Playgrounds in Chicago, IL

Questions about playgrounds in Chicago

How many public playgrounds are there in Chicago?

This directory lists 493 public playgrounds in Chicago, Illinois, taken from open map data. 486 of them carry evidence of public access, such as an access tag, a public park boundary, or a parks department as operator. The real number is higher: a playground that nobody has mapped, or that has no name and is not inside a named park, is not listed here.

Which playgrounds in Chicago have restrooms?

No Chicago listing currently records restrooms. That is a gap in the map data rather than a statement that none exist — the tag simply has not been added yet.

Are any Chicago playgrounds wheelchair accessible?

9 Chicago listings are recorded as wheelchair accessible, including Brighton Park Nature Play Space, Edwin C Berry Playground, Garfield Playground -E. That describes reaching and moving through the site; it does not promise ramped structures or accessible surfacing under every piece of equipment.

Which playgrounds in Chicago are fenced?

3 listings have a fence, wall or gate mapped, including Bixler Playlot, Cummings Playground, Playground at Union Park. Fencing is one of the least-tagged details anywhere, so treat the rest as unknown.