Located just northwest of Chicago, along the “Golden Corridor,” Park Ridge offers all the benefits of suburban living – good schools, abundant green space, a sense of community – situated within a stone’s throw of the city’s dining, cultural and entertainment destinations.Park Ridge’s vibrant downtown area (known as “Uptown”) is anchored by the Pickwick Theater, a 1920s-era, art deco building that serves as the community’s signature landmark. Current and former residents, which include US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actor Harrison Ford, are proud of their community. Park Ridge is a modern suburb with the heart of a small town, and its families find excuses to gather and socialize, from free summer concerts in Hodges Park to the seasonal farmers’ markets that spring up along Main Street. Click here for more Park Ridge is located approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It’s close to O’Hare International Airport, as well as several major expressways and rail lines, making it an ideal option for commuters. Park Ridge has many transportation options. Commuters can catch Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line at one of Park Ridge’s two train stations; Park Ridge (Uptown) and Dee Road. Parking is available at both locations. The area is also served by CTA bus #68, which runs netween the Jefferson Park Blue Line stop to the Park Ridge Metra station. The CTA Blue Line also has stops just south of Park Ridge at Rosemont, Cumberland and Harlem. The Kennedy Expressway (I-90) and Tri-State Tollway (I-294) also serve the area. The Taste of Park Ridge, a local summertime festival, features local food vendors, raffle prizes live music and children’s activities.