Brookside Glen South is being built on 100 acres of land located at 88th Avenue and one mile south of 191st Street in Tinley Park.
Because of the popularity of Brookside Glen, the builders decided to continue building in the area, which offers so much to residents.
Conveniently located off I-80, Brookside Glen South is a family-friendly neighborhood offering residents:
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Award winning schools
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Easy access to shopping, entertainment, and major highways
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Country charm with metropolitan convenience
Recreation
With acres of forest preserves bordering the village and a park district that maintains 39 parks, 30 ball fields, and several facilities, the locale offers residents a multitude of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Shopping and Dining
Brookside Glen South is also just minutes from great shopping—from antiques to boutiques. Orland Square Mall is a few miles away and there are many shops in the Old Towne district along Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park. There are also a variety of restaurants, including Tin Fish, which was named one of the top twenty new restaurants in 2002 by Chicago magazine.
Transportation
In addition to easy access to I-80 and I-57, after the southern extension of I-355 to I-80 is completed in 2007, it will give residents easy access to western and northwestern suburbs. Chicago is less than 30 miles away, and Tinley Park has two commuter Metra train stations that take riders straight to the Chicago Loop.
Schools
Brookside Glen South is part of Lincoln Way High School District 210, which has been named by Money Magazine as among the top five high school districts in Illinois. Other impressive attributes include:
- Student ACT scores in the top 15 percent of the high schools in the Chicagoland area
- A graduation rate of 96.2 percent
- Numerous National Merit Scholarship and Illinois State Scholar award recipients
Younger students at Brookside Glen South attend schools in Summit Hill Elementary School District 161, where emphasis is given to language arts, science, and social studies. In addition, Summit Hill:
- Was recognized in 2006 with a Bright Star Awards based on the highest student performance at reasonable costs
- Begins teaching students how to use computers starting in kindergarten
- Offers special music and athletic programs that allow children to explore activities beyond the regular classroom curriculum
