |
Palos Park is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,816. The population density is 289.3 people per km². Palos Park is located at 41.6673°N, 87.8303°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60464.
Palos Park unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, a welcome departure from the flatter expanses that often define the surrounding region. It lies 2.8 miles north-north-east of Orland Park, IL (from Orland Park, IL: bearing 26°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-west of Oak Lawn. Here, mature woodlands, primarily oak and maple, create a verdant canopy that softens the edges of the sky, particularly in the late afternoon when shafts of sunlight pierce the foliage, painting the forest floor in shifting mosaics of light and shadow. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a subtle perfume that speaks of the area's natural bounty. Creeks, like Stony Creek, meander through ravines, their gentle murmur a constant, almost subconscious soundtrack to the quietude of Palos Park. The history of Palos Park is intimately tied to its distinctive geography, a place that early settlers recognized for its potential as a refuge from the more exposed prairie. The development of the area as a residential community was carefully planned, emphasizing a harmonious relationship between homes and the natural environment, a principle that still resonates today. While not a hub of heavy industry, Palos Park has long benefited from its proximity to Chicago, serving as a desirable bedroom community where residents find solace in its green spaces. The Palos Preserves, a vast network of protected natural areas, are a testament to this enduring commitment to conservation, offering miles of trails for hiking and biking that draw visitors from across the metropolitan area, seeking a breath of wilder air.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palos Park, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.667255, -87.830332. 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 Palos Park and Cook County.
Detailed location data for Palos Park includes the ZIP code (60464), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Consolidated High School District 230). 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 Palos Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |