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Abbott Park's playground is located in the northeast corner of the park and features a large play structure. This structure includes a few slides and some unique climbing elements. There is also a variety of swings (toddler and tire; belt seat and molded plastic with harness) and a see-saw and a car on a spring. The play area is not fully enclosed but the playground is set away from the street. The play surface is wood chips and low perimeter walls provide some seating. There are two water spray features just to the north of the playground.

The playground in Fernwood Park is near the middle of the park and features a moderate size play structure with a variety of slides and a 'rope net funnel.' There are also a variety of traversing elements connected to the structure and a variety of swings (toddler, adaptive, belt seat, and a tire swing). There is also a simple 'four sprayer' water spray feature. The play area opens to the rest of the park and boasts a few benches for seating. The play surface is wood chips and the nearby fieldhouse should provide access to a drinking fountain and bathrooms (when open).

Located in the northwest corner of the park, the Palmer Park playgrounds include two play areas and a water spray feature. One area is for younger children and features a smaller play structure with a small slide and low to the ground monkey bars. The other area is for older children and features a larger structure as well as some unique and interesting climbing elements. There are also sets of standard Park District swings (toddler, adaptive with harness, and belt seat) as well as a water spray feature (there is also a pool with water slide but that's not part of the playground). The play area is not enclosed and opens into the rest of the park. There are a few benches and tress for seating and shade though the area itself can be bright and sunny. The play surface is wood chips and the nearby fieldhouse provides access to bathrooms (when open). All in all, this is a solid neighborhood playground.

The playground is Wendell Smith Park is located in the southeast corner of the site and features some interesting and non-traditional play elements. There isn't a single, large structure with multiple platforms and ladders; rather there is a collection of climbing and traversing elements arranged near each other. There are also a few standalone elements and the standard set of Chicago Park swings: toddler, adaptive, and belt seat. The playground itself is somewhat shaded by large trees and has a few benches for seating. The play area is fenced from the street and the play surface is wood chips.