Jackson Park

This playground, situated on the 63rd Street Beach, reflects it's location with a strong nautical theme. The entire play structure is shaped like a ship and is equipped with a steering wheel, tall mast, and even canons! This playground is fully integrated with the beach and is therefore not enclosed, in full sun, and the play surface is - of course - sand. This creates a unique play experience and offers some great views of Lake Michigan.

This playground - one of several in Jackson Park - is near 64th and Stony Island and is a standard Chicago Park playground. There is a single large play structure with a variety of play elements as well as a standard set of swings. The play area is fenced from the street but not fully enclosed and the play surface is wood chips. There are benches near the playground and the nearby fieldhouse should provide access to bathrooms and a drinking fountain (when open). All in all, this is a solid neighborhood playground.

This small playground near the northwest corner of Jackson Park is named Chrysalis Playground according to Park District signage and has a small nature theme. There are decorative trees, a unique egg-shaped chair, and an "animal facts" spinning panel. There is also standard equipment like slides and climbing steps that seem designed for younger children. The play area is fully enclosed and somewhat shaded by large trees. The play surface is wood chips and while there aren't benches, the low perimeter wall provides some seating.

This playground - one of 7 in Jackson Park! - is located in the very northwest corner of the park near 56th and Stony Island and is called Dickerson Playlot according to Park District signage. It features a large play structure with a couple slides, a variety of monkey bars and other overhead elements, and some climbing features. There is also a standard set of swings in this somewhat shady and wood chipped play area. The partially enclosed play area is surrounded by grass and large trees and offers views of the nearby Metra Electric Line.

This playground - one of many in Jackson Park - is located near 67th and Jeffery. It features a large play structure for older children that is accessible via a ramp carved into the terrain as well as a smaller structure for younger children. The playground equipment is standard for Chicago Parks and there is also a standard set of swings. The play area is fully enclosed and the surface is soft rubber.

This playground - one of many located in Jackson Park - is located on 67th between East End and Ridgeland. It features a distinctive set of playground equipment that includes a larger structure for older children and a smaller structure for younger children. There is also a rope traverse feature and the standard set of swings. The play area is fully enclosed and the play surface is wood chips.