Round Lake Park, Illinois

About Round Lake Park

Round Lake Park, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois, home to 7,836 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Round Lake Park is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.07 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,786 residents per square mile.

📰 Round Lake Park News Today

• Round Lake Park Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 13
• Alleged gunman charged with murder after Round Lake Park man fatally shot in Round Lake Beach Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Jul 20
• Kevin Rodriguez Ruiz Obituary (2026) - Round Lake Park, IL - Justen’s Round Lake Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 22
• Michael S. Sweat - View Obituary & Service Information - Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Burnett-Dane Funeral Home · Apr 12
• Suspect arrested in deadly Round Lake Beach shooting; victim identified - WGN-TV WGN-TV · Jul 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Round Lake Park Unique

• The only place in America named Round Lake Park — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,836.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Round Lake Park

• Big Jack's — american
• Cafezinho at Main Street Café — brazilian (café)
• El Alex Carnitas y Taqueria Estilo Michoacan — mexican
• El Rey De Las Cemitas Y Tacos Poblanos — mexican
• Julio's Restaraunt — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Round Lake Park

• Bengson Park reviews ★
• Diamond Jubilee Park reviews ★
• Kingsburg Park reviews ★
• Whipple O. Parrot Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Round Lake Park

• W J Murphy Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Round Lake Park

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