About Riverwoods

Incorporated in 1959, Riverwoods is the home of major employers including Commerce Clearing House and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.

Recreation
The village does not have its own recreation department, but has access to neighboring Deerfield recreation services. There is a non resident fee for each program. The Riverwoods Wildlife Preserve and Ryerson Conservation area serve the community.

Schools
Four elementary school districts and two high school districts serve Riverwoods. Most of the Village lies within Deerfield Elementary District #109, which has an enrollment of 2,880 students, and Township High School District #113, which has an enrollment of 2,847 students as two schools: Deerfield and Stevenson High Schools. There are several parochial and private schools in the surrounding communities. Click here for a list of schools.

Housing
Homes within Riverwoods include custom built, rustic, contemporary, and ranches. The 2000 median house value was $522,200 and the median rent cost was $639. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services
Fire protection is provided by the Vernon Township, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection Districts. Riverwoods has it's own police department.

Transportation
Situated at Deerfield Road between State Rte. 21 and Interstate 94, there is easy access to Chicago and O'Hare Airport. Rail service to Chicago via Metra is available in nearby Deerfield.
Distance to Chicago Loop: 27 miles
Distance to O'Hare Airport: 20 miles

Dear Plant Ladies
By Sheila Hollander and Margie Kaul

I've heard some rumors about a Plant Sale / Riverwoods Community Day. What's that about?
It's all about community. On May 16 and 17th people can pick up pre-ordered plants and purchase any additional plants that may be available at our annual plant sale. (By the way, the plant sale newsletter and plant catalog will reach you in mid April. We're offering lots of shrubs and trees, as well as the usual ferns, grasses and perennials. Many are native plants.) Also, planned for Saturday is village clean-up, a barbecue and some special first-time festivities for everyone to join in at Village Hall.

Wait a second. Did you say trees?
Yes. We're offering a 1-3/4" Swamp White Oak, which is a pretty good size tree. Also native for Riverwoods.

And how do I help clean-up the Village?
It's easy. Saturday, May 17, is also Roadway Clean Up Day, so if you want to volunteer, call Carol Magnuson at 847- 945-9455. Carol will tell you how you can help clean up the village roadways.

What about food? I love a barbecue?
Yes, of course there will be food. Would we ever not have our wonderful barbecue? Every resident is invited to the Village Hall for lunch.

Okay. So far we have Clean Up Day, Plant Sale pick up and a barbecue. What else?
You ask all the right questions. We're also going to have some very sweet dogs on site that are available for adoption from Orphans of the Storm animal shelter. The RPC will be on hand with extra copies of their wonderful new book, "In Our Own Backyard," and of course we'll have lots of tips on planting.

And what else?
How about bike safety tips by the police department and fire safety tips from the fire department. All kids will get helmets. Ride your bikes over and make it a day.

And what else?
You never know. There could be some more surprises. But the best of all, beside those beautiful perennial and native plants, shrubs and trees we're offering, is the opportunity to meet and greet your neighbors. This is truly a Community Event.

For more information, or to volunteer, call Margie Kaul at 847- 945-5131.