Lake Villa is part of the Chain O'Lakes area, which contains many recreational opportunities and beautiful and scenic wooded landscapes. People are attracted to Lake Villa because of its small-town charm, a variety of housing options, and a locale that's situated far away from the congestion of suburbs closer to Chicago.

Attractions:
Lake Villa is definitely the spot for active outdoorists. Grant Woods Forest Preserve, which has beautiful walking trails. Three parks include Lehmann Park, which provides boat launching, volleyball, a picnic area and playground equipment; Steven Sherwood Memorial Park, which contains a children's playground, tennis courts, volleyball, and a horseshoe pit, and Glacier Park, which has swimming and a boat launch.