A north suburban community that's known for its multi-ethnic diversity, the village of Skokie boasts excellent schools, plentiful cultural and recreational activities, abundant shopping, and a variety of housing styles. Residents can enjoy walks along the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan; attend the Village's very popular Farmer's Market, view the more than 60 sculptures on display at the park and enjoy exhibits at their many educational facilities. Skokie is proud of their school districts and their dedication to learning.

Known for cultural diversity, Skokie celebrates the diverse heritages of its residents. Flags representing its citizens fly throughout the year at the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. Skokie's quality educational standards are recognized by multiple nations' awards as is their park district. A National Gold Medal Award winner for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, Skokie features 46 parks and playgrounds on a total 243 acres of land. A community theater, a cultural center, an indoor playground and science center, an indoor ice arena, a driving range and 2 mini golf courses, an aquatic center, tennis courts and multiple services and programs for Skokie residents explains the Gold Medal award. A strong industrial base offers Skokie residents premium community programs.

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The Skokie festival of Cultures celebrates its town's diversity every May. The state of the art North Shore Center for Performing Arts offers exceptional programs. Shopping, dining and Skokie's close proximity to the city makes this town a great place to live. Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts houses the Northlight Theatre, the Centre East Theatre, an active youth theater, and the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra. The Skokie Park District boasts a nine-hole golf course, an ice skating rink, and approximately 200 acres of parkland and swimming pools. Other popular facilities include the Weber Leisure Center, Skatium, an indoor track and gymnasium facility; the Sports Park, which includes a lighted two-stroke driving range, and the Dammrich Rowing Center, a 20,000-square-foot facility that's situated on 15 acres of land next to the North Shore channel of the Chicago River.