Washington Park, Illinois

About Washington Park

Washington Park is a small town in southwestern Illinois counting 2,481 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Washington Park is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 973 residents per square mile.

📰 Washington Park News Today

• Cleanup efforts aim to revitalize Washington Park, boost security KSDK · Apr 10
• Belleville man charged for Washington Park shooting FOX 2 · Apr 28
• Chicago shooting: 4 shot, 1 fatally, in Washington Park, police say ABC7 Chicago · Jul 17
• Dog dies after being dragged from vehicle in St. Clair County, suspect held - Belleville News-Democrat Belleville News-Democrat · Jun 12
• $1.3M botanical garden dome reopens in Springfield’s Washington Park Capitol City Now · May 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Washington Park Unique

• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🏫 Schools in Washington Park

• East St Louis Senior High School
• James Avant Elementary School
• Katie Harper-Wright Elem
• Mason/Clark Middle Sch
• Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Washington Park

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