Washington is located in Tazewell County, just five miles east of the Illinois River. Residents are fortunate to receive the comforts of small town living with the amenities of a much larger population. Whether you are looking to relocate or visit, an invitation is extended to you to spend a day enjoying the diverse shopping and dining experiences throughout the city and encounter firsthand the "good neighbor" attitude expressed by the city's residential and business community.

Washington maintains a high quality of life for its citizens by encouraging development of a skilled and adaptive workforce, fostering access to capital, constructing or facilitating the construction of basic and advanced infrastructure, maintaining a pro-cooperative business climate and supporting social, cultural and physical amenities. The charm of its heritage set into a vital city makes Washington an attractive place to visit and a wonderful place to call home.

The Washington Park District offers a comprehensive program of year-round activities with over 230 acres of beautiful parks and recreational facilities. The Park District offers everything from theater and arts, aerobics and dance to special holiday events. Facilities include bike and nature trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields. The Park District's Mission Statement is to provide quality recreational programs, facilities and parks that meet the leisure needs and improve the quality of life for the residents of Washington.

Washington offers a choice of stable neighborhoods that residents can be proud of including older and established Washington homes, stately and historic Washington mansions, or new and modern Washington single-family homes can be found throughout the city.

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