Hidden gems - Playgrounds in Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Playground

👍 Awesome place to take your kids and have fun. But beware: Germs are EVERYWHERE. Everybody grabs the rails/bars/chairs/benches. Not to mention there's always kids either picking their nose or sneezing on their hands and touching everything. Not that big of a deal but if you're a germaphobe you will...

4.80 (88 reviews)

Goudy (William) Square Playground Park

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👍👍 The playground at Goudy Square Park reflects it's location in Chicago's Gold Coast: luxurious. The current playground equipment was installed in 2014 and was made by the company KOMPAN; it has distinctive bold geometric patterns and large elements meant for traversing and climbing. There is a large...

4.70 (117 reviews)

Loyola Beach Playground

Playground

👍👍 The Loyola Park playground is a large playground directly next to the Loyola Park Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. It features a large play structure for older children and a smaller structure for younger children. Unique elements of this playground include a large, metal fish suitable for clim...

4.70 (77 reviews)