West Pullman

The playground at Cooper Park is located in the northeast corner of the park and features a large structure for older children, a smaller structure for younger children, and the standard set of swings. The large play structure is somewhat accessible via a ramp and though somewhat sprawling never gets too high. The playground is shaded by large trees and there are a few benches for seating as well as a drinking fountain. The play surface is soft rubber and the play area is fenced from the street (but not fully enclosed) and opens directly into the park.

A relic of the past, the playground equipment at Kensington Park appears to be some of the oldest equipment still in use in the city of Chicago. Google Streetview from 2007 seems to show the same equipment which means the equipment is at least 15 years old. Despite the age, the equipment appears in relatively good condition. There are a variety of slides, climbing features and standard swings. There is also a small water feature with a candy cane shower sprayer. The play area is not fully enclosed but it is fenced from the street and tucked on the side of a large open field. The play surface is wood chips and while there aren't benches the low perimeter wall provides some seating. There is a park district building nearby but it seems to be closed and boarded shut.

The playground at Morgan Field Park is a basic and traditional playground. I don't mean that as an insult but merely as descriptive. This playground has the essential elements - large play structure with slides, various climbing elements, monkey bars, standard Park District swings - without much else. Set in the middle of a small field and surrounded by grass, and with wood chips as the main play surface, this playground is a standard neighborhood playground.

The playground in West Pullman Park is a solid playground with some great trees. There are two play structures, a set of swings, and a small water spray feature. The structures are standard in the best sense of the word and come with many of the standard elements: slides, monkey bars, and other climbing elements. There are a few nice amenities - soft rubber surface, benches, access to bathrooms in the nearby community center - but the trees are the standout feature. Beautiful trees - both in the playground and the rest of the park - provide beautiful shade. Again, solid playground with some great trees; highly recommend.

The playground at Edward White Park consists of two main areas and a water spray feature. The two areas both feature moderate sized structures seemingly designed for school-aged children. There is the standard Chicago Park swings and a simple water spray feature. The amenities are light - no benches or seating in the area - but the equipment seems very new and well maintained. The play area opens directly to the rest of the park and the play surface is wood chips.