Jefferson Park

The playground at Roberts Square Park is right in the middle of the park and features a large play structure, a variety of swings, and a sandbox. The play structure features a few slides and a variety of climbing elements (though no monkey bars) and there is a small, twisting metal structure with climbing wall holds. There are the standard Chicago Park swings (toddler, adaptive, and belt seat) as well as a tire swing. There are also a few standalone elements and a playhouse as well as a sand play area. Neither the playground nor the park are fenced from the street though the playground has short walls that provide some informal seating and a sense of boundaries. The main play surface is wood chips and large mature trees provide some shade in this otherwise bright and sunny park.

Jefferson Park is a large park with a variety of athletic fields, a pool, and a nice playground with a water spray feature. The playground features a large structure (accessible via a ramp) for older children and a smaller structure for younger children. There is the standard Chicago Park set of swings (toddler, adaptive, and belt seat) and a single pole water sprayer. The non-play amenities are nice; there are plenty of benches and a drinking fountain around the soft surface play area. The nearby fieldhouse provides access to bathrooms (when open) and there is a pool at this park as well. All in all, this is a great neighborhood playground; highly recommend.

Gladstone Park is a small neighborhood park with standard and well-maintained playground equipment and plenty of benches. There are separate areas for younger children and older children as well as a water spray feature. The play area is fenced from the street and the play surface is soft rubber.

Austin Foster Park - aptly named because it is at the corner of Austin and Foster Ave - is a moderately large park with a few athletic fields and a nice playground. The playground is located at the park's southern edge and features two sprawling structures with lots of equipment. The non-play amenities include benches, a drinking fountain, and a picnic table. The location is right off a busy stretch of Foster Ave, so there is a fair amount of street noise. The play surface is wood chips and there the playground is fenced from Foster but not fully enclosed. All in all, despite the location, this is a good playground with lots of play elements.