Oak Park is a large suburb of western Chicago with almost 52,000 residents. The area offers easy access to downtown Chicago with many public transportation options, including the L, commuter rail, and CTA buses. In addition to its great location, Oak Park offers excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place. Oak Park also is a way of life. Individuals who choose Oak Park tend to share and celebrate the community’s richness of ethnic, racial and cultural diversity.