Oakdale Park - Playground · Chicago Playgrounds

Description

The playground at Oakdale Park is a gem and shows how combining equipment, amenities, and nature makes for a great playground experience. The playground equipment is solid but not vastly different from other playgrounds; there is a moderate play structure with slides and climbing elements, a smaller 'play dinosaur' designed for younger children, and a set of swings (toddler and belt seat). There is a small water spray feature a little ways away as well.

The non-playable amenities are also solid: there are ample benches and the play surface is soft rubber. Perhaps the best feature is that the playground is surrounded - and shaded!- by large, mature trees. I might be bias in favor of trees and shade, but this site is a reminder that getting the basics right - equipment, amenities, and surroundings - can create a wonderful playground; highly recommend.

Playground Features

Water Feature

Bench or Benches

Surface: Poured in Place Rubber

Afternoon Shade

Morning Shade

Destination Playground

Playground Equipment