Olympia Fields, IL, is a little village that grew up around the prestigious Olympia Fields Country Club built in 1915. Now the Village of Olympia Fields is so much more than the golf courses that started it. It’s a modern and affluent community amidst an old world charm. With easy access to all of the Chicagoland area, residents have countless entertainment, nightlife, shopping and leisure options. Residents of Olympia Fields homes are treated to winding, tree-lined streets and extraordinary neighborhoods of varying architectural styles. The Olympia Fields Park District gives residents plenty of trails to hike and bike, and lots of beautiful open green spaces for picnicking and relaxing. And, of course, there’s still some of the best golfing to be found in all of Illinois. Olympia Fields is a village located in Cook County, approximately 25 miles south of the Chicago Loop. Nearby highways Route 30 and I-57 make driving around Chicagoland a snap for commuters. Two Metra lines run service to and from the village, with frequent trains to downtown Chicago. The Olympia Fields Park District maintains 142 acres of open space, which is split into 11 parks with baseball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, trails, sledding hills, and Disc Golf courses. The centerpiece of the Park Disctrict is the award-winning Sgt. Means Park. This 20-acre park was designed in shape of Illinois. It’s home to the Park District’s Administration Center, Cull House, and a working windmill that can be spotted along the main pedestrian path. Fun for the whole family can be found at White Water Canyon Water Park, as well.