{"id":3805,"date":"2022-03-04T23:47:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T05:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/?p=3805"},"modified":"2022-05-09T10:35:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T15:35:49","slug":"western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Springs Community Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fifteen miles west of the loop is the nationally recognized award-winning village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsprings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Springs<\/a>. Originally named for its local mineral springs, it is the last known Cook County campground of the Potawatomi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon after, a large number of Quaker settlers moved into the area. <strong>Many Quakers had deeds that prohibited the sale of alcohol and so the city has been a DRY city since the 1800s, <\/strong>until most recently when a few restaurants began serving alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Living in Western Springs Illinois Everything you need to know\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l1dMGW0bGR0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u201cLiving in Western Springs is as if living in a Hallmark movie,\u201d <\/strong><\/p><cite><strong>said one Western Springs resident<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The village of about 13,000 residents offers the quintessential small-town feel while being only minutes away from the third-largest city in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLiving in Western Springs is as if living in a Hallmark movie,\u201d said one Western Springs resident, and many agree. Western Springs ranks high on many lists as the best place to raise a family, best place to live in Illinois, and most recently was recognized in 2019 as the best place to live in America only behind West University Place, Texas by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesnacks.com\/il\/western-springs-rankings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HomeSnacks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The best place to live in America<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The best place to raise a family<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The best place to live in Illinois<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4117 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=768%2C543&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=400%2C284&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=980%2C693&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=480%2C339&amp;ssl=1 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/724;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=768%2C543&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=400%2C284&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=980%2C693&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSpring1.jpg?resize=480%2C339&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Western Springs Water Display <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> The town&#8217;s picturesque downtown is quiet but still has much to offer. The main shopping district has many vintage buildings that house longtime businesses like&nbsp; Casey\u2019s Deli and Meats, Kirshbaum\u2019s Bakery, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-button gb-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/10-chicago-suburbs-with-the-best-downtowns\/\" class=\"gb-button gb-button-shape-rounded gb-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Chicago Suburbs WIth BEst Downtowns<br>Click Here!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Village Hardware Store, Oberweis Dairy, and the Fruit Store. Just north of the train station stands the village&#8217;s historic water tower. Built-in 1892 with <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/naperville-neighborhood-spotlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naperville<\/a> stones (said to have come from the centennial pool), it was retired in 1962 and became a museum in 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"UTF-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"idxwidgetsrc-43376\" src=\"\/\/for-sale.theralphieandryanshow.com\/idx\/carousel.php?widgetid=43376\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6729da02d144c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6729da02d144c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/#Dining_Food\" title=\"Dining\/ Food\">Dining\/ Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/#Housing_Real_Estate\" title=\"Housing\/ Real Estate\">Housing\/ Real Estate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/#Education_Schools\" title=\"Education\/ Schools\">Education\/ Schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/#Green_Spaces_Parks\" title=\"Green Spaces\/ Parks\">Green Spaces\/ Parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/#Community_Events\" title=\"Community Events\">Community Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/western-springs-neighborhood-spotlight\/#Have_Questions_Ask_The_Velasco_Reynolds_Team\" title=\"Have Questions? Ask The Velasco Reynolds Team!\">Have Questions? Ask The Velasco Reynolds Team!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_Food\"><\/span>Dining\/ Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4115 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=980%2C651&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=480%2C319&amp;ssl=1 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/680;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=980%2C651&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings4.jpg?resize=480%2C319&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Salernos Pizza Western Springs <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Springs also has many great places to dine, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vierestaurant.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vie a French American restaurant<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davantienoteca.com\/location\/western-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Davanti Enoteca Italian cuisine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loumalnatis.com\/western-springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lou Malnati&#8217;s Pizza<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salernopizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salernos Pizza<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillgrovetap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hillgrove Tap<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwallwesternsprings.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant<\/a> just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housing_Real_Estate\"><\/span>Housing\/ Real Estate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4119 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=980%2C654&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=980%2C654&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Western Springs Downtown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The village comprises many smaller neighborhoods, including Old Town North, Field Park, and Timber Trails in the southernmost boundary of the village. The median home price in Western Springs in <strong>March 2022 is $650,000<\/strong> and there are a wide variety of homes to choose from, including Craftsman, Colonial, Tudor, Farmhouse, as well as many new builds since the 1990s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"UTF-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"idxwidgetsrc-12488\" src=\"\/\/for-sale.theralphieandryanshow.com\/idx\/widgets\/12488\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--b2f3be27c55c3986d20d5e50e04338d2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/tips-for-first-time-home-buyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips for first time home buyers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Schools\"><\/span>Education\/ Schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=1024%2C766&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4120 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=980%2C733&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=480%2C359&amp;ssl=1 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/766;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=1024%2C766&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=980%2C733&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings5.jpg?resize=480%2C359&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Lyons High School District 204 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Springs is more than just good looks as it backs up its charm with high ranking high school districts, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsd101.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Districts 101<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.district106.net\/d106\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">106 <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lths.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyons High Schools district 204<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Lyons Township High School has two campuses: freshmen and sophomores attend classes on the South Campus in Western Springs, while juniors and seniors head to the North Campus in La Grange where the graduation rate is over 96%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"UTF-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"idxwidgetsrc-41388\" src=\"\/\/for-sale.theralphieandryanshow.com\/idx\/carousel.php?widgetid=41388\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Spaces_Parks\"><\/span>Green Spaces\/ Parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings7.jpg?resize=1024%2C581&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4116 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings7.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings7.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings7.jpg?resize=768%2C436&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings7.jpg?resize=980%2C556&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings7.jpg?resize=480%2C272&amp;ssl=1 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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The village has 12 parks while only being 2.79 square miles in total area. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsparks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Springs Park District<\/a> offers a full slate of things to do and see at its own Recreation Center and at the Grand Avenue Community Center. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring Rock Park on the western edge of town is an expansive green space that also includes a walking\/running path, recently improved fields for baseball and soccer, tennis courts, and in-line skating rink, among other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> At least 12 other parks lend green space. County Forest Preserve\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fpdcc.com\/places\/locations\/bemis-woods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bemis Woods<\/a> in Western Springs is also an attraction for its groves and trails as well as a new \u201cGo Ape\u201d obstacle course featuring treetop zip lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It holds many events throughout the year, the two biggest being the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsprings.com\/Calendar.aspx?EID=1645#:~:text=The%20parade%20starts%20at%2010,the%20military%20will%20take%20place.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memorial Day Parade<\/a> and Gathering on the Green where there are concerts and activities such as a petting zoo and rock climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Events\"><\/span>Community Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=1024%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4118 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=768%2C422&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=980%2C539&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=480%2C264&amp;ssl=1 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/563;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=1024%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=768%2C422&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=980%2C539&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/WesternSprings8.jpg?resize=480%2C264&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Hillgrove Tap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A regular and popular event throughout the summer is the weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsprings.com\/352\/French-Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French Market<\/a>, held on Hillgrove Avenue near the iconic water tower. Visitors can find fresh fruits and vegetables, along with fresh-baked bread and pastries, meats and cheeses, wine and flowers, as well as artisan-made goods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-cta gb-block-cta\"><div class=\"gb-cta-content\"><h2 class=\"gb-cta-title gb-font-size-32\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_Questions_Ask_The_Velasco_Reynolds_Team\"><\/span>Have Questions? 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