The largest of the centers is Village Square, with 34 stores. The newest addition is a quality national department store chain. Other comparably sized centers include Lake View Plaza, Deerpath Court, North Lake Commons, Pine Court, Oakwood Square, Lake Zurich Shopping Center, and The Courtyard. Revitalization is the focus in downtown Lake Zurich, site of the Lake Zurich Village Hall and the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce. Originally spearheaded by the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce and involving village government, property owners, downtown business people, and residents of the immediate area, the revitalization project is in the planning stage, with some aspects already underway.
Officials envision a village center with a romantic flair.
Including in the considerations are upgrading of the streetscape, adding additional cozy restaurants to the present retail and services mix, and enhancing the walkway around the lake form a new downtown park to be called Breezewald Park. Five committees are currently at work on various aspects of the planning and a consultant has been hired to assist. In discussion is hiring a downtown manager. Among the newest arrivals in downtown Lake Zurich is a contemporary music store, Off Beat Music. Dining out is always a joy in Lake Zurich.