1853
Gretna
A church was built in what was then called Gretna. St. Stephen’s Cemetery, nearby, was rededicated in 2010.
Living in Carol Stream, Illinois
A DuPage County village about 26 miles west of the Chicago Loop, named for the daughter of its founder.
01 — At a Glance
A village named for a person, with 36 parks.
Carol Stream was incorporated on January 5, 1959. Its founder, Jay Stream, named the village after his daughter, Carol, which makes it one of the few American towns named with a living person’s first and last name. The 2020 census counted 39,854 residents. The park district runs 36 parks, and the Great Western Trail passes through the village.
02 — History
The story of Carol Stream.
Carol Stream is a young village with an unusual name and a longer back story. A few chapters.
1954
On television
A farm from the area hosted NBC’s first outdoor telecast.
1959
A village named Carol
Jay Stream founded the village and named it after his daughter. The first village board meeting was held on February 12.
1976
Gretna Station Museum
For the Bicentennial, Carol Stream opened the Gretna Station Museum with a July 4 dedication.
03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Village and school district lines differ in Carol Stream. Most homes attend District 93 and District 87.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
Community Consolidated School District 93
Serves most of the village.
- Carol Stream, Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson, Heritage Lakes, Roy DeShane and Western Trails elementary schools
- Jay Stream and Stratford middle schools
Public · 9–12
Glenbard Township High School District 87
District 93 students go on to Glenbard North.
- Glenbard North High School, in Carol Stream
Public · K–12
Other districts
Parts of the village attend other districts.
- Elgin Area U-46 (Spring Trail Elementary, Bartlett High School)
- Benjamin District 25 and Community High School District 94
04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Carol Stream.
The park district sets the pace here, with 36 parks and a long trail through town.
Parks & Recreation
Coral Cove Water Park
A water park run by the Carol Stream Park District.
Fountain View Recreation Center
Indoor basketball, open swim and a workout room.
Coyote Crossing Mini Golf
A favorite stop in the park district lineup.
Community
Carol Stream Public Library
Meeting rooms, a create-and-learn center and an outdoor patio with a gazebo.
Gretna Station Museum
Opened on July 4, 1976.
Veterans Memorial Plaza
A park district memorial space.
Outdoors
Great Western Trail
The trail passes through the village.
Armstrong Park
Named after Neil Armstrong.
Bark Park
A park district dog park.