Ashburn

Last renovated in the summer of 2015, the playground at Bogan Park is located in the shady southeast corner of the park and features two play structures. The smaller play structure is designed for smaller children and the larger for older children. There is also a set of swings offering the standard Chicago Park options: toddler, adaptive with harness, and belt seat. The play area is quite shaded by large, mature trees and is fenced from the street. The play surface is wood chips and there is a bench and drinking fountain nearby. All in all, this is a standard neighborhood playground in the best sense of the term.

The playground at Dooley Park is a small site with well-loved but well-maintained equipment. The Chicago Park website doesn't provide information about the last renovation of this playground, but Google Streetview shows this same equipment in place since at least 2007. However, the main play structure is still quite functional with a variety of slides and climbing elements. Because I'm bias in favor of shade, soft rubber surfaces, and benches - this site gets high makes because it has all three. The play site is also fully enclosed. All in all, this is a great neighborhood playground; highly recommend.

This small playground features a small structure for younger children, a larger structure for older children, a zip line, monkey bars, and a traversing element in addition to standard swings. The surface is wood chips and the play area is bright and sunny.

The playground at Hayes Park is located near the northeast corner of the park and is divided into three area. One area includes a moderate sized play structure and swings for older children. The second area includes play elements and swings for younger children as well as a sandbox. And the third area - between the two play areas - is a water spray feature. The non-play amenities are somewhat lacking - no benches or drinking fountains - and the nearby trees provide only limited shade.

The playground at Lee Park provides the basics - slides, swings, climbing elements, benches - in a somewhat shady site. There is a small yet sprawling play structure for younger children and a few connected elements to challenge older children. There is a overhead slider, a see-saw, and the standard set of swings. The site is heavily shaded by large trees but still somewhat exposed to a busy stretch of 87th Street. The play area is fenced from the street but not fully enclosed and the main play surface is wood chips. There are a few benches and low perimeter walls for seating and a drinking fountain.

The playground Rainey Park is located on the north side of the park and features a small play structure, a large selection of swings, and some standalone elements. The play structure is relatively small and features a few slides and traversing elements. For swings, this park has toddler, adaptive, belt seat, and tire swings. There is also a see-saw, spinning sphere, and large overhead spinning element. This playground is not enclosed but is set back from all traffic. The play area is somewhat shaded and the play surface is wood chips.

The playground in Scottsdale Park is tucked into the shady northwest corner of the park. This playground features a medium-sized play structure, a string of connected climbing/traversing elements, and the standard Chicago Park District swings. The play area is fenced from the street but is not fully enclosed. The play area is heavily shaded by trees and the play surface is wood chips. There are a few benches under a shade pavilion as well a drinking fountain. The nearby fieldhouse should provide bathroom access (when open).