Playgrounds in Illinois

32 playgrounds across 13 cities — each listing shows when it was last confirmed.

Aurora

Mastodon Island and Zoo Playground (Phillips Park)

1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL · Aurora, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Burr Ridge

Route 66 Playground (Harvester Park)

15W400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge, IL · Burr Ridge, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Chicago

A. Montgomery Ward Park

630 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL 60606 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Adams Playground Park

1919 N. Seminary Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Calumet Park

9801 S. Avenue G, Chicago, IL 60617 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Humboldt Park

1440 N. Humboldt Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60622 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Indian Boundary Park

2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Jonquil Park

1001 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Lake Shore Park

808 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Maggie Daley Park Play Garden

337 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-9:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Mary Bartelme Park

115 S. Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60607 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Mount Greenwood Park

3721 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Oz Park (Dorothy's Playlot)

2021 N. Burling St., Chicago, IL 60614 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Park No. 574

2540 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-9:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Ping Tom Memorial Park

1700 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-10:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

River Park

5100 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Skinner Park

1331 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60607 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

South Lakeview Park

1300 W. Wolfram St., Chicago, IL 60657 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Welles Park

2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Wicker Park

1425 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 · Chicago, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Evanston

Noah's Playground for Everyone (Lawson Park)

Sheridan Rd. and Clinton Pl., Evanston, IL · Evanston, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Penny Park

1500 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201 · Evanston, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Glendale Heights

Camera Park

101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights, IL · Glendale Heights, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Hoffman Estates

Vogelei Park & Barn

650 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL · Hoffman Estates, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Homer Glen

Heritage Park

14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL · Homer Glen, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Lisle

Children's Garden at The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 · Lisle, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · 10:00 am-5:00 pm daily

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Naperville

95th Street Community Plaza

3109 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, IL 60564 · Naperville, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Wolf's Crossing Community Park

3252 Wolf's Crossing Road, Naperville, IL 60543 · Naperville, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · Splash pad 9:00 am-8:00 pm daily, Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Park Ridge

Maine Park Playground

2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge, IL · Park Ridge, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Schaumburg

Bison's Bluff Nature Playground

1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL · Schaumburg, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

$2-3 (reservation required in summer)public-parkrestrooms

✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

St. Charles

Pottawatomie Park

8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL · St. Charles, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

Western Springs

Spring Rock Park

4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL · Western Springs, Illinois

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

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