Morgan Park

The playground in Ada Park is located in the northwest corner of the park and features a large play structure suitable for older children. There are several large slides and challenging overhead elements as well as a few climbing and traversing features. There are two sets of swings with the standard Chicago Park options (toddler, adaptive, and belt seat). There is a water spray feature nearby - but it is integrated with the pool and not the playground. The play area opens to the park but is fenced from the street. There are benches and a picnic table and the wood chip covered play area is heavily shaded by large, mature trees. All in all, a solid playground.

Blackwelder Park features a solid playground and water spray feature. The playground features two structures - a smaller one for younger children and a larger one for older children - as well as a set of swings featuring the Chicago Park standards: toddler, adaptive, and belt seat. The larger structure is accessible via a ramp and features a few climbing and overhead elements as well. The water spray feature is a standard and effective "triple shower sprayer." The non-playable amenities are also solid. There are benches and two picnic tables for seating as well as a drinking fountain. The play surface is soft rubber and the play area is fenced from the street (and nearby train tracks) but is not fully enclosed. Large trees border the space and provide some shade and sense of enclosure. All in all, this is a wonderful playground; highly recommend.

The playground at Kennedy Park is located near the northeast corner of the park and features some large play structures, the standard set of Chicago Park swings, and a small water spray feature. There is a small play structure for young children and a much larger and sprawling structure for older children. A few standalone elements and two sets of swings round out the play area. There is also a small water spray feature with a gentle misting pole. The play area is set away from the street and is fully enclosed. There are benches, picnic tables, and a drinking fountain and the main play surface is soft rubber. All in all, this is a very solid neighborhood playground.

Lamb Park is a small park near the roar of I-57 that features a playground divided into two 'rooms.' One room is for younger children and features a small structure and - unsurprisingly - the other other room is for older children and features larger equipment. There are two varieties of swings - toddler and belt seat - and a few standalone elements as well. The play area is fenced from the street but no enclosed and the surface is wood chips. There are a few benches for seating and lots of trees for shade throughout the day.