University Park: Community & Culture
Community life in University Park is shaped by 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 0.1 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Illinois 0.6/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | University Park Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1100 Blackhawk Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (708) 534-2580 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60484 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
2678 W. Washington Boulevard
42nd Precinct Police Station
7th District Police Station
Abbott, Robert S., House
Adler Planetarium
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 747 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LOMBARD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=University Park+IL |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=60484 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=60484 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=60484 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=60484 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 4,260 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 4,712 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 891 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 1,149 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (8)
Pulaski Park Pool
Schrage Mansion
Mascot Hall of Fame
Michael Jackson House
Gary Land Company Building
Deep River Water Park
Nelson Algren Museum
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
Attractions (15)
Odyssey Fun World
Old Zion Museum
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Robbins Illinois History Museum
Calumet City Historical Society
In the Game - Hollywood Park
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC)
Ridge Historical Society
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Schrage Mansion
Vanderpoel Art Museum
Mascot Hall of Fame
Michael Jackson House
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 30.0% |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 10.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 20.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 15 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |