Population: 58,703
Area: 22 square miles
Tourist Attractions / Points of Interest
- Retail shopping and entertainment destinations
- Community parks and open lands
- Civic and community engagement spaces
- Cultural and recreational facilities throughout the village
Demographics & Community Overview
- Weather: Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons
- Languages: Primarily English, Arabic, Spanish, and Polish are the top additional languages
- Diaspora / Communities: Irish, Polish, Palestinian, Mexican, and Filipino communities
- Neighboring Cities/Countries: Chicago Suburbs, including Tinley Park, Homer Glen, Mokena, Palos Park
- Regional Context: Located within the suburbs of Chicago
- Main Industries:
- Health Care & Social Assistance
- Educational Services
- Retail Trade
Education
- Primary Schools: 11
- Colleges / Universities: 35 institutions within a 20-mile radius
Why is your city interested in a Sister City Pairing?
Orland Park is interested in Sister City partnerships to enhance the village’s global profile while creating meaningful benefits for residents, businesses, and institutions.
The village sees international partnerships as an opportunity to promote:
- Cultural exchange
- Economic development
- Community diplomacy
- Professional collaboration
- Government-to-government engagement
These relationships are intended to strengthen international understanding while supporting local growth and innovation.
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing
Government support is high, demonstrated by the recent creation of a dedicated Sister Cities Committee.
The extent of private groups / organizations interest
Currently unknown, though community and organizational engagement opportunities are expected to grow through the initiative.
What does your city have to offer to a potential Sister City?
Orland Park offers:
- Cultural and educational exchange opportunities
- Public safety and municipal operations collaboration
- Economic and business development partnerships
- Health, wellness, and community services cooperation
- Arts, tourism, and branding partnerships
The village also provides:
- A structured Sister Cities Committee
- Commitment to membership in Sister Cities International
- Strong civic and inter-agency collaboration capacity
- Retail and commercial infrastructure
- Open lands and community-oriented public spaces
- Established community engagement systems
Other areas the city is willing to pursue
- Cultural and educational exchange
- Public safety and municipal operations exchange
- Economic and business development partnerships
- Health, wellness, and community services collaboration
- Arts, tourism, and branding partnerships
Awards / Recognitions
Official awards and recognitions available through the village website: Village of Orland Park Awards & Recognitions
Thematic Interests
Orland Park is interested in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals, and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Youth and student exchange programs
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchanges
- Hosting annual or regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
Regional Interests:
- Middle East
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Northern Europe
- East Asia
- South Asia
- Other: Mexico
No additional geographic restrictions or preferences were specified. Any region globally
Primary & Secondary Contacts
Primary Contact
Name: George Koczwara
Title: Village Manager
Phone: 708-403-6151
Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contact
Name: Jim Dodge
Title: Mayor
Phone: 708-403-6100
Email: [email protected]