Palmer Square Park - Playground

Description

Palmer Square Park is amazing and there is a small play area in the middle of the park that is part playground and part art installation. The playground is designed for younger children (under 5 years old) and is based on the book "The Velveteen Rabbit." The play area is somewhat linear and consists of four area connected by a walking path as well as a stepping stone path. One area is a raised stage with an audience of carved animals, the next is a little area with sculptural benches that look like tree stumps, the next is a flat area with a few pieces of equipment including a slide set into a small hill, and finally there is a small mound with two rabbit sculptures on top.

The setting within Palmer Square Park is great - the park is covered with trees and is part of the boulevard system so it's somehow calm and quiet while also being lively. There are a few benches and lots of trees making this a perfect spot to bring a blanket to share a book or a picnic in the shade.

This isn't not a traditional playground and will likely not entertain older children but this is a great spot for younger children; highly recommend.

Playground Features

Surface: Poured in Place Rubber

Bench or Benches

Accessible

Destination Playground

Playground Equipment

Tube Talkers

Double Straight Slide

Platform on Springs with a Handle

Spinning Circle with Handle

Tube Talkers

Part of

Palmer Square Park

Street Address (of the Park)

2200 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60647

Located in

Logan Square (Community Area)

Logan Square (Neighborhood)