Morrie Mages Playground · Chicago Playgrounds

Description

Morrie Mages Playground - one of 10 playground located in Lincoln Park! - is just to the east of DuSable Lake Shore Drive (and the accurately named 'Recreation Drive' that provides vehicular access to some lakefront amenities) and Irving Park. This playground is sandwiched between the lakefront walking and biking trail and provides a large, enclosed play space with a variety of elements.

There are elements for younger children including a small single mast climbing structure and a modern looking Kompan created play structure along with some swings and other standalone elements. The elements for older children include another Kompan play structure and a set of rope/net traverse elements.

The non-play features are also great with a 'classic playground' vibe; wood chips surface surrounded by grass, wooden benches for seating, and some shade created by large trees. Improving the comfort of this site is a collection of picnic tables; decreasing the comfort is the close proximity to the noise of DLSD. I also don't recall a drinking fountain and the nearest bathrooms (likely at the golf course) would be a long walk away.

Despite these imperfections, this is a great playground and a worthwhile destination; highly recommend.

Playground Features

Afternoon Shade

Morning Shade

Bench or Benches

Picnic Tables

Destination Playground

Mostly Enclosed Play Area

Surface: Wood Chips

Playground Equipment