About Park Ridge

Welcome to the official City of Park Ridge government website.

Park Ridge, Illinois, is a picturesque suburb of 37,775 residents, located 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, in a key geographic location close to O'Hare Airport, major expressways and rail transportation. It has a strong small-town, hometown charm, with cupolas, church spires and the 100-foot tower of the historic Art Deco Pickwick Theatre defining its unique skyline. Its slogan, "A Wonderful Place," describes a prime residential community with tree-lined streets, pleasing architecture, and outstanding schools, parks and library. Park Ridge is a welcoming community, open to everyone who wishes to take advantage of all we have to offer.

Thank you for visiting the City of Park Ridge’s official website. The Mayor, City Council and City staff are committed to providing excellence in City services in order to uphold a high quality of life, so our community remains a wonderful place to live and work. We invite you to use this resource often, as information is continuously added and updated to keep you informed about City services and programs.