Life Enrichment:Our Neighborhood

Our Neighborhood

Beverly is one of Chicago's most beautiful and historic neighborhoods, rich in scenic landscaping and graceful homes. It's also home to a thoughtful selection of shopping, dining, art centers and other activities. In addition to benefiting from numerous on-site programs and activities, Smith Village residents profit from being a part of a lively, thriving neighborhood. For an overview of businesses in the area, please visit these Web sites for Smith Village's local chambers of commerce. They offer helpful directories of local merchants and services.

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Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) 19th Ward Online Service Office

For information about shopping at nearby Chicago Ridge Mall

For information about local news and events, please visit

Southtown Star Beverly Review Beverly Arts Center

Nearby universities and colleges offer a wide variety of classes, including Saint Xavier University's Renaissance Academy, popular peer-learning programs, at its Chicago campus. Smith Village also hosts some classes for Renaissance Academy. Additional classes are available at nearby Moraine Valley Community College. In addition, Smith Village residents who are retired Chicago Public School teachers appreciate the numerous programs for lifelong learning available right on the retirement community's campus.

For avid swimmers, outdoor and indoor pools in the area include those at:

Kennedy Park 11320 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 773-747-6198

Ridge Park 9625 S. Longwood Drive Chicago, IL 60643 773-747-6640