Shorewood Glen

Shorewood Glen is a gated 55+ active adult community developed by Del Webb (a Pulte Homes brand) in Shorewood, Illinois, about 50 miles southwest of Chicago and just 5 miles from Joliet. Built between 2005 and 2015, the community is fully developed with 765 homes set across 52+ acres of open space, landscaped grounds, and walking trails. Homes are a mix of single-family ranches and attached duplex villas, all designed for single-level, low-maintenance living. Single-family floor plans range from roughly 1,269 to 2,450 square feet, while the two duplex models come in at 1,285 and 1,547 square feet — every home includes at least two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Social and recreational life revolves around the 16,500–17,000 square foot Lakeview Lodge, which overlooks an 18-acre stocked fishing lake. Inside the lodge, residents have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio equipment, free weights, and machines; an indoor Senior Olympic-sized lap pool with zero-depth entry; an indoor spa; an aerobics and dance studio running classes in yoga, pilates, aerobics, and dance; a grand ballroom for parties, dances, and community events; a billiards room; a multi-purpose arts, crafts, and hobby studio; a computer room; and a sunroom. Outdoors, there's a resort-style pool and sundeck, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and 2.5 miles of walking and biking trails winding through the community. A full-time lifestyle advisor curates an active calendar of events, exercise classes, group meetings, and day trips to Chicago museums, nearby casinos, and downtown destinations. Popular resident clubs include ceramics, cooking, golf league, book club, singles, bocce, fine arts, cards, and dozens of other special-interest groups. Residents consistently describe the community as warm, engaged, and neighborly — the 765-home scale keeps it more intimate than the mega-communities in the Sun Belt while still supporting a deep club and activity roster. Location is a major draw. Shorewood Glen sits two miles from both I-55 and I-80, making commutes to Joliet, Naperville (20–30 minutes), and downtown Chicago (about an hour) straightforward. The Shorewood Towne Center sits directly across the street with Kohl's, dining, and an amphitheater. Route 59's shopping corridor is two miles away, Louis Joliet Mall is minutes east, and Midway Airport is roughly 30 minutes away. Residents are close to Joliet attractions including the Chicagoland Speedway, the Rialto Square Theatre, Hollywood Casino, and Harrah's. The community is gated and dog-friendly, with HOA fees covering landscaping, snow removal (a real benefit in Illinois winters), and common-area maintenance.