Located 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the village of Round Lake boasts a variety of recreational activities, homes set among beautiful, wooded areas and a wide selection of housing choices. Round Lake covers an area of 3.5 square miles; its population has increased from 5,842 in 2000 to 14,803 in 2005. It is located in Lake County, which is bordered by Lake Michigan on the east, Wisconsin on the north and Cook County and the Chicago metropolitan area to the south. The cities of Chicago and Milwaukee are both just about an hour away. Housing ranges from affordable apartments and condominiums to lavish estates. A number of new home developments are being constructed in Round Lake. For recreation, villagers have plenty of activities from which to choose. The Round Lake Area Park District offers year-round events for persons of all ages. Residents can take part in the area's festive 4th of July celebration or the popular "On the Run 5K Run/Walk" event, attend the Fall County Festival, join the Round Lake Area Community Band or visit the aquatics and fitness center on Hart Road in Round Lake. In their leisure time, villagers can also visit the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, play some golf at the Renwood Golf Course and get fit at the Sports Center in nearby Round Lake Beach. Boating and fishing on Lake Michigan and on the Chain O'Lakes offer further recreational opportunities.
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