Images: Icons of Round Lake Park

In 1947 Round Lake Park had a population of about 1,700 people.

Most of the town was wide open spaces, and farmland. It was a place where people from the city had their summer cottages and where they spent their vacations. The village had one police officer and a pharmacy that had a soda fountain.

The population of Round Lake Park has grown to a modest 7,505 residents with a diverse population.

The business district runs along Route 134 which is also called Main Street. It features several restaurants and shops as well as service businesses dedicated to the population.

One of the largest companies in Round Lake Park is Groot Industries.

W.J. Murphy Elementary is the only school in Round Lake Park.

The village sits in the middle of Hainesville, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach and Grayslake.

Linda Lucassen has been the mayor of Round Lake Park since 2013.

To find out more about Round Lake Park visit www.villageofroundlakepark.com.