With just 12,000  residents in five square miles, Park Forest allows its citizens to experience a peaceful suburban lifestyle while still having access to the lights and bustle of the city. Chicago is easy to reach by car, and Metra service keeps residents of Park Forest well-connected to work and play in the Windy City. In addition to classic suburban amenities like shopping and restaurants, Park Forest has plenty of green space to enjoy. The hilly region is dotted with parks and borders Sauk Trail Woods, which is part of the Cook Country Forest Preserve. Hiking and cycling are popular on the Old Plank Trail through Park Forest to keep residents in touch with nature.

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West Bridge Apartments is located close to the intersection of Western Avenue and Sauk Trail. The community is just twelve minutes south of U.S. Highway 30 and fourteen minutes east of I-57.