Plainfield
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The Village of Plainfield is a prosperous and bustling Village, located 35 miles southwest of Chicago, with a population of 30,314 residents. Easily accessible, the Village is close to several interstates and state highways making it an excellent place to live, own a business, or simply spend the day shopping and dining in our historic downtown.
As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, Plainfield continues to build upon its already rich history, and the Village Government is well positioned to accommodate growth and welcomes new commercial and industrial development to help parallel the success of its residential expansion.
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve is "By far," notes the Illinois Audubon Society, "the most valuable rookery in all of Illinois...a site of outstanding statewide significance."
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery is the only site in Illinois where five species of birds, one of which is state endangered, nest together. The site includes a 200-acre lake with several small islands used for nesting by great blue herons, great egrets, black-crowned night herons, double-crested cormorants, and cattle egrets.
The mission of the Plainfield Park District is to promote the development of a comprehensive park system that provides recreational opportunities for all residents, as well as to offer diversified programs and activities that provide personal enjoyment, contribute to a sense of self-fulfillment, and enhance the quality of life of its residents.
