1834
Henry Taylor’s Orland
Henry Taylor was the first settler of the place called Orland. The Myricks, the Hosterts, Thomas Cooper and John Humphrey followed.
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Living in Orland Park, Illinois
A southwest-suburban village about 23 miles from the Chicago Loop, with three Metra stops and more than 60 parks.
01 — At a Glance
A southwest-suburban village with three Metra stops.
Orland Park was first settled as Orland in 1834 and incorporated on May 31, 1892. The 2020 census counted 58,703 residents. I-80 forms its southern border, and Metra’s SouthWest Service stops at 143rd Street, 153rd Street and 179th Street. ZIP codes are 60462 and 60467, and the land area is about 22 square miles.
02 — History
The story of Orland Park.
Orland Park began as a farm settlement and grew into a village when the railroad came through. A few chapters from its past.
1830s
Hostert log cabins
Jacob and Bernard Hostert built log cabins for their families, some of the first homes in Orland Park.
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1879
Sedgwick Station
The railroad came through in 1879 with the town’s first station, Sedgwick Station, and Orland became a shipping point for local farms.
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1892
The village
Orland Park incorporated as a village on May 31, 1892.
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03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Most of Orland Park attends Orland School District 135, with parts in Districts 146, 118 and 140. Consolidated High School District 230 serves the high schools.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · PreK–8
Orland School District 135
Seven primary schools and three junior highs.
- Century Junior High
- Jerling Junior High
- Orland Junior High
Public · PreK–8
Other grade school districts
Parts of the village are in neighboring districts.
- District 146
- Palos District 118
- Kirby District 140
Public · Grades 9–12
Consolidated High School District 230
Sandburg serves most of the village.
- Carl Sandburg High School
- Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
- Victor J. Andrew High School
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04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Orland Park.
With more than 60 parks and a full summer calendar, there’s always something going on in Orland Park.
Parks & Outdoors
Centennial Park Aquatic Center
Six water slides and two big pools.
Lake Sedgewick
Trails, boardwalks, fishing and pedal boats.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
A free outdoor rink from November to March.
Events & Community
Taste of Orland Park
Three days of food and music in the Village Center each August.
Fourth of July
Fireworks, a parade and concerts in Centennial Park West.
Sportsplex
The village’s indoor sports and fitness center on 159th Street.
Commuter Access
Metra SouthWest Service
Weekday trains to Union Station from three village stops.
I-80
The interstate forms the village’s southern border.
Pace
Buses connect Orland Park across the Southland.
Source: Wikipedia: Orland Park, Illinois