West Ridge

This playground - one of three in Warren Park - is located on the northeast corner of the park and is quite quiet and off the beaten path. There is a small area for younger children, and larger area for older children, and a few swings. This playground has a small nature theme with a unique "leaf ladder" and a dragonfly see-saw. The play surface is wood chips and there are a few benches as well as picnic tables in the nearby shelter.

This playground - one of three in Warren Park - is located on the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of Western and Pratt. This playground features a standard size main structure featuring a few slides, several connected elements that can be traversed, and a few standalone elements in addition to the standard variety of swings. The surface is wood chips and it is located next to a small shelter that provides some shade and a few chess tables.

This playground - one of three in Warren Park - is located in the southwest corner of the park. This playground features a large play structure with a variety of slides and climbing elements. There are also toddler swings, an adaptive swing, belt seat swings, and a tire swing in the area. The play area is fenced from the street and from the rest of the park and is shaded by large trees. The play surface is wood chips and there are a few benches and a low perimeter wall for some seating.

This playground - located on the west side of Rogers Park - is a great playground shaded by large trees. There are two areas; one is for younger children and the other is for older children. The larger structure features a number of interesting and unique overhead elements as well as a few slides and climbing elements. This site also has a few standalone elements and the Chicago Park standard swings: toddler, adaptive, and belt seat. In my opinion, the best non-playable amenities are shade and benches and this playground has both. The site is fully enclosed and the play surface is wood chips. All in all, it is a great neighborhood playground; highly recommend.

This playground is on the western edge of Mather Park and features an area for younger children, a large climbing structure for older children, and a water feature. There are a number of benches within the play area that is shaded by several large trees making this a comfortable spot for everybody.

Lunt Park is a tiny neighborhood pocket park with a large playground and a decent selection of swings. The play structure features a few slides and climbing elements and the swing options include toddler, adaptive, belt seat, and tire swings. The fully enclosed play area has a few benches and a drinking fountain and the main play surface is wood chips. All in all, this is a great little neighborhood playground.

Set back a bit from Sacramento Ave, the Lerner Park playground provides several large play structures in a relatively quiet location. There is a large climbing structure for older children, a play boat and smaller area for younger children, and a variety of swings. The main play surface is wood chips and there is a sand play area as well. There are a few benches and picnic tables in the somewhat shaded play area.

This playground - one of four in Legion Park - features a variety of swings and a single, large play structure with lots of elements. The swings - toddler, adaptive, molded bucket, a black 'hammock swing', and a standalone tire swing - are solid offerings within the city of Chicago. There is a single play structure (i.e. not dedicated areas for younger and older children) that is quite large and offers three different slides and several climbing options. Attached to the structure are a few traversable elements and a set of monkey bars. The play area is not enclosed at all but instead opens to the greenery of Legion Park. There are a few benches and a drinking fountain in the area. There are a few trees that give shade throughout the day though the playground itself tends to be bright and sunny.

This playground - one of four in Legion Park - is located on the east side of the park near Hollywood Avenue. It includes some old-school playground equipment - swings and a metal merry-go-round - as well as more modern equipment including some rope and metal traversing elements and a few slides. The play area is not enclosed at all but instead opens up unto a large grassy area with paths for walking and biking. The play surface is wood chips and although there are large trees in the area, this playground tends to be bright and sunny. There are a few benches and a drinking fountain nearby.

Korczak Park is a tiny neighborhood park with a standard Chicago Park playground. There is a single large, sprawling structure that is partially accessible via a ramp and including climbing nets, monkey bars, and slides. There is also a standard set of Chicago Park swings (toddler, adaptive, and belt seat). The essential amenities like a few benches and a drinking fountain are present and the play surface is wood chips. All in all, this is a pretty standard Chicago Park playground.