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Washington Park Playground - South

📍 Washington Park, IL

★4.2(13 Google reviews)

One of four playgrounds within Washington Park on Chicago's South Side. Features a single large structure with slides, climbing elements, monkey bars, an overhead slider, and two swing sets. Engineered wood fiber surface.

✓ multi-element structure✓ monkey bars✓ overhead slider✓ Chicago Park District✓ South Side
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★★★★★Featured review by Rox Tha Queen

I love Washington park always a good safe time

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids ages 4–10 who want a substantial multi-element structure to work through. The park's South Side location within Washington Park means surrounding green space for running and relaxing. Families comfortable with an older, no-frills structure will find good play value here.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Washington Park contains four separate playgrounds — the South playground is the one at 550 E 60th St
⏰Contact the Chicago Park District at [email protected] to report maintenance notes
đŸŽŸī¸Pair with a walk through the larger Washington Park for a fuller outing

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
★★★★★

13 Google reviews

Solid play structure variety50%
Safe & chill atmosphere30%
Needs updates20%
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Rox Tha Queen

★★★★★

“I love Washington park always a good safe time”

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Andy Meyer

★★★★★

“This playground - one of four in Washington Park - has a solid play structure and would be improved with additional amenities. The play structure is a single, sprawling structure with lots of options: slides, climbing elements, monkey bars, an overhead slider, etc. There are also two sets of swings with the standard Chicago Park options: toddler, adaptive, and belt seat. The play surface is wood chips and - although there are some fences to create a sense of space - and the area is surrounded by beautiful trees. However, other basic amenities - benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains - are lacking; adding these would greatly improve the site.”

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Ellis Williams

★★★★★

“Nice place to chill and relax no violence”

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Smitty JayR

★★★★★

“Needs an update and better safety”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Washington Park Playground South sits at 550 E 60th St within the larger Washington Park system, maintained by the Chicago Park District. The play structure is a single sprawling unit offering slides, multiple climbing routes, monkey bars, and an overhead slider — giving kids a range of physical challenges in one connected structure. Two sets of swings complement the main unit. The engineered wood fiber surface provides impact absorption.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday06:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:00 – 21:00
Friday06:00 – 21:00
Saturday06:00 – 21:00
Sunday06:00 – 21:00

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