Elk Grove Village gets its name from Ned Brown Forest Preserve, an elk sanctuary that it partially encircles on the south end. Elk Grove Village has a lot to offer apart from the preserve. Great restaurants abound, there is no shortage of family-friendly parks from where to spend the day, and community events happen year round. Elk Grove Village has received numerous honors, including a ranking as one of the top 100 places to live by RelocateAmerica, and as \Best Hometown\ by Chicago magazine.