One of the reasons we operate our dental clinic out of Oak Lawn is because of its strong community. We like to be able to help improve and maintain the well-being of the residents. A lot of people often ask their friends “Do you know of a great dentist near me?”, and we’re proud to say that a lot of our business comes in from referrals.
Oak Lawn is a suburb to the southwest of Chicago IL. It is one of the oldest communities in Worth Township. It is believed to have been founded in the 1860s. In 1909, the Village of Oak Lawn was incorporated, which means utilities such as gas lines could be installed.
Useful facts about our town:
- County: Cook County
- Part of Worth Township
- Population: approx. 60,000
- zip codes: 60453, 60454, 60455, 60456, 60457, 60458 & 60459
- The first railroad (the Wabash Railroad) connected Oak Lawn to Chicago.
- The area was briefly known as Agnes prior to 1880
- Electricity came to town in 1911.
- The biggest employer is the Christ Hospital and Medical Center.
- Across the street from the hospital is a Ronald McDonald House which is an organization to help families when their loved ones are going through some major health challenges.
- The two major roads are S Cicero Ave going north-south and Hwy 20 / 95th St going east-west.
Useful links:
- The Village of Oak Lawn website: https://www.oaklawn-il.gov
- Oak Lawn Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Lawn,_Illinois
- Just to the west of our dental clinic is the Ed Napleton Honda dealership
- If you’re traveling to the area, there are a couple of hotels from which to choose: Midway Inn & Suites is rated a 3.5-star hotel by its patrons. A little further to the east is The Gateway Inn. With over 100 reviews, it has a 4-star rating.
Things to do in Oak Lawn:
- The Wolfe Wildlife Refuge is a wetlands habitat, popular with the locals for its biking, hiking, and walking trails.
- The Oak Lawn Park District is a great place for families to hang out on a lazy summer afternoon. As one local resident remarked: “Great pool and splash pad. Hours are seasonal and sometimes change weekly depending on events – see the website for them! THE PARK REMODEL/FACELIFT IS 90% COMPLETE! Diamonds, volleyball, and gazebo are all new. New lighting, paths, grass and more. Great splash pad for the kids, a small pool for little ones and a large pool for adults. Open late during the summer. Tons of free parking. They even rent it out for private parties”. Read the full review here.
- Just to the east of the park on 93rd Pl is the Fire Department.
- For our active patients, check out the Spartan Athletic Complex between SW Hwy and W 93rd St. Link to the map here.
- The 4th of July parade is a regular event. Here are the highlights from 2018:
Where exactly is Oak Lawn?
Well, this is the official map of our area: