Leisure Village, Fox Lake — Amenities

Leisure Village is one of the original active adult communities in the Chicago market, predating most of the 55+ developments covered in this guide by decades. That age means the community has been a going concern for long enough that its social infrastructure — clubs, events, informal networks — is deeply established. New residents move into something real, not something still being built. The physical facilities reflect when the community was built rather than 2020s construction standards, but the community culture is mature and active in ways that newer communities take years to develop.

Community Amenities

• Clubhouse with long-established programming
• Swimming pool
• Walking paths within community
• Active clubs and social calendar
• Card and activity rooms
• Building exterior maintained by HOA
• Common area landscaping
• Snow removal on community areas

Fox Lake and the Chain O'Lakes

Fox Lake is at the southern end of the Chain O'Lakes — the interconnected lake and river system in northwest Lake County that includes Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake, Grass Lake, and the Fox River. Fox Lake village has direct waterfront access, boat launches, and a lakefront restaurant and retail scene that draws visitors from across the region. For residents, the waterfront is a walkable or short-drive amenity: fishing, kayaking, pontoon boating, and waterfront dining are all immediately accessible without needing a private boat slip.

Chain O'Lakes State Park, approximately 5 miles northwest, provides additional outdoor recreation including hiking, camping, and expanded water access. The area is one of the most active outdoor recreation zones in the Chicago metro, particularly in spring and summer. For buyers whose idea of retirement includes significant outdoor time — specifically water-related recreation — Fox Lake is one of the most direct access points in the Chicago 55+ market.

Metra North Central Service runs through nearby Round Lake Beach with service to downtown Chicago in approximately 65–75 minutes. Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan and Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville are the nearest acute care options, both within 20–25 minutes.