Crystal Lake

Named after the crystal-clear waters of its namesake lake, Crystal Lake is a thriving community in McHenry County.

Recreation abounds with the Crystal Lake Park District maintaining numerous parks, including Veterans Acres and Lippold Park, where residents enjoy dozens of athletic fields, biking trails, a disc golf course, and a golf center. One of the area’s most popular attractions is the Three Oaks Recreation Area, which offers a swimming beach, fishing, boat rentals, scuba diving, and more.

Crystal Lake is also home to several businesses and the acclaimed Raue Center For The Arts. The community’s historic downtown district boasts an assortment of restaurants and local shops.

Several suburban subdivisions can be found throughout Crystal Lake, offering large single-family homes on sprawling lots. Many homes are built around the lake, varying in size and age.

The Crystal Lake Metra station provides convenient transportation to Chicago on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line.