The Neighbourhood: South Farnsworth

South Farnsworth sits in a suburban part of Kane County near Aurora and Batavia. The area includes open riverfront along the Fox River and walking paths along the Batavia Riverwalk. Fabyan Forest Preserve offers trails, historic gardens, and a windmill that visitors view. Blackberry Farm provides prairie, woods, and family picnicking spots. Raging Waves Waterpark serves as a regional amusement option in the broader region. Phillips Park Zoo hosts small animal exhibits and local events in nearby Aurora. Portillo's and Lou Malnati's operate as dining choices and serve regional and chain-style fare. Starbucks, Panera Bread, and McDonald's provide quick service options for daily needs. Buffalo Wild Wings and other taverns offer casual bar service and sports viewing. Metra BNSF Line connects commuters to Chicago, while Pace buses run local routes. Local bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalks encourage walking and short trips. Small shops and service businesses support residents in mixed commercial strips. This district sees steady traffic between home areas and nearby town centers throughout the day. Statistics show that the most common age group falls between 10 to 14 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.

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South Farnsworth sits in a suburban part of Kane County near Aurora and Batavia. The area includes open riverfront along the Fox River and walking paths along the Batavia Riverwalk. Fabyan Forest Preserve offers trails, historic gardens, and a windmill that visitors view. Blackberry Farm provides prairie, woods, and family picnicking spots. Raging Waves Waterpark serves as a regional amusement option in the broader region. Phillips Park Zoo hosts small animal exhibits and local events in nearby Aurora. Portillo's and Lou Malnati's operate as dining choices and serve regional and chain-style fare. Starbucks, Panera Bread, and McDonald's provide quick service options for daily needs. Buffalo Wild Wings and other taverns offer casual bar service and sports viewing. Metra BNSF Line connects commuters to Chicago, while Pace buses run local routes. Local bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalks encourage walking and short trips. Small shops and service businesses support residents in mixed commercial strips. This district sees steady traffic between home areas and nearby town centers throughout the day. Statistics show that the most common age group falls between 10 to 14 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.