Palatine, IL, Website

Palatine, Illinois. Palatine is a growing and prosperous suburb of Chicago. Established in 1866 along the railroad tracks, this community of 68,000 residents has always enjoyed a healthy economy because of the location of critical transportation.

The Village's location is an advantage to attracting quality development, both residential and business. The citizens of Palatine enjoy the finest library, schools and parks in the country. It is through their volunteerism that our civic organizations, churches and local governments have cultivated a prosperous and warm hometown community to live, work and play in.

The Palatine Park District maintains 44 parks, including the beautiful 18-hole championship Palatine Hills Golf Course. The Family Aquatic Center features two 180-foot slides, two tot slides, sand play area, 6-lane lap pool, and a lawn area. Palatine Stables provide lessons and boarding. The Community Center has an indoor track, gymnasium, gymnastics facilities, locker rooms, weight and classrooms.

The Palatine Park District also oversees and operates the George Clayson Historical Museum and Library. The Salt Creek Rural Park District is located within the boundaries of the southeast limits of Palatine. The Salt Creek Park District is the "Best Kept Secret" offering a nine-hole executive golf course, fishing, boating, youth and adult athletics and trips and a popular preschool program.