Community Government and Services

History

Although originally settled in 1832, the area remained rural until well into the 20th century. The Village of Lisle was not incorporated until 1956. Its 1956 population of 3,200 had grown to about 22,000 by 1999. 

The Village of Lisle annexed and approved a planned unit develop­ment for Green Trails in 1974, and has overseen all stages of Green Trails' development. When the original developer bowed out in 1982, the Village acted to ensure that all Green Trails common areas were completed. 

Building activity spanned more than twenty years. Many of the later subdivisions were developed less densely than originally planned. Adjacent Hidden Lake and College­wood Court were developed in the late 1990's.

Village

Village government provides a variety of services including police protection; water, sewer, and street maintenance; building inspections, etc. You may register to vote, apply for commuter parking permits or obtain dog licenses in the Village Hall at 1040 Burlington Avenue. Phone (630) 271-4100 for all departments, or (630) 271-4110 for recorded information on a variety of topics, including refuse/recycling.

Fire Protection

The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District provides fire and paramedic service to a large area, including all of Lisle. The district has earned one of the top fire ratings in the country. Their attractive Station #4 is located at the center of Green Trails.

Schools

Green Trails lies within nationally acclaimed Community Unit School District 203 (Naperville). District 203 provides kindergarten through 12th grade public education to more than 18,500 students. Its students have consistently scored well above national averages at all testing levels and earned myriad awards. 

Green Trails students attend Steeple Run and Highlands Elementary Schools, Kennedy Jr. High, and Naperville North High School. Except for students walking to Kennedy Jr. High, which is located within Green Trails, busing is provided. Check with the School Administration Center (630-420-6300) to confirm specific school assignments and for general information.  

Affiliated Hidden Lake lies in Woodridge Elementary School District 68 and Downers Grove High School District 99.  

Other area schools:

• St. Joan of Arc, Catholic grades K-8, Lisle.

• Benet Academy, Catholic co-ed high school, Lisle.

• College of DuPage, 2-year community college, Glen Ellyn.

• Benedictine University, 4-year private college, Lisle.

• North Central College, 4-year private college, Naperville.

Park District - 630-964-3410

Lisle Park District maintains parks throughout the Lisle community, including 17 within Green Trails, and provides recreational programs for all ages. Seasonal brochures are delivered to all residents. Special facilities include Sea Lion Aquatic Park, River Bend Golf Course, Community Park Fitness Center, and Lisle Station Park historic museum.

Library - 630-971-1675

Lisle Library at 777 Front Street offers a comprehensive collection that includes books, magazines, audio-visual items, computers, and more. The library provides a diversity of services and programs for all ages. A Lisle Library card also provides access to the Suburban Library System.  

Post Office - 630-969-0548

Lisle Post Office (zip 60532) is located at 817 Ogden Avenue. Delivery is made to curbside mailboxes. Postal lock boxes are available in the Green Trails Center on Maple Avenue.

Hospitals

• Good Samaritan Hospital, Highland Ave., Downers Grove

• Edward Hospital, Washington Street, Naperville

Transportation

• Metra trains (37 minute express to Chicago),
  RTA Info: 1-312­-836-7000

• Pace buses to Lisle Commuter Station, Info: 1-312-364-7223

• I-88,I-355, I-55, Route 53

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