Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Oak Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Oak Park and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Oak Park
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Oak Park:
- 41.886923, -87.784441
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Oak Park
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Cook County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- Since Oak Park is near DuPage County and also Will County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for DuPage County
- eBird sighting report for Will County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Oak Park ...
We found 47 communities that share the name Oak Park.
Within Illinois, the name Oak Park is unique.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 47 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 47 communities, 46 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Oak Park is located in Jefferson County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<1> to the south of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Oak Park.
- Madison County
- This Oak Park is located in Madison County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km] to the south of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Oak Park.
- Montgomery County
- This Oak Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km] to the south of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oak Park.
- Arkansas
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Oak Park [Jefferson County].
- Sebastian County
- This Oak Park is located in Sebastian County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sebastian County community of Oak Park.
- California
- Sacramento County
- This Oak Park is located in Sacramento County and lies 1,779 miles [2,863 km]<1> to the west of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sacramento County community of Oak Park.
- San Luis Obispo County
- This Oak Park is located in San Luis Obispo County and lies 1,811 miles [2,914.5 km] to the west of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Luis Obispo County community of Oak Park.
- Ventura County
- This Oak Park is located in Ventura County and lies 1,755 miles [2,824.4 km] to the west of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ventura County community of Oak Park.
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Oak Park is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,007 miles [1,620.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Oak Park.
- Wakulla County
- This Oak Park is located in Wakulla County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km] to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wakulla County community of Oak Park.
- Georgia
- Coffee County
- This Oak Park is located in Coffee County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Oak Park.
- Emanuel County
- This Oak Park is located in Emanuel County and lies 723 miles [1,163.6 km] to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Emanuel County community of Oak Park.
- Walker County
- This Oak Park is located in Walker County and lies 513 miles [825.6 km] to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Oak Park.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Oak Park [Caddo Parish].
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Oak Park is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 809 miles [1,302 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Oak Park.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Oak Park is located in Baltimore County and lies 610 miles [981.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Oak Park.
- Frederick County
- This Oak Park is located in Frederick County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the east southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Oak Park.
- Garrett County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Oak Park [Garrett County].
- Michigan
- Calhoun County
- This Oak Park is located in Calhoun County and lies 133 miles [214 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Oak Park.
- Oakland County
- This Oak Park is located in Oakland County and lies 238 miles [383 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Oak Park.
- Minnesota
- Anoka County
- This Oak Park is located in Anoka County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anoka County community of Oak Park.
- Benton County
- This Oak Park is located in Benton County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the northwest of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Oak Park.
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- This Oak Park is located in Buncombe County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Oak Park.
- Cherokee County
- This Oak Park is located in Cherokee County and lies 505 miles [812.7 km] to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Oak Park.
- Forsyth County
- This Oak Park is located in Forsyth County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Oak Park.
- Nova Scotia
- This Oak Park lies 1,126 miles [1,812.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- Ohio
- Harrison County
- This Oak Park is located in Harrison County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Oak Park.
- Pickaway County
- This Oak Park is located in Pickaway County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km] to the east southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickaway County community of Oak Park.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- This Oak Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oak Park.
- Northumberland County
- This Oak Park is located in Northumberland County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Oak Park.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley County
- This Oak Park is located in Berkeley County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Oak Park.
- Horry County
- This Oak Park is located in Horry County and lies 744 miles [1,197.4 km] to the southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Oak Park.
- Tennessee
- Franklin County
- This Oak Park is located in Franklin County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<1> to the south of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Oak Park.
- Knox County
- This Oak Park is located in Knox County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km] to the south southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Oak Park.
- Washington County
- This Oak Park is located in Washington County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km] to the southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Oak Park.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Oak Park is located in Harris County and lies 934 miles [1,503.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Oak Park.
- Kerr County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Oak Park [Kerr County].
- Travis County
- Although located in Travis County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Travis County community of Oak Park.
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- This Oak Park is located in Fairfax County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Oak Park.
- Madison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Oak Park [Madison County].
- Salem City
- This Oak Park is located in Salem City and lies 520 miles [836.9 km] to the southeast of the Oak Park that is located in Cook County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Oak Park.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Oak Park ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Archer Limits
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Archer Limits have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer Limits
- Archer Limits is located in Cook County
- Clyde
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,534 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Park <4>
- Forest View
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View
- Forest View is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 659 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest View <4>
- Galewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Glenn
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Grayland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Humboldt
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Humboldt Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humboldt Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humboldt Park
- Humboldt Park is located in Cook County
- Lyons
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyons have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
- Lyons is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,247 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lyons <4>
- Maplewood
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast) - Maplewood Courts
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood Courts have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood Courts
- Maplewood Courts is located in Cook County
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- Martin Luther
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Luther
- Martin Luther is located in Cook County
- Maywood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maywood
- Maywood is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,868 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maywood <4>
- Portage Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portage Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portage Park
- Portage Park is located in Cook County
- Six Corners
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Six Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Six Corners
- Six Corners is located in Cook County
- Sleepy Hollow
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Cook County
- Stone Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Park
- Stone Park is located in Cook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,764 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stone Park <4>
- Whiskey Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiskey Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskey Point
- Whiskey Point is located in Cook County
- Martin Luther
How Far From Oak Park to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a village such as Oak Park to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Oak Park and extending to:
- Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies just to the East.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 175 miles [281.6 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Oak Park to Springfield, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 601 miles [967.2 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,187 miles [9,957 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,926 miles [11,146.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,810 miles [7,740.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Oak Park: www.vil.oak-park.il.us/
The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Oak Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oak Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.8869, Longitude: -87.7844 |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Oak Park could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Oak Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.536 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.447 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.639 degrees. |