Lake Forest
Situated along the shore of Lake Michigan, Lake Forest is a scenic, historical and architecturally significant suburb. With landmark institutions like Gorton Center, Elawa Farm, Ragdale and Lake Forest College, the city is a hub of activity with a four on the arts, history, architecture and education. Restaurant and shops abound from Settlers Square on the west side, to Market Square and the Western Avenue corridor nearly all the way to the city's north border.
City Hall
220 E. Deerpath
847-234-2600
Monday - Friday
8 a.m-4:30 p.m.
cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com
At-A-Glance
Population: 19,367 (as of 2020 Census)
Housing Units: 7,876
Area: 17.2 square miles
County: Lake
Townships: Shields, Moraine, Libertyville, West Deerfield and Vernon
Government: Council-Manager
City Council: Mayor and two Aldermen from each of the City's four wards
Incorporated: Feb. 21, 1861, under Special Charter
Public Transportation: Metra commuter rail service via the Milwaukee District North Line (West Lake Forest) and the Union Pacific North Line
(East Lake Forest). www.metrarail.com
Shopping & Service Areas: Market Square and the central business district including Deerpath Plaza and Lake Forest Plaza; Far North Western Avenue between Woodland Road and Alden Lane; West Lake Forest at Waukegan and Everett roads including Settlers Square and Sunset Corners.
