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
This annual event brings bicycle racers from the South Chicago Wheelmen’s bike club to Riverview for a timed racing event.
Easter Egg Hunt
Annual egg hunt for neighborhood children of Riverview at Cobb Park.
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...