Activities for Kids

The Best Playgrounds on the North Shore

Whether you live "up north" or are looking for a day trip, here are 9 options for sliding, swinging, climbing and running like the dickens!

By Kelly Aiglon May 26, 2015

Looking for a new playground stomping ground? Go north! Chicago’s North Shore has lots of options for sliding, swinging, climbing and running like the dickens. Whether you live “up north” or are looking for a day trip, flip through our album to discover the ultimate playgrounds. You’ll go bananas at everything from mega splash pads to all-natural wood gems.

Friends Park – Glencoe

True to its name, this centrally located Glencoe park is where friendships bloom and playgroups gather. It's loosely themed around a train trip that travels through "downtown" (a large climbing structure), past a boat "docked at the water’s edge" (it seats a few kids and sways back and forth!), and ending at a "mountain" (net climber). Furthering the adventure, the spongy surface is made to look like water, sand and train tracks are cut into it.

719-745 Vernon Ave.
Glencoe
847-835-3030
Online: glencoeparkdistrict.com