Our Neighborhood

Located less than one mile from downtown Kankakee, along the lazy and picturesque Kankakee River, is the Riverview Historic District. It is filled with custom built homes, many over 100 years old. They sit neatly on large lots divided by wide streets and boulevards. Old growth oak, maple, and elm trees line streets providing year-round pleasure. Architecturally appropriate street lights warmly bathe the neighborhood with light. Cobb Park, the crown jewel of the Riverview Historic District, is located on the banks of the Kankakee River.

While the homes might be the initial attraction, it is the people of the neighborhood that are its greatest asset. Singles and couples of all ages, newcomers and life-long neighbors, all add something special that makes Riverview a wonderful place to call home. Riverview is people friendly!

Residents

Learn about programs, events and community links for residents of the Riverview Historic District

Visitors

Learn about community wide events, local attractions and make plans to visit the Riverview Historic District

Special Events

Check out the upcoming events happening in the Riverview Historic District.

78.2 Acres along the Beautiful Kankakee River

The Riverview Historic District in Kankakee, Illinois, is 78.2-acre area along the Kankakee River is the oldest intact residential neighborhood in the city. Originally settled by Emory Cobb, who used the land as pasture before deciding to erect a resort hotel. After the hotel burned down, the property was subdivided. The district includes 118 contributing buildings, including 2 Frank Lloyd Wright houses.

History Repeating

Today, more than a century after being developed in Cobb’s Woods, the Riverview Historic District still retains the excitement, charm, vitality and stability that was the spirit of the late 19th  century neighborhood. Some of the houses have undergone stylistic changes, but overall, the nostalgic character and the superior craftsmanship remain, making the Historic District a very desirable place to live.

Special Events

December

Riverview Holiday House Walk

Start off the holiday season by touring beautiful historic homes decorated for the holidays.

December

Holiday Light Stroll

Transform Riverview into a twinkling wonderland and make our neighborhood a destination to celebrate the holiday spirit

June

5k Run for Autism

Centered at Cobb Park runners make their way through Riverview for this Father’s Day tradition.

July

4th of July Kids Bike Parade and Ice Cream Social

Decorate your bike and join in the kids' bike parade at Cobb Park

Latest Community News

Criterium Bicycle Race

Criterium Bicycle Race

This annual event brings bicycle racers from the South Chicago Wheelmen’s bike club to Riverview for a timed racing event.

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Holiday Light Stroll

Holiday Light Stroll

Riverview becomes a twinkling wonderland for one night only this holiday season. Join your neighbors and friends in welcoming the season of jolly with a good old fashioned stroll. Let's go all out with lights, garland, luminaria and holiday wreaths and transform...

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