Plainfield, IL, a lively village 35 miles from Chicago, thrives with a population of 44,762. Its accessible location near highways fosters a bustling downtown for shopping, dining, and events. Rich in history and nature, it offers a scenic park system, the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery, and embraces growth while honoring its heritage at the crossroads of the Lincoln Highway and Route 66.
Plainfield, IL Resources:
The Plainfield Area Public Library – The Plainfield Area Public Library, fostering lifelong learning, civic engagement, reading enjoyment, and cultural awareness, serves a population of 79,500 across the Village of Plainfield, surrounding townships, and neighboring communities such as Bolingbrook and Romeoville.
Lake Renwick Preserve – Lake Renwick Preserve’s Heron Rookery Nature Preserve offers a 1.45-mile trail for hiking/running and Turtle Lake Access provides a 3.35-mile paved bikeway for biking, skating, and skiing. Fishing, wildlife viewing with scopes, geocaching permits, and a seasonal Visitor Center for bird watching are also available.
The Plainfield Shorewood Chamber of Commerce – The Chamber is committed to tracking and influencing economic growth, keeping pace with marketing and consumer habit changes, and assisting its members with their needs. This includes providing programs and benefits to enhance their facilities, operations, administration, personnel, and general welfare.