Approximately 7.5 miles southwest of the Loop, the Archer Heights community has consistently grown in popularity as Midway Airport has undergone major renovations, becoming a welcome wagon to incoming visitors and residents. The airport changes have prompted fresh interest in Archer Heights, and an influx of new residents are giving this family-oriented neighborhood a much more cosmopolitan feel.

Corner delis and markets, an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants, and shopping outlets along 47th Street, Pulaski Road and Archer Avenue provide all the conveniences of city living. Nonetheless, backyard barbecues and neighborly chats over the fence are typical day-to-day activities and why Archer Heights residents call the neighborhood home for many years.

One of the best places to meet friends and family for a little outdoor fun and activity is Archer Park, located at 4901 S Kilbourn Ave. Archer Park is well over 13 acres, and offers dozens of options when looking for a place to exercise, play baseball or enjoy a fun lunch in the sun. Baseball and softball fields are always available for pick-up games and league play, but if you have a more serious workout in mind, check out the fitness center or gymnasium.

The most popular feature at Archer Park for the little tykes is the water playground with spray pool. It lets kids splash away the sticky summer heat. In the summertime, the “Movies in the Park” program brings many Archer Heights residents together to enjoy free films in the comfort of your own lawn chair during the pleasant, late afternoon sunset.

Residents of Archer Heights tend to be family-focused, and those who move here often stay for several years. In a survey given to neighborhood residents in 2005, almost 35 percent responded that they had lived in the community for five years or more. It’s no wonder, the tree-lined side streets, well-maintained sidewalks, and social neighbors provide a welcoming atmosphere for families with young children, newly married couples, retirees, and hodgepodge of singles.

If you want to learn more about the Archer Heights neighborhood, schedule an appointment with a sales consultant at New West Realty’s Park Place Homes development.  We’ll show you our great homes and tell you more about the area you could eventually call home.