1 / 2Seneca Park
📍 Streeterville, IL
Compact 1-acre fenced park in Chicago's city center near the Water Tower, featuring separate climbing areas for children 5–10 and a toddler section. Single entrance and exit with shaded walkways and a bronze horse sculpture.
Loved this park located so close to Luries Hospital. I love how it's a random park located right in the middle of the city. So glad my friend showed us this park during our visit. It was nice to have a place for my kids to burn off energy before the night was over that wasn't just miles of walking. It's definitely a park for younger kids. A 10 year old may not have as much fun as a 7 year old here. It's located right next to one of the city's fire stations. There's a wooded walkway to the park with benches and street lights and it's everything I'd imagine a picturesque city park would be like. I loved it.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children under 8 who need a secure, fenced play space in the city center. The single-entrance design and separated age zones make it well-suited for toddlers and early school-age children. Families staying near the Water Tower or Lurie Children's Hospital will find this the most convenient outdoor option.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Christina
a year ago
“Loved this park located so close to Luries Hospital. I love how it's a random park located right in the middle of the city. So glad my friend showed us this park during our visit. It was nice to have a place for my kids to burn off energy before the night was over that wasn't just miles of walking. It's definitely a park for younger kids. A 10 year old may not have as much fun as a 7 year old here. It's located right next to one of the city's fire stations. There's a wooded walkway to the park with benches and street lights and it's everything I'd imagine a picturesque city park would be like. I loved it.”
Wendi Stone
11 months ago
“Lovely park. It'd be more lovely if there was time put into cleaning it up. There are Christmas light wires cut up everywhere, I can't see that as being very good for kids to be around or the amount of squirrels & birds. Cute little play area for kids. Seems pretty safe. There's a gate so they can't run out into danger. I love the little benches under the trees. It's a good place to relax. I want to adopt it and vow to keep it clean. Haha. All in all, cute little park.”
Alejandra Portugal
4 years ago
“Great playground in the middle of a busy city. The whole park is fenced. Located right next to a fire station which is a plus for the little one a since they get to see ambulances and fire trucks going on and off often. The playground has two sections, one for the little ones with bucket swings and small slides and another for bigger kids with monkey bars and some structures to climb and 1 big slide.”
Vija Reed
a year ago
“Nice and clean park right next to a fire station. All enclosed with one entrance/exit. Fun and challenging climbing structures for kids 5-10 and easier toddler area with terrain and slides. Partially shaded. No picnic tables. Parking is a challenge, as expected.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Seneca Park sits on a 1.01-acre site with a single gated entrance, making it one of the more contained green spaces in central Chicago. Two distinct playground areas separate a challenging climbing structure for 5–10-year-olds from an easier toddler zone with terrain features and slides. Shaded walkways and lawn areas surround the equipment. A bronze horse sculpture anchors the northeast corner.
