The city of Prospect Heights, IL, is a relaxed suburb of Chicago which around 15,000 residents call home. For seniors who are looking for a place in the Cook County area to retire, but who don’t want to be in the middle of the big city, Prospect Heights is a tight-knit community that provides a welcoming option.
In Prospect Heights and the surrounding area, retirees can find a variety of entertainment, affordable activities and diverse attractions to visit. There are also lots of ways for seniors to connect with other seniors in the area.
The following are some reasons why Prospect Heights is one of the best places to retire in Illinois.
1. Convenient Location
Prospect Heights is around 30 miles away from Chicago, so senior residents in the area have close access to one of the country’s biggest cities and surrounding amenities. In the Cook County area, some of the top attractions for seniors include:
- The Art Institute of Chicago: This diverse museum includes thousands of works from around the globe, which include a wide variety of mediums and which date back centuries. The museum offers free daily gallery tours, with exhibit options including Japanese clay, contemporary weaving, Picasso drawings, Chicago architecture, African art and ancient Egyptian works. The museum also hosts free events, like artist talks and lectures on the works on display.
- Field Museum: The Field Museum contains stunning exhibits on natural history, dinosaurs, science, culture and ancient objects. Illinois residents can get discounted tickets on admission. Museum events include weekly seminars on natural history and culture research, poetry readings and scientist meet-and-greets.
- Millennium Park: Chicago’s Millennium Park includes a 3.5-acre Lurie Garden, sculptures and diverse landscape design. The park hosts free events, including summer workouts, blues and jazz festivals, and outdoor movie screenings.
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Since Cook County is the most populous county in Illinois, as well as the second-most populous county in the United States, retirees who live in Prospect Heights are close to lots of world-class amenities within a short drive. From diverse restaurants and museums, to historical sites and landmarks, Cook County and the Prospect Heights area are close to whatever you’re interested in exploring.
2. Friendly Community
Prospect Heights has many supportive resources for retirees in the area. One of the most popular community programs in Prospect Heights is Active Adults on the Go!, which coordinates free and low-cost programming for adults. Every week, there are several activities to participate in, including restaurant outings, bunco, theater performances, casino trips, overnight travel, educational workshops, dance classes and many more.
The Gary Morava Recreation Center is another friendly community space for residents in Prospect Heights. Retirees can go there to work out in the exercise room, play basketball or walk around in the gym, play pickleball or tennis, take dance classes, play racquetball or go swimming outside. There’s also a picnic shelter for parties, and the recreation center hosts special events, like pancake breakfasts.
Prospect Heights also offers a free Telephone Reassurance Program/Well-Being Check for seniors, through the Prospect Heights Police Department. Other senior programs include Meals on Wheels home-delivered food, a disability bus service and a Senior Advisory Council. Senior residents can get involved to help influence the offerings in the area.
3. Nature & Green Spaces
Cook County has hundreds of parks and green spaces where you can get outside, get active and enjoy nature. In Prospect Heights alone, there are 15 parks, which include amenities like picnic areas and shelters, pickleball and tennis courts, open areas and walking paths.
Just a few miles away in Northbrook, the River Trail Nature Center is a top Cook County nature destination. There are three beginner walking trails and an unpaved, 28-mile Des Plaines River Trail that winds through more than a dozen forest preserves. The nature center hosts events like maple syrup tapping, animal feeding and nature talks.
The Chicago Botanic Garden in nearby Glencoe is another peaceful place to visit. In addition to exploring the grounds, the garden hosts events like art classes, photography classes and nature and birding groups.
There are also dozens more parks and nature spaces in the Arlington Heights Park District, just a few miles away from Prospect Heights. However active retirees are, including those who enjoy sitting on a bench or blanket to enjoy the view, Prospect Heights is surrounded by beautiful nature.
4. Fun Activities for Seniors
There are lots of ways for retirees to enjoy life in Prospect Heights. Some of the area’s other popular amenities include:
- Golf at the public Old Orchard Country Club
- Gambling at the Grand Victoria Casino in nearby Elgin
- Dining at local restaurants
There are also hundreds of locally owned shops and businesses to support in Cook County, as well as free events and festivals for families to attend. Whatever your interests are, there’s something happening close by when you live in Prospect Heights.
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Prospect Heights Is Also Home to Aspired Living
Another potential benefit of retiring in Prospect Heights is that it’s also home to Aspired Living, a senior lifestyle community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care and short-term care services. Seniors and their loved ones can take comfort that this senior residence is available in Prospect Heights whenever it’s needed, to provide the exact level of care a resident needs, while helping them lead meaningful lives where they can pursue their interests.
This supportive senior community includes features like:
- Courtyards with gardens
- Demonstration kitchen
- Wellness programs
- Movie theater
- Salon and spa
- Library with technology center
- Fitness center
- Chef-prepared meals and restaurant-style dining with professional service, with in-room dining service as an additional option
- Transportation to medical services
- Daily programming calendar, with activities including exercise classes, evening movies, scenic drives, bingo, bowling, word games, art classes, music appreciation, sing-alongs, pet therapy, trivia and many more activities
Aspired Living of Prospect Heights is here to support our senior community, making residents feel comfortable at home and providing support for active lifestyles. If you or a loved one is interested in Aspired Living of Prospect Heights, find out more about Senior Lifestyle, or schedule a tour today.