Kenilworth Gardens is not in Kenilworth

Kenilworth Gardens is not in Kenilworth . . . it's actually in Wilmette!  Newcomers to this area are surprised by this since it abuts Kenilworth. The streets that make up Kenilworth Gardens run east-west just west of Ridge Road.  Kenilworth begins on the east side of Ridge Road.

The east-west streets that make up Kenilworth Gardens are:  Beechwod, Kenilworth, Thornwood, Chestnut, Greenwood, and Elmwood.

Homes for sale in Kenilworth Gardens are more affordable than Indian Hill Estates but can still cost over $1 million.  Most homes are situated on lots that are 50' wide and about 120-130 in depth, although Chestnut Street has lots as deep as 180'.

Harper School is the elementary school (K-4th grade) that serves Kenilworth Gardens and it's located right in the middle of this area.  There are approximately 410 students at Harper and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 1 (as of 2011.)  Harper School has performed better than 98% of all Illinois schools (as of 2012 - information from School Digger.)  

Thornwood Park is 8.2 acres of open grass, playgrounds, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds.  Across Kenilworth Avenue from the park is a wildflower prairie that residents have restored.  Along this way, are entrances to Indian Hill Road where one can walk, bike, or jog in relative calm from traffic and enjoy the views of Indian HIll Country Club golf course.  It's so peaceful you can pretend you're in the country.  

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