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Mount Prospect Living

Education

Education is a high priority here in Mount Prospect. Local students are served by several excellent public school districts, including Mount Prospect Public School District 57, Community Consolidated District 59 and High School District 214. Prospect High School's acclaimed Marching Knights have performed internationally. In addition, Montessori and parochial schools can be found throughout the community. Numerous colleges and universities are nearby, and even more can be found within driving distance in Chicago.

Additional educational opportunities are offered through the Mount Prospect Historical Society and the Mount Prospect Public Library. Maintained by the historical society are the Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum and the Historic and Sensory Gardens, which give visitors a glimpse of village life in the early 20th century.

Local Economy

Mount Prospect's economy is thriving. The village is home to businesses ranging from small retail establishments to Fortune 500 companies. The 300-acre Kensington Business Center is home to several high-profile corporations. The center's park-like setting, picnic areas, 12 miles of winding jogging trails and landscaped lakes have earned it a reputation as one of the most attractive business locations in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Transportation

Transportation in and around Mount Prospect is convenient and easily accessible. The village is strategically located along the Union Pacific Metra line, which offers commuter trains to Chicago. In addition, O'Hare International Airport is just six miles away. Bus service is available and the village is close to interstates 294 and 90 and several state routes.

Parks & Recreation

Mount Prospect today remains a diverse and vibrant community. One of the village's finest features is its extensive park system. The Mount Prospect Park District maintains a wide variety of parks featuring amenities such as baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, football fields and walking paths. The RecPlex is home to a fitness center, indoor walking trails, racquetball courts, a gymnasium and much more. Lions Memorial Park offers a wave pool, a dance studio and an ice skating rink. In addition, the Mount Prospect Park District has two partner districts-Prospect Heights and River Trails. With three park districts and countless classes, programs and facilities to choose from, Mount Prospect residents can always find something fun to do.

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