Auburn Gresham

Dawes Park features a great playground and small water spray feature. The playground includes a variety of swings and a moderate sized play structure with a number of climbing and overhead elements sprawling from the main structure. I am strongly biased in favor of shady playgrounds and this playground has great shade. The play surface is wood chips and is fenced from the street. A small comfort station provides access to bathroom and a drinking fountain (when open) and a single pole water spray feature is great in the summer months. Great playground; highly recommend.

Foster Park has a great playground and a huge water playground. The playground is located near the northwest side of the park and includes a large play structure with several large standalone elements, including a zip line, arched climber, and large metal climbing structure. There are also standards like slides and monkey bars and a variety of swings: toddler, adaptive, belt seat, and tire. The general setting and non-play elements are great; it's a classic playground with a wood chip play surface and wooden benches with easy access to the fieldhouse. The water spray features - more accurately called a water playground - are impressive. I visited in October (so nothing was on) but it was one of the largest water playgrounds in the city. All in all, this is a great playground with a wonderful water playground; highly recommend.

The playground at King Park is a small but delightful little playground. There is a single compact play structure with a variety of slides and climbing elements. There are a few standalone elements, an area with interactive panels for younger children, and the standard Chicago Park swings (toddler, adaptive, belt seat). There is a small 'four sprayer' water spray feature. The setting and non-play amenities are nice: the play surface is soft rubber and there are benches and a drinking fountain nearby. The play area is fenced from the street and bordered by nice shade trees. All in all, a very nice neighborhood playground.

Marshfield Park contains a small playground and a water spray feature. The playground contains two structures (one small and one large), a few standalone elements, and the standard set of Chicago Park swings: toddler, adaptive (with harness), and belt seat. The water spray feature is a standard 'four sprayer.' The playground is fully enclosed and the play surface is wood chips. This playground lacks shade and seating options; adding one or both would greatly improve the site.

There is a great playground and water spray feature located in the northeast corner of O'Hallaren Park. The playground features two play structures - the larger one accessible via a ramp - that are both shaded by large, mature trees. The play surface is soft rubber and the play area is fenced from the street (though not fully enclosed). There are benches for seating and a nearby Park District building should provide access to bathrooms (when open). The water spray feature is located in a sunny opening a short walk from the playground. All in all, this is a great park; highly recommend.

The Grove Playground is a small neighborhood pocket park with a decent playground and a few swing options. The main play structure is good size with a few slides and climbing options; attached the the structure is a collection of traverse and overhead elements to challenge older children. This park offers toddler, belt seat, and a tire swing. The park is shaded by beautiful trees and has a drinking fountains but - strangely - I don't recall any benches. The play area is fenced from the street and the play surface is wood chips.